Client Testimonials
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Jen Kotimko
I wanted to take a moment to write about just how happy my husband Jeff & I are with the way everything went at Michigan Auto Law. We have never gone through this process. It was nice to be represented by a place that genuinely had me & my family’s best interest at heart. I actually told my lawyer Tom James when we were wrapping up our case that the only thing we’d miss in this process was him. He is a very smart, hardworking, very personable individual. He never once was cold or “all business”. He treated Jeff & I like we mattered, and genuinely had our best interest at heart. We greatly appreciate all of the hard work, phone calls, & meetings that went into this process & genuinely appreciate being treated so kindly EVERY SINGLE TIME we interacted with anyone at your firm. Something as simple as Michelle, our paralegal, calling me to discuss things, every single time, I was always greeted with a pleasant tone, always asked how I was doing, how I was feeling….small gestures such as that made such a difference. We’ve spoken volumes to our families about the character of the individuals at Michigan Auto Law, & will not hesitate to recommend you. Again, thank you to Larry Gursten, Robin, Michelle & Tom for all of the hard work and dedication that you all put into making sure that Jeff & I were treated fair & right.LOAD MORE
Notable cases
$14.3 million jury verdict on a $25,000 offer, Clinton County – Auto accident, brain injury
$7 million settlement, Oakland County – Confidential auto accident
$5.6 million jury verdict, Macomb County – Auto accident, brain injuries
$5 million judgment, Wayne County – Auto accident, wrongful death
$5 million judgment, Genesee County – Auto accident
$3.5 million jury verdict, Jackson County – Semi-truck accident, brain injuries
$3.5 million settlement, Macomb County – Tire separation accident, brain injuries
$2.5 million jury verdict, Macomb County – Commercial truck accident, wrongful death
$2.3 million jury verdict, Jackson County – Commercial truck accident
$2.1 million jury verdict, Washtenaw County – Rear-end car accident, brain injury
$690,000 arbitration verdict, Wayne County – Attendant care case, brain injury
$652,000 settlement, Macomb County – Commercial truck accident
$610,000 settlement, Oakland County – Rideshare accident
$570,000 settlement, Macomb County – Commercial truck accident
$510,000 settlement Wayne County – Commercial truck accident
$500,000 jury verdict, Clinton County – Contested liability auto accident, brain injury
$432,000 arbitration verdict, Wayne County – Attendant care case, brain injury
$425,000 settlement, Wayne County – Commercial transportation accident
Honors
Tom has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in America for 2022. This honor is limited to the top 5 percent of all attorneys in America. He has also been selected to the Michigan Super Lawyers list since 2013. He obtained this recognition for his work advocating for his clients and volunteering within the legal community as an educator in the fields of trucking litigation and auto accident law. Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement and is limited to the top 5% of Michigan attorneys.
Tom has been named to DBusiness Magazine’s list of Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit for 2022 and 2023.
Tom was also named a Michigan Lawyers Weekly Up and Coming Lawyer. According to the legal newspaper, Up and Coming Lawyers are attorneys who have been practicing for a decade or less, but who have already distinguished themselves from the thousands of other Michigan attorneys with their accomplishments. Tom was chosen for his extensive work as a trial attorney, as he had tried more than 25 cases, and has earned several multimillion-dollar, record-breaking jury verdicts for people injured in auto accidents within his first years of practice.
Tom was named a Michigan Association for Justice Pacesetter. This is a recognition that highlights noteworthy Michigan attorneys excelling in their fields. Tom received this award because of his work in the legal community assisting other attorneys in the field of No Fault and Truck collision cases. The Michigan Association for Justice is an organization of more than 2,000 personal injury attorneys who are dedicated to helping accident victims.
