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MLW – Feb 2002 – Larry“He [Lawrence E. Gursten] heads Michigan’s largest law firm that completely specializes in serious automobile accidents” 2005 Lawyer of the Year 2005 Lawyer of the Year

“[Gursten is] leading the way in his field every year"

“Arguably the best in the business"


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Practice Profiles
“Auto Law Guru Blazing The Trail For Michigan Lawyers”
February 11, 2002
Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Lawyers of the Year
December 26, 2005

 



2006 Super Lawyer

Photo“Top 5% of attorneys in Michigan”

“Michigan Auto Lawyer, Steven M. Gursten Featured Speaker and Panel Expert”MLW – Feb 2002 – Larry

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Michigan Super Lawyers
Selected June, 2006

Detroit Legal News Forum Looks at ‘Kreiner Year Two’ May 11, 2006

 



MLW – Feb 2000 – Steve“When most lawyers are trying to get some playing time, Steven M. Gursten (is) already tearing it up in the big leagues [On $4.25 Million Dollar verdict on $100,000 defense offer]” MLW – Feb 2004 – Steve“[Steven Gursten] Top 3 auto verdicts in 3 of the last 6 years”

Michigan Lawyers Weekly –
The Largest Jury Verdicts of 1999
GM Pays $4.25 M for Mild Brain Injury
Employee’s Car Struck Victim’s Vehicle Head-On

February 28, 2000


Michigan Lawyers Weekly -
“Low-Impact Car Crash
Results in $2.5 M Verdict”
Keeping Defense Expert's
Testimony Out Key
February 23, 2004

 



MLW – Feb 2002 – Larry“Lawrence E. Gursten is one of the most well known auto negligence attorneys in Michigan, if not the country.”
MLW – Feb 2002 – Larry“(Lawrence E. Gursten) Auto law guru blazing the trail for Michigan lawyers”





“Having a successful track record at trial allows for mutual respect [on successful jury verdicts by Lawrence E. Gursten and Steven M. Gursten].”
MLW – Sept 1998 – Steve“Steven Gursten is one of Michigan’s Super Trial Lawyers, [on $1 Million Dollar verdict for ‘soft tissue’ case with $10,000 defense offer]”

Michigan Lawyers Weekly –
“Auto Case Settles for $950K Despite Significant Obstacles”
Plaintiff’s Trial Counsels’ Reputation Was Key

April 22, 2002


Michigan Lawyers Weekly –
“Soft-Tissue Injury Case Settles for Five Times Ins. Policy Limit” ‘Commitment’ Is Key To Successful Negotiations
September 28, 1998

 



MLW – May 1999 – Steve“While attorneys may believe it is difficult to get significant damages for elderly plaintiffs because of their life expectancy, it is possible but only if” MLW – Aug 2001 – Steve“Steven Gursten selected out of 34,000 Michigan lawyers for excellent settlements on behalf of his clients”

Michigan Lawyers Weekly –
“Is It Possible To Collect Large Damages For Elderly Plaintiffs?”
Yes – If Certain ‘Special Steps’ Are Followed

May 3, 1999

 

Michigan Practice –
“Up & Coming Lawyers” Steven M. Gursten
August 27, 2001



“We all know that complaints of pain are not enough.” “A shopper who was injured by a store's automatic sliding doors can recover for her injuries under a breach of implied warranty theory, but her award is”


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State Bar of Michigan –
Negligence Law Section Quarterly
“Making and Opposing Motions for Summary Disposition on Serious Impairment of Body Function”
Winter, 2001
By Steven M. Gursten

 

Michigan Lawyers Weekly –
Shopper Wins Product Liability Suit, But Damages Are Capped
No Distinction Between Types of Plaintiffs

June 2, 2003



“Handling Auto Accident Cases in Michigan” “Practitioners handling soft-tissue injury claims are gaining more and more courtroom experience and are becoming "super" litigators”


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Excerpt from Steven M. Gursten’s textbook

 

Michigan Lawyers Weekly –
“Are Soft-Tissue Injury Cases Creating ‘Super’ Trial Lawyers?
Plaintiffs’ Attorneys: Suits ‘Forced’ to Litigation

August 17, 1998


 

   
 


 



 

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American Association for Justice

Steve Gursten is Chair for the 2008 Interstate Truck Litigation Group for the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Michigan Auto Law has been a long standing member and contributor to the American Association for Justice (AAJ), formerly the American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA).

Michigan Super Lawyer

 

Top 5% of Attorneys in Michigan

 

 


Michigan Super Lawyers features only the top 5% of attorneys in Michigan. Lawrence E. Gursten was profiled as Michigan Super Lawyer for 2006. Lawrence Gursten has also been named "One of the most well-known auto negligence attorneys in Michigan, if not the country."

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers


Only 5% of Law Firms in the U.S. Qualify


Only 5% of all U.S. law firms qualify to be included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, making Michigan Auto Law one of the most distinguished and respected in the country.

Michigan Lawyer of the Year

 

 

 

 

Steven M. Gursten was selected as "Lawyer of the Year" for 2005, by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, the state's largest legal periodical. Steve was selected after winning a $9 million dollar pain and suffering settlement for one of his clients - the largest settlement for pain and suffering in Michigan in over ten years.

Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA)

Robert M. Raitt of Michigan Auto Law is President for the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) for 2008. The attorneys at Michigan Auto Law are well-respected members of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA), dedicated to helping Michigan families seek justice when they are injured by another person's negligence.

 



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