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“He [Lawrence E. Gursten] heads Michigan’s largest law firm that completely specializes in serious automobile accidents” Michigan Lawyers Weekly – Practice Profiles “Auto Law Guru Blazing The Trail For Michigan Lawyers” February 11, 2002		“[Steven Gursten] Top 3 auto verdicts in 3 of the last 6 years” Michigan Lawyers Weekly - “Low-Impact Car Crash Results in $2.5 M Verdict” Keeping Defense Expert's Testimony Out Key February 23, 2004

“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]” 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		“(Lawrence E. Gursten) Auto law guru blazing the trail for Michigan lawyers” Michigan Lawyers Weekly – Practice Profiles “Auto Law Guru Blazing The Trail For Michigan Lawyers” February 11, 2002

“Lawrence E. Gursten is one of the most well known auto negligence attorneys in Michigan, if not the country.” Michigan Lawyers Weekly – Practice Profiles “Auto Law Guru Blazing The Trail For Michigan Lawyers” February 11, 2002		“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 – “Soft-Tissue Injury Case Settles for Five Times Ins. Policy Limit” ‘Commitment’ Is Key To Successful Negotiations September 28, 1998

“Having a successful track record at trial allows for mutual respect [on successful jury verdicts by Lawrence E. Gursten and Steven M. Gursten].” Michigan Lawyers Weekly – “Auto Case Settles for $950K Despite Significant Obstacles” Plaintiff’s Trial Counsels’ Reputation Was Key April 22, 2002		“Steven Gursten selected out of 34,000 Michigan lawyers for excellent settlements on behalf of his clients” Michigan Practice – “Up & Coming Lawyers” Steven M. Gursten August 27, 2001

“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…” Michigan Lawyers Weekly – “Is It Possible To Collect Large Damages For Elderly Plaintiffs?” Yes – If Certain ‘Special Steps’ Are Followed May 3, 1999		“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…” Michigan Lawyers Weekly – Shopper Wins Product Liability Suit, But Damages Are Capped No Distinction Between Types of Plaintiffs June 2, 2003

“We all know that complaints of pain are not enough.” 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		“Practitioners handling soft-tissue injury claims are gaining more and more courtroom experience and are becoming "super" litigators…” Michigan Lawyers Weekly – “Are Soft-Tissue Injury Cases Creating ‘Super’ Trial Lawyers? Plaintiffs’ Attorneys: Suits ‘Forced’ to Litigation August 17, 1998

		“Handling Auto Accident Cases in Michigan” Excerpt from Steven M. Gursten’s textbook

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AV Peer Review Rated

Michigan Auto Law is an AV RATED law firm, the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethics. Very few lawyers and law firms in Michigan have been selected with this top rating.

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 Lawyer features only the Top 5% of attorneys in Michigan.

3 Michigan Auto Law attorneys
have been featured as

Michigan Super Lawyer:
Lawrence E. Gursten - 2007, 2006
Leonard M. Koltonow - 2007
David E. Christensen - 2007

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.