Education
Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, Michigan
- Graduated with Honors
- Dean’s List
- Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Business and Securities Law
Golden Gate University, San Francisco, California
- Master of Business Administration
San Jose State University, San Jose, California
- Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society
Legal experience
- Michigan Auto Law, Farmington Hills, Michigan
- St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office, Centreville, Michigan
Memberships and affiliations
- Michigan Association for Justice: Executive Committee Member
- American Association for Justice: Board Member of the Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway, and Premises Liability Section; Member of the Trucking Litigation Group
- Negligence Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan: Member
- American Civil Liberties Union: Member and Pro Bono volunteer
Presentations
Events
- Speaker; “Taking on Your First Truck Collision Case – Proving The Truck Collision Case – Part 3”; Michigan Association for Justice SeminarWeb; Hosted from Lansing, MI; March 24, 2022
- Speaker, “Truck Accidents for Car Crash Attorneys”; Michigan Association for Justice No-Fault Institute XVIII; hosted by Novi, MI; October 8, 2021
- Speaker, “How to Conduct a Safety Director Deposition”; New Jersey Association for Justice Boardwalk Seminar – Trucking: On the Road Again-Trucking Cases 2021; hosted from Trenton, NJ; June 29, 2021
- Speaker, “Staying on the Right Side of the Road – Ethical Considerations for the Big Truck Case”; American Association for Justice’s Annual Convention 2020; Hosted from Washington, D.C.; July 2020
- Speaker, “Truck Accident Litigation for the Car Crash Lawyer”; 2016 Annual Convention, American Association for Justice; Los Angeles, CA; July 2016
- Speaker, “Obtaining No Fault Benefits for Catastrophic Injury Victims in MI”; No Fault Summit, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE); Plymouth, MI; April 2016
- Speaker, “Negligent Entrustment – The Role of Corporate Liability in Trucking and Auto Cases”; 71st Annual Seminar, Michigan Association for Justice; Detroit, MI; April 2016
- Speaker, “Voir Dire in Trucking Cases”; Annual Conference, American Association for Justice – Truck Accident Litigation Group; Montreal, Canada; July 2015
- Speaker, “Winning Truck Lawsuits: What Works and What Doesn’t”; Truck Litigation Seminar, Kentucky Justice Association; Kentucky; June 2015
- Speaker, “Truck Driver Depositions”; New Jersey Boardwalk Seminar, New Jersey Association for Justice; Atlantic City, NJ; 2015
- Speaker, “Effectively Using Accident Reconstruction in Truck Collision Investigation and Trial”; Strafford Webinar Publications; National; 2015
- Speaker, “Traffic Crash Reconstruction in Trucking Case”; Strafford Webinar Publications; National; 2015
- Speaker, “When the Truck Accident Case Gets Moved to Federal Court”; 2014 Annual Convention, American Association for Justice; Baltimore, MD; July 2014
- Speaker, “Electronic Discovery”; CLE Webinar, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE); Michigan; 2014
- Speaker, “Discovery and the DME”; Annual Seminar, Michigan Association for Justice; Michigan; 2013
- Speaker, “Recent Developments in Auto Negligence Law”; Annual Meeting and Education Session, Negligence Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan; Dearborn, MI; September 2011
- Speaker, “First-Party No-Fault Claims”; Annual Meeting and Education Session, Negligence Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan; Dearborn, MI; September 2011
- Speaker, “Career Paths in the Legal Field”; Michigan State University Law College; East Lansing, MI; 2011
- Speaker, “Representing Injured Clients and Finding Value in Car Accident Claims”; Solo/Small Firm Section, Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE); Michigan; 2010
- Speaker, “Handling First Party Automobile Benefit Claims”; Solo/Small Firm Section, Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE); Michigan; 2006
Client Testimonials
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Tamika Johnson
My case with Michigan Auto Law was very personal. My attorneys Richard Moore and Tom James were very authentic. They made me feel very cared for and protected. My daughter is going to law school and both Tom and Richard were eager to give her some valuable advice, which made the both us feel invested in. I was fully taken care of by Michigan Auto Law. They come highly recommended in my book!
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Suzanne Cole
Right across the board, through the whole experience, especially during Covid, my attorneys Thomas James and Richard Moore were always there for me. They made everything easy. When you have a brain injury, things of course are not the same. My attorneys simplified this entire process. I never felt alone. I knew that they had my best interest personally and professionally. The entire staff at Michigan Auto Law has been amazing.
