“The Architect of the Finish Line”: Michele Fuller Launches National Firm to Safeguard Trial Victories
Macomb, United States – January 23, 2026 / The Architected Settlement Law Group /
Special Assistant to the Attorney General for the Flint Water Settlement establishes The
Architected Settlement Law Group to shield trial attorneys from post-litigation liability while
protecting vulnerable claimants and optimizing their results.
MACOMB, MI – For trial attorneys, the verdict is often just the beginning of a new battle.
Navigating the “danger zone” of settlement distribution—Medicaid clawbacks, lien resolution, and
tax liability—has become a primary source of legal malpractice exposure. Today, Michele Fuller,
the attorney who served as Special Assistant to the Attorney General designing the settlement
process for the historic $600 million Flint Water Crisis, announces the launch of a new,
standalone firm: The Architected Settlement Law Group (ASLG).
Distinct from Fuller’s existing practice at Michigan Law Center, which focuses on Special Needs
Trusts (SNTs) for families, The Architected Settlement Law Group is a dedicated
business-to-business (B2B) partner for trial lawyers nationwide. The new firm serves as a
“Settlement Architect,” designing the comprehensive legal blueprints required to close complex
injury, mass tort, and class action files safely.
“Trial lawyers are warriors who fight for the ‘W,’ but the administrative complexity of the ‘finish line’
can threaten their firm’s legacy and their client’s future,” says Michele Fuller, Founder of The
Architected Settlement Law Group and Fellow of the Academy of Court-Appointed Neutrals. “We
launched The Architected Settlement Law Group to be the specialized partner that trial attorneys
hand the baton to. We architect the Qualified Settlement Funds (QSFs), resolve the liens, and
structure the benefits preservation so the litigator can close the file with total confidence.”
From “Trust Drafter” to “Settlement Architect”
While Michigan Law Center continues its specialized work in Special Needs planning for families,
The Architected Settlement Law Group addresses the broader structural needs of the litigation
firm. The firm’s “Master Blueprint” process offers:
Liability Insulation: Protecting plaintiff firms from failure-to-advise claims regarding
government benefits and tools to mitigate tax exposure on taxable interest or punitive
damages.
· Qualified Settlement Funds (QSFs): Establishing QSFs to give attorneys and claimants
time to plan without immediate tax consequences.
· Plaintiff Recovery Trusts (PRTs): Establishing PRTs to help mitigate taxable recoveries, or
the taxable portion of recoveries, such as interest and punitive damages.
· SNTs, DAPTs, SPTs: Special needs trusts, domestic asset protection trusts, settlement
preservation trusts, custom trusts to meet the clients’ goals. Justice in the courtroom
becomes justice in life.
· National Capability: Leveraging Fuller’s experience as a national expert and advisory
board member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners to handle cases across
jurisdictions.
Battle-Tested Leadership
Michele Fuller’s methodology is proven in the most high-pressure environments. In addition to
her leadership in the Flint Water case, she has served as co-counsel for minor patient claimants in
the $13 million Hawthorn class action matter. She is a renowned author and speaker, contributing
to Trial Magazine and co-hosting national symposiums on special needs planning.
Trial attorneys seeking to safeguard their victories are invited to visit
https://architectedsettlement.com.
About The Architected Settlement Law Group:
The Architected Settlement Law Group (ASLG) is a national settlement planning firm founded by
Michele Fuller, Esq. ASLG partners exclusively with trial attorneys to design and administer
comprehensive settlement strategies, including QSFs and benefit preservation plans, ensuring
long-term security for claimants and liability protection for law firms.
Contact Information:
The Architected Settlement Law Group
45200 Card Road Suite 108
Macomb, MI 48044
United States
John Dick
+1586-800-8402
https://architectedsettlement.com/
