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David Adgate earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2013 from the University of Michigan. He earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2017 from Wayne State University Law School. He then completed a Post-Baccalaureate Medprep Program at the University of Michigan in 2019 where he served as the president of the Medprep Engage Student Organization.. David joined the firm in January 2024 and focuses primarily on first-party automobile claims, third-party auto negligence, and motorcycle and bicycle accidents. He also handles other personal injury claims, including slip and falls, dog bites, and wrongful death lawsuits.. In his spare time, David enjoys spending time with his family and their St. Bernard, Dudley. As well as honing his photography skills, watching his favorite sport, baseball, and trying, and enjoying, all kinds of foods. Fun fact, David keeps a pair of chopsticks in his office to use when eating chips.

Samuel H. Pietsch and Steven J. Matz have practiced law together since 1988. Mr. Pietsch earned his law degree from Wayne State University (1979). Previously, he earned the Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan School of Public Health (1975) and his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Michigan (1973).. His practice is devoted exclusively to personal injury cases. Every day of his legal career has been committed to helping people who have been wronged and hurt through no fault of their own.. Whether as a trial litigator or settlement negotiator, Mr. Pietsch has achieved tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for thousands of injured people and their families.. Motivated by his ever-growing interest in medical, technical and scientific subjects, Mr. Pietsch has successfully represented Michigan families in cases as diverse as medical malpractice, product failure, improper highway design, workplace injury, police misconduct, insurance disputes and automobile injury.. Respected by his peers as fair and knowledgeable in the practice of personal injury law, Mr. Pietsch has been called upon by the Wayne County Mediation Tribunal Association and by Oakland County Circuit Court Mediation to assist thousands of other lawyers in the effort to bring their cases to a conclusion by negotiating a just settlement.. "Every day of my entire legal career has been spent helping people who have been wronged and hurt through no fault of their own.  We know that no one can ever bring your life back to where it was before the problem happened.  My job is to use all of my training and experience to utilize the full extent of the law to do what is right for you.. At Matz and Pietsch we don’t represent insurance companies or other special interest groups.  We only represent victims of negligence who are injured by the carelessness of others.  We’re on your side.". While obtaining money damages or other compensation is the goal of any personal injury claim, Mr. Pietsch recognizes that victims who have been through a persona tragedy deserve their lawyer’s patience, understanding and support.  He attempts to approach each claim or case with the sensitivity and respect that the lawyers at Matz and Pietsch strive to achieve with every person they meet.. Mr. Pietsch is rated AV Preeminent (the highest rating given) by Martindale-Hubbell.. Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine has recognized him as one of the top 5% of attorneys practicing in the state.. Samuel H. Pietsch is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, United States District Court Bar, 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Bar, American Association for Justice, Michigan Association for Justice (Sustaining Member) and Wayne County Mediation Tribunal Association.. Areas of Practice. 100% Plaintiff Personal Injury. Medical Malpractice. Product Failure. Burn Injuries. Improper Highway Designs. Workplace Injury. Police Misconduct. Insurance Disputes. Automobile Injury. Litigation Percentage. 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation. Bar Admissions. Michigan, 1979. U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1979. U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1992. U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1979. Education. Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan. Juris Doctor - 1979. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Masters, Michigan School of Public Health - 1975. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. B.A. - 1973. Professional Associations and Memberships. American Association of Justice, Member, 1979 - Present. Michigan Association for Justice, Sustaining Member, 1979 - Present

Steven E. Goren practices plaintiffs' personal injury law, malpractice, and class action litigation. He is licensed in both Michigan and Ohio and has a national reputation. Mr. Goren is a past Chairperson for the ATLA litigation group on CRPS and RSD. He settled one of the largest class action cases ever brought under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act and achieved the largest medical malpractice verdict ever in Lapeer County. Mr. Goren graduated cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School in 1984. Mr. Goren is a member of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Executive Board. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, is in Who's Who in America and Who's Who in American Law, and has been named in Michigan Super Lawyers since 2006.