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Christina Strutz
My husband called Michigan Auto Law after I was hit by a truck while walking to our truck. Everyone that I had contact with throughout the entire process exceeded my expected. Communication was frequent, I was easily able to contact the attorneys I worked with through email, phone or text. They were very responsive to any questions I had. They were very knowledgeable about the process and kept me i formed about every step. My case was settled with a good outcome for me. I would highly recommend this firm.
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Lori Ann
Tom and his team could not have met our needs any better! Impeccable, timely communication. Great advocacy , education and results! I would give Michigan Auto Law, Tom and his support team 10 stars if I could!
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Christopher Hammond
Team Tom at Michigan auto law helped me get the money I needed from my accident. They were extremely professional and helpful every step of the way.
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Alene Scott
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Thomas is doing a Super job
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Richard Burris
Not the 1st case they have handled for us. Always keep us in the loop each step of the process, even during these hard times. Highly recommended
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Tatiana Potapova
This Michigan Auto law firm in Farmington Hills Michigan was a pleasure to deal with. They have highly trained associates, legal assistants and support staff which are responsive and respectful. Attorney Thomas W. James handled my case and I am very grateful for his passion, dedication and professionalism. I definitely recommend you give them a call should you have legal questions about any type of personal injury cases.
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Chuck Pappas
Michigan Auto Law has been an excellent organization to work with. Our Attorney Tom James has been a dependable individual who accepted responsibility, was always fair and reasonable, and made sound decisions on our behalf. I have watched Tom interact with people dealing with our case being professional and never saw him become angry or frustrated. Tom James sets a good example as a professional in his industry, as he refuses to tolerate activities that could be construed to be unethical, illegal, or discriminating. His behavior contributes to a good public image always showing courtesy, patience, and interest in dealing with problems that occurred during our case. He avoids giving the impression of superiority and is impartial in treating all with equal respect. In closing, we are extremely happy with our relationship with Michigan Auto Law and Tom James as our attorney. It is my firm belief that Tom will continue to be an asset to any family that he may work with.
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Mya W.
I was in a car accident 3 years ago and Michigan Auto Law was there for me when ever I called Thomas James and his staff was there for me to listen and give advice. I highly recommend Michigan Auto Law Firm if you need a great lawyer. Thanks in advance, Mia.
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Korey S.
Was injured by a vehicle as a pedestrian and early on didn't recognize or immediately manifest the resulting severity of complications which several initial physicians also misdiagnosed and overlooked. Thankful that Tom James and his team reviewed and took on my case, providing invaluable expertise on the legal proceedings alongside wisdom in navigating the insurance landscape and medical patient end (which can become overwhelming fast). I was both valued and kept thoroughly informed every step of the way and never doubted I had a team of the best attorneys going to bat for me to get a fair result. Would not hesitate to recommend Tom James and Michigan Auto Law to others.
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Flav Pop
Thomas James and his team were great. Very responsive, very understanding, and worked diligently to fight for his client. I would recommend him to anybody that was in need of representation following an auto incident.
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xhuana brucaj
My dad was in a car accident in 2013 and he was left disabled and unable to work and needed lots of medical attention. His insurance didn’t want to cooperate with us and that’s when a family friend referred us to Michigan Auto Law. Thomas James was our attorney, he is hands down the best. He truly cares about all this clients and makes sure he gives them the best service and cares about you as if he was doing this for his own family. They are professional, supportive, responsive at what ever time of day you need them. Thomas and his staff are all the best and we are so happy to have worked with them. Thank you for caring for my father and our family.
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Gibzen
This firm handheld my motorcycle accident case quite well after having suffered injuries from a careless driver. I'm sure their focus would be no less different if I were in a vehicle, biking, walking, or otherwise. Thomas James was my attorney and resolved my case aggressively and satisfactorily. You would do well to consider them.
