"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/

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