This honor includes all law firm partners and four trial lawyers – in the personal injury litigation practice area
Nine personal injury attorneys from Michigan Auto Law have been named Michigan Super Lawyers. Those attorneys include partners Lawrence E. Gursten, Leonard M. Koltonow, Steven M. Gursten, David E. Christensen and Robert M. Raitt. In addition to the partners, our very talented trial lawyers – Kevin Seiferheld, Ian Freed, Thomas James and Joshua Terebelo – have been added to the list.
Our attorneys have been on the Michigan Super Lawyers list, under the personal injury litigation practice section, since 2006.
Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication, is a listing of outstanding lawyers in Michigan. The organization employs a rigorous selection process that combines peer nominations and evaluations with third-party research. This process has been recognized by bar associations and courts across America for its credibility and sophistication. Each Super Lawyers candidate is evaluated on 12 points of peer recognition, professional achievement and legal excellence.
Here’s some information about our Michigan Super Lawyers. Take a look at their biographies for information on their awards and honors, verdicts and settlements, presentations, education and more.
Lawrence Gursten – Larry’s legal career as one of the top auto accident attorneys in the country spans more than 40 years. He is founding partner of Michigan Auto Law. Larry started his career with the highest score on the Michigan Bar Exam, and continues to passionately advocate for seriously injured people throughout Michigan.
Leonard Koltonow – Lenny is a Michigan Auto Law partner and has been a trial lawyer with the firm for 35 years. He has been named one of the top trial attorneys in the state by the Michigan Association for Justice. In this capacity, Lenny has been able to achieve excellent results for car accident victims, not only through trial, but through other alternative dispute resolutions. Lenny is also a respected court‐appointed special case evaluator and arbitrator.
Steven Gursten – Steve is recognized as one of the nation’s top personal injury attorneys handling serious car and truck accident injury cases and automobile insurance No‐Fault litigation. He is a Michigan Auto Law partner, and has received the highest auto verdict in Michigan in six of the past nine years. Steve is a Michigan Lawyers Weekly Lawyer of the Year. He was recently named a Michigan Lawyers Weekly Leader in the Law for his efforts in promoting truck safety. Steve is a leader in several legal organizations across the country and lectures frequently on auto accident law.
David Christensen – Dave is a partner of Michigan Auto Law, and has been with the firm since 1992. He focuses his practice on serious injuries from car and truck accidents. He is widely recognized for his expertise in traumatic brain injury cases, and has achieved some of the largest jury verdicts for accident victims with brain injury, psychiatric damages and neurological injuries. David regularly squares off against the nation’s largest corporations and insurance companies to obtain justice for his clients. He has obtained a large number of seven‐figure verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. Dave is also president of the State Bar of Michigan Negligence Law Section.
Robert Raitt – Robert Raitt is a Michigan Auto Law partner and has been an exceptional trial lawyer with the firm for 18 years. Bob works tirelessly for those injured in auto accidents. As past president of the Michigan Association for Justice – a victims’ rights organization comprised of personal injury and civil justice attorneys from across the state – Bob fights against the insurance industry to help make our automobile accident laws more fair and just.
Kevin Seiferheld – Kevin Seiferheld has been a trial lawyer for more than 13 years. At Michigan Auto Law, he specializes in litigation involving auto negligence, No‐Fault matters, insurance coverage disputes as well as bus and municipal vehicle cases. Kevin has argued complex legal issues before the Michigan Court of Appeals on several occasions and achieved victories for his clients every time. Kevin has obtained millions of dollars for his injured clients, and is a tenacious fighter both inside and out of the courtroom.
Ian Freed – Ian Freed has been a trial attorney at Michigan Auto Law since 2003. He specializes in Michigan trucking cases and commercial accidents, and has extensive experience in the areas of auto accident negligence, No‐Fault lawsuits and insurance coverage disputes. Ian is licensed to practice as an auto accident attorney throughout the state, including in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Thomas James – Tom has been a trial attorney at Michigan Auto Law since 2004. He focuses his practice in auto negligence, first-party lawsuits, attendant care claims and insurance coverage disputes. With more than 25 trials, Tom is a tenacious advocate for his clients. He is passionate about holding insurance companies accountable for refusing to honor their legal obligations and their promises to customers.
Joshua Terebelo – Josh works in Michigan Auto Law’s litigation division, where he focuses on No-Fault insurance lawsuits. He graduated from Wayne State University Law School with Cum Laude honors, and is licensed to practice in Eastern and Western District Federal Court. Josh is also active in the Oakland County Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Michigan Association for Justice.
Super Lawyers selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit www.superlawyers.com.