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Jing Conda
I am blessed to have Mr. Thomas James as my attorney. Michigan is no fault state. I, as a no fault party, want to get a fair judgment. Mr. James is knowledgeable and professional and helpful. I had my case closd successfully. I will recommend this law firm to my family and friends.
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Cysdra Denson
Michigan Auto Law is a very professional, responsive and easy firm to work with. They provided an outstanding quality of service to me and my family. Thanks to attorney Thomas James for exceeding my expectations. I would definitely recommend this firm to my friends and family.
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Donald “LinwoodFatdawg” Coleman
The Best Lawyers In Michigan they were there every step of the way, I recommend them for any of your Auto Accidents there are the Best Thanks To Thomas James & the whole Michigan Auto Law Thank You!!!
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Carrol Reilly
My experience with Michigan Auto Law was fantastic. I worked with Thomas James, Alexus Ringstad, Oksana Lurkivskyi, and Colleen Richards. I am so happy that I trusted them to represent me with the insurance companies. They represented me aggressively and kept me informed every step of the way. Thomas and Alexus exceeded my expectations concerning responsiveness to questions and calls. I will continue to recommend this team to my friends and family.
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Carrol Reilly
Michigan Auto law has been wonderful for us. Thomas James, Alexus Ringstad, Oksana Lurkivskyi, and Colleen Richards, was there for us for every moment. They helped us through our difficult time and got us to the doctors that knew what to do to have our medical needs fixed. Really appreciated everything they did. A 5 star treatment. I felt like they cared. Thanks so much Tom and staff.
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Savanaha Clendening
Michigan auto law is definitely the place to go !!! Everyone is super friendly and is always on top of your case !!
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Kim Dematteo
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Cathi Schloss
They were so helpful from the first phone call! Without their help I don't know where I would be. They all are very professional and knowledgeable while friendly at the same time. The result were better than expected and I am very satisfied. Would definitely recommend them!
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Katie Sanger
Everyone I encountered during this process was fantastic. They were very professional while also being personable. Attorney Thomas James talked me through every step of the way. He is knowledgeable and I felt like he had my best interest at heart the whole time. I am very happy that I chose Michigan Auto Law to represent me. I would recommend this amazing office to my own family and friends.
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Ken L
Tom James and Alexus Ringstad were a calming influence at a hectic time and I really appreciate how efficient they were able to work for me. They took a great deal of time clearly based on the results I received and I truly appreciate the outcome. Oksana Iurkivskyi and Colleen Richards also helped me get through the process and were always nice to me even when I was frustrated. They have a great attitude and this is the team you want representing you . I’ve already referred 4 people.
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DaCarvos Goode
I don’t even know where to begin with all the gratitude and thank yous for helping me settle my PIP claim. Michigan Auto Law staff picked up the ball for me and start running full force for me to make sure that all of my medical needs were going to be covered due to a work vehicle accident I was involved in. Alexus Ringstad has been so professional and up front with me by beingmy first response person with my case and resolving every question or issue that has came my way. I know she couldn’t do it alone so I definitely want to also thank Tom James, Oksana Lurkivskyi, and Colleen Richards for all there help with my case. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to help me settle. I would recommend MICHIGAN AUTO LAW to anyone that needs legal assistance in the state of Michigan. Thank You
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candra stern
I was a previous client at Michigan Auto Law. I was involved in another crash and knew exactly where I would go again. My attorney Thomas James got great results for me. I am very happy with how my case turned out.
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Jasmine Michael
When I first walked into Michigan Auto Law I thought to myself “wow what a nice place.” I worked with Tom James & I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing lawyer !! He is patient, keeps in contact, and overall a great guy. Very professional people at Michigan Auto Law 😊😌
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Marcus Hatch
Thomas James and staff worked tirelessly on my case. I really feel they made me and my family a priority that lead to a great settlement Thanks again for everything.
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Nahida Mohib
from Detroit, MI
This firm was the best. Everyone was so kind and generous! They listened and concord success
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Nader Jamil
from Commerce Twp, MI
I highly recommend Michigan Auto Law, they have the most experienced Lawyer’s who treat there clients very well.
