Top Car Accidents Lawyers in Grand Rapids | 6 available

Tom is a seasoned trial attorney with years of litigation experience recovering millions of dollars for his clients from Michigan’s auto No-Fault insurance companies.. He focuses his practice on taking care of our West Michigan clients in our Grand Rapids law office.. Tom has obtained substantial settlements and verdicts for his clients over the past 25 years, including a $1 million verdict in Huron County for a serious car accident in which the insurance company refused to pay anything for rehabilitation costs for the teenage auto accident victim.Tom also has unique insights into settling cases and maximizing value for his clients, having started on the defense side at two respected insurance defense law firms. He has taken dozens of cases to trial and specializes in recovering unpaid and overdue medical expenses from No-Fault insurance companies.

Rick prides himself on providing excellent client service, communication, and protecting the rights of injured auto crash victims.. In 2018, Rick received a $520,000 jury verdict in Ottawa County, the largest car accident verdict for pain and suffering damages in West Michigan that year.. As an avid rider, Rick also works with many injured motorcyclists. Recently, Rick won a $400,000 settlement for an injured motorcyclist who was hit by a negligent driver, where the insurance company was refusing to take responsibility, disputing both how the crash occurred and the extent of his client’s injuries

Nelson Miller is Professor and Associate Dean of Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School’s Grand Rapids campus.  He serves as the law school’s liaison to Western Michigan University.  Before joining Cooley in 2004, Dean Miller practiced civil litigation for 16 years, winning and defending multi-million-dollar civil cases involving motor-vehicle crashes, products liability, airliner and helicopter crashes, civil rights, securities, employment, and business disputes.  Dean Miller has published 29 books and dozens of articles and book chapters on law, law practice, legal education, and related subjects.  He writes book chapters for Michigan’s Institute of Continuing Legal Education and presents at ICLE’s Annual No-Fault Summit.  The State Bar of Michigan recognized Dean Miller with the John W. Cummiskey Award for pro-bono service.  He is one of 26 law professors recognized nationally in Harvard University Press’s new book What the Best Law Professors Do.

I spent a decade guiding clients through their personal injury traumas. With more than a decade of litigation experience, I’ve achieved tens of millions of dollars in recoveries for clients who have sustained personal injuries. I devote my legal practice to giving a voice to individuals and families who suffer personal injuries. I believe that in litigation, a successful attorney must not only litigate on behalf of the injured, but also must act as a counselor, friend and most importantly, a guide throughout the legal process. Give me a call. Let’s chat.

Brandon Hewitt is an attorney and the Chief Operating Officer at Michigan Auto Law. His top priority is ensuring the best possible client experience for everyone, from the initial consultation to the final settlement check. Brandon began his career with Michigan Auto Law as a law clerk in 2005 and he has extensive experience working at every level within the firm. Brandon is also an accomplished trial attorney, even holding the record for the largest pain and suffering jury verdict in Ottawa County history.. Brandon is a husband, father, son, and brother, and extends the same care and compassion he gives his own family to each of Michigan Auto Law’s clients.  He grew up in the Grand Rapids area and continues to reside there with his family.. Brandon’s mission is to make every client of Michigan Auto Law’s legal experience as easy and exceptional as possible. He works closely with all of Michigan Auto Law’s attorneys and professional staff so that we can continue to deliver the results and communication that our clients have come to expect from the most successful automobile accident law firm in the State of Michigan.. Brandon divides his time between being one of Michigan’s most successful auto accident attorneys and as Michigan Auto Law’s COO. As a trial attorney, he has recovered millions of dollars in compensation and benefits for his clients, including the largest pain and suffering jury verdict in Ottawa County history – a trial verdict that was over 10 times the defendant’s final offer.

A West Michigan native, Joshua Tanis co-founded Tanis Schultz in 2011 with Steven D. Schultz. Before serving Grand Rapids as an attorney, he received his undergrad in Political Science from Grand Valley State University. He would go on to graduate cum laude from the Thomas Cooley Law School. A diversely experienced and capable lawyer, Mr. Tanis practices divorce, criminal defense, contract, estate planning, and general civil litigation.To keep up with the latest changes in state and federal law, Mr. Tanis maintains membership with the Grand Rapids Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan, the American Bar Association, and the Federal Court’s Western District of Michigan. He is known for providing clients with a personal touch, making himself available to answer questions and concerns throughout the case. Call Tanis Schultz to request a free initial consultation.