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Donald R. Jones
from New Boston, MI
My attorney Mr. Thomas James is heavyweight prize fighter when it comes to defending ,fighting and winning for his clients. Not like some other T.V. commercialized attorney who say they WIn all the time. Really. If you want a real winning team who will fight and defend you and are not a commercial gimmick. I reccomend Michigan Auto Law. They are very courteous to your needs and will stand by you. Thank all of you for your service and God bless. Respectfully, Mr. Donald R. Jones
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Cynthia Jones
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Cynthia M. Jones
from New Boston, MI
Mr.Thomas James and his team were outstanding. They kept me informed about my case. Mr.James stoped the other insurance company from harassing me with all kinds of questions. Mr. James made sure all my medical expenses were paid by the insurance company. I never waited over 48 hours to get a concern or answer Resolved. Mr. James made sure I understood how the laws worked. Mr. James did such a great job. I highly recommend Mr.James .That why I'm using Mr.James services a 2nd time. I'm very grateful Mr. James would take me back as a client.
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Michael Boerma
from Le Roy, MI
The only reason I gave four stars is because my case is not finished yet. Michelle has worked very hard on my case, as I assume she does on every other case also.
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Avonne
From the beginning to the end has been a relaxing and stress free experience. Everyone was so helpful and really was on my side. Very much recommended to everyone
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Johnny Dywayne Monroe
from Ann Arbor, MI
I was very nervous about how my personal injury auto accident would turn out but from start to finish Michelle, Alexis, Nikita and especially Attorney Thomas James did a phenomenal job bless u guys
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Kaylass Seegars
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Everyone was great . Very professional and respectful. Michelle, Ann and the whole gang were wonderful. Receptionist very patient and professional. Tom your the best you worked really hard and showed great effort with my case your great. Thanks to everyone.
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gjelosh camaj
To Michigan auto law Thank you so much for helping us and we had the best attorney Alexus Ringstad help all the way by put side every step thank you Alexus you are like family You help us to understand all the way we appreciate Very much Thank you Camaj family
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Matthew Daniels
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Caring and helpful. Thoroughly explained each step of the process, very responsive to emails. Thanks for your assistance during this uncertain time.
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Staci Delezenne
from Wayne, MI
Michigan Auto Law was there for me after a bad experience with another law firm. From the very first time I called them, I knew they really did care. My attorney Tom really went above and beyond for me and I appreciate that. I'd also like to thank Jeff Bussell and all the paralegals and legal assistants who helped with my case. I'm grateful to all of you.
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Gjelosh Camaj
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Maverick Mellot
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Shawn Temerowski
from Chesterfield
Everyone from start to finish were excellent. Very thorough with explaining each step of the process. Extremely professional, anytime time I had a question or concern someone would always get back to me minimally within a day of not the same day! My attorney Tom James is top notch!
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Dana Peoples
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Thomas James is an excellent lawyer. I would use him again. Thank you for everything
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Donald Jones
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Mr. Thomas James, thank you for being there when myself and wife had questions about our cases. If anyone needs an Auto Accident Attorney, I will recommend Mr. James and the Michigan Auto Law team of Attorneys. Thank you for CARING!!!! and making us feel like family. God bless your law firm. Don & Cindy Jones.
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PRISCILLA TURNER
Thomas James is an awesome attorney, he is dedicated to his clients and will fight to the end to get what you deserve. Both Thomas and his assistant Michelle provided great service and made sure all my needs was met. I was very satisfied with the outcome of my case. Thanks Tom!!
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Helene Wagner
from Houston
Very impressed and Tom James is extraordinary. Explained everything in detail and gave me information. I would use Tom again
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Renee Culver
from Detroit
I really appreciate having the pleasure of being assist by Michigan Auto Law. Atty James Thomas did all he can to help ever which needed to apply to my case.. In the future if there's anyone needs your services I be much oblige. Also his assistance Michelle was very helpful by leading me in right direction. Thank so very much.
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Christopher Burton
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Dasha Gerod
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My experience was superb. I felt Tom had my best interest in mind from the very beginning. My case wasn’t the easiest, but they stayed by my side the whole way. I would definitely recommend Tom to anyone in need.
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Wanda Myhand
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Michigan Auto Law is a very professional law firm. This was the first and only law firm that I called. The receptionist was always courteous on the telephone and in person. I am very pleased as to how my lawsuit and settlement were handled by the firm. I knew I needed legal representation when I was rear-ended by an uninsured motorist and the insurance company was trying to give me a hard time. Thankfully, I was fortunate to have three good attorneys for my case - Michael Shaffer, Alison Duffy and Thomas James. Mike started the initial investigation process. In meeting with Mike he assured me that if my benefits were suspended a lawsuit would be filed. He and his staff were very nice to me and always responded to my calls. Alison is awesome. She filed a lawsuit on my behalf and always replied to my calls and emails in a timely manner and was in no way intimated by defense counsel. She did a wonderful job in handling my case. Thomas was great and even though he was only on my case for a couple of months, he was able to negotiate a settlement (which includes future benefits) for me after speaking with defense counsel's supervisor. The paralegals and support staff, Elise Harris, Colleen Richards, Ann Veshka and Michele Gerken were great as well. Thanks to all! Wanda Myhand
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Roger Shelton
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Pleasure to work with Tom. Appreciated his guidance and counsel.
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Carl Smith
from Detroit
The friendly service, I highly recommend anyone who’s been in an accident to Michigan Auto Law. They get the job done. They’re not rude like Mike’s.. they get the job done and they’re about business. The communication was excellent. I liked Tom and I liked Alex. I was able to speak to Tom over the phone a lot, and I was able to see Alex a lot. My mom was also here, I can refer my friends here too.
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Fatima Lee
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I found Michigan Auto Law almost by accident, but am glad I did. My attorney, Tom James, and his team handled my car accident case very professionally and the final settlement was amazing. I am glad they have offices all over the state, including Grand Rapids, so they had the ability to come to me and take care of the entire case. I would definitely recommend my personal injury attorneys at Michigan Auto Law to anyone.
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Shaaista Muntaqim
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A neighbor of mine referred me to Michigan Auto Law. It was the best referral I could have gotten. My attorney Tom was very pleasant. Everything was completely transparent from beginning to end. He is such a great attorney and person. Tom has done a wonderful job for me. I plan on paying it forward and referring others to Michigan Auto Law.
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Dasha Gerod
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A friend of mine was researching a law firm for me when I got into an accident. We called in and I was able to speak with the staff. That very first person I spoke with made me feel warm as if I had made the right choice. I decided at that point to not make any calls to any other law firms. My attorney Tom was great. He communicated with me at every turn. I would say he was always very on top of things. Toms assistant Robin also helped me a great deal, always being available to speak with me as well. All in all, I had a wonderful experience with this law firm. I am glad I made the decision to call them.
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James Ankney
I found Michigan Auto Law through an attorney that I knew in Ohio. He mentioned that this firm was great. I really needed to work with a great law firm, as my son was killed in an auto accident. I find most often many attorneys to be arrogant and uncaring. When I first met my attorney Tom, I was shocked at how down to earth and compassionate he was. His teammates, Michele and Ann turned out to be really great and down to earth as well. I could not have asked for a better team to represent me. On another note. I was also impressed with Richard Soble. He was excellent with facilitation.
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Dennis Holt
Working with Jeffrey Bussell and Tom was great. Toms team members, Michele and Robin were awesome in assisting me with any questions or concerns I had. They were always available. The experience I had with Michigan Auto Law was a great one! Tom is most certainly a wonderful and personable attorney.
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Crystal Hurst
I was referred to Michigan Auto Law by another attorney. He mentioned that they were a great law firm. I decided to do research myself on this firm. All the great things I saw and heard made me decide to choose them. From the very first meeting with my attorney Thomas James, I knew I made the right decision. Thomas was very thorough, responsive,honest, and caring. I have already referred others to Michigan Auto Law and will continue to do so.
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Jordan Mikula
Very helpful and really on top of things. Thank you
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Colleen Heller
My attorney was Thomas James. He was absolutely wonderful. Him and his associates did a great job on getting information that they needed to help my case. He went beyond too do his job. He explained things to me that I would understand. I would recommend him and your firm too family members and friends. Thank you Tom for everything you have done for me.
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Andrew McDonald
I was involved in an auto accident and didn’t know where to turn. I stumbled upon Michigan Auto Law on the internet. I worked with both Jeffrey Bussell and Thomas James. Michele, along with Robin, also helped to make this process smooth for me. I was impressed with all the work everyone did. I plan on recommending others to Michigan Auto Law.
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Sean Patrick Cunningham
I could not be happier with how things went. Tom and Steven walked me through the entire process from the beginning to a successful conclusion.
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Edward Harris
I was researching law firms and came upon Michigan Auto Law. From my very first call to them, I felt welcomed. Tom, Michele, and Robin were a great team. They have all treated me with a great deal of respect. I will definitely be recommending other people to Michigan Auto Law. This is the best place to come to if you are injured in a accident.
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Tony Pavlovski
Tom was very professional and nice to me. He explained the entire process in great detail. Robin and Michele were always available to me and answered any of my concerns. Everyone has been great here at Michigan Auto Law.
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Keely Morris
My experience with Michigan Auto Law was great from day one. From the very moment I met Tom, he expressed great care and concern for me. I never felt as if I were just a number. His assistant Michele was great as well. Both Tom and Michele were on top of everything for me. I could not have asked for a better team to handle my case. I am extremely happy and definitely plan on recommending others to this firm.
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Brandon Ormsby
Tom and Jeff are two great attorneys here at Michigan Auto Law. The customer service level here is excellent. They were both very responsive and attentive to all of my concerns. Everyone here is very professional. I have already referred several people I know to this firm. You will not be disappointed!
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Keely Morris
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Everyone that I had contact with was very nice especially, when it came to questions and making sure I was ok. I would like to really thank Carol Birnkrant, Michelle Gerken and Tom James. You guys are awesome.
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Javon Byrd
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Working with Michigan Auto Law was a great experience. Tom is a great attorney. He helped me so much throughout my case. Michele was also awesome in this process. She was such a great help. I cannot thank her enough for her patience and understanding with me. Tom and Michele are a great team and I will recommend them to others involved in an auto accident.
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Jeffrey Brewer
from White Lake
Tom was great! Anytime I called he answered all of my questions and concerns. He was extremely respectful of me and my time. Tom handled my case wonderfully. Michele and Robin were also great and really pleasant with me. I am very happy with Michigan Auto Law and what they have done for me. I plan on recommending others to this firm.
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Stacy Castle
from Munger
everything about my experience with the firm was excellent!
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Barbara Doepfer
from Saint Clair
Let me just say when I came to Michigan Auto law I was working with Michael. He was great, very thorough, and explained to me in detail this whole process. I began to work with Tom. He is an excellent attorney. Tom exercised a lot of patience with me. He truly fought for me. I will definitely be recommending others to this law firm.
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Lina Patel
from Canton
I can remember the first day I called. I was in so much pain, and afraid. Brandon spoke with me. Once I spoke to him I knew this was who I wanted to take care of my case. The entire staff of Michigan Auto Law is very professional. They bent over backwards for me. Tom has made this process so easy for me when working with him. I am very satisfied and happy with outcome of my case.
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Tami Hayward
from Canton
Tom James, Michele, Robyn, Jeff B, Larry G all could not have been more gracious, compassionate or professional. Each interaction left me feeling better, safer, protected. They have very high standards and it shows. I am so grateful for you taking me under your wing. Thank you! I will highly recommend you to anyone who will listen!
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Lawrence King
from Detroit
Let me start by saying this is a great firm. I have already referred someone here. My attorney Tom was great. He was very thorough with helping me to understand my case. Tom has a great personality, and is highly organized. Robin is a part of Tom's team. She was a great help to me as well if I had any questions or concerns. Any questions I had were answered very quickly which was very impressive.
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Clarence Howard
from Clinton Township
This is a great law firm. All of my questions were answered. They made sure that we were well inform informed of the process after I was injured in the accident. Michele was also very good in assisting me with my case. Everyone that I have dealt with here has been nothing but professional. I will definitely refer others to Michigan Auto Law.
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Roland Williams
from Robbinsville
Tom is the best. Everything went smooth. He answered all my questions and concerns. I never had to ask many questions because Tom kept me very informed. Michele was also great. She helped me out a great deal. If you are ever hurt in an accident you should definitely come here. I will be recommending anyone and everyone to Michigan Auto Law.
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Johnnie Meeks
from Warren
This is a firm that believes in communication with their clients. Robin, Michelle, and Tom are a powerhouse trio. Michelle and Robin were very instrumental to me as well. They were very empathic concerning my injuries. Tom has spent a lot of time with me and exuded patience to the utmost. I have never felt rushed or brushed to the side. All lines of communication were open for me. They care about their clients. I have, and will continue to refer people to this firm. I want to also give a thanks to Larry Gursten who offered to help me and gave me his personal phone to contact him if I had any questions or concerns.
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Rozell Bozeman
from Ypsilanti
My cousin and wife referred me to this firm, as they were previous clients. I had never been involved in an accident so I did not know how things worked. Tom is an extraordinary attorney. He answered all of my questions, explaining the law as well as my rights. Tom and Michelle checked in with me to see how I was doing and helping me with my case. The staff is very very friendly. I met Steve, who was kind to me and he answered my concerns. I am always going to recommend this firm and tell them how I was treated here. This is a caring and companionate firm. If I could give them 100 stars I would indeed.
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Jennifer Artress
from Taylor
Working with Tom was great. It was a very stressful situation but Tom made everything easier to deal with. He was very straight forward with the entire process from beginning to end. Nothing was a surprise when it happened. Tom, Michelle and Robin were always keeping me informed on what was going on with the case. I would 100% recommend Tom and Michigan Auto Law.
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Moe Sobh
from Sterling Heights
I hurt my shoulder in a car accident. Michigan Auto Law came highly recommended. They helped me with every stage after the accident, including walking me through my No Fault lawsuit and the case for my injuries. My insurance company tried to give me a hard time, but my lawyer Tom and his team didn't let them. I was surprised the insurance company treated me this way because I had serious pain. I received all of my No Fault PIP benefits thanks to their support. Tom works with you and tells you what to expect. He was there for me in court, over the phone, any time I needed him. I have absolutely no complaints.
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Bashara Khzouz
from Livonia
Tom James is a very knowledgeable attorney. He did everything for us when my father was in a car accident. He explained things in the way we needed and his paralegal Michele and secretary Robin were also always there to answer all of our questions. He did a great job. He's a great guy. We would recommend him, because we are happy with our settlement and our experience at Michigan Auto Law.
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M.H.
from Warren
Tom is a great lawyer. He's patient with his clients and I'm happy with the experience. Its been beautiful. Anytime I call, he answers my calls and I have absolutely no complaints. I highly recommend Tom. He's done his best with my case and it shows in my settlement.
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Trinity Mullins
from West Branch
My experience with Michigan Auto Law was super pleasant. My lawyer Tom James was extremely helpful. He gave me the reassurance that everything was going to be fine, because auto accidents obviously are never easy and it's a frustrating situation to be in. He was right. I'm here and I'm finally getting the medical help that I need which will give me relief from this pain I'm in. Tom handled my No fault case and secured my benefits from my insurance company and he settled my pain and suffering case. I'm very happy with what he did for me. I've never been through anything like this and there's no place I would have rather gone than Michigan Auto Law. It's a very nice firm that took care of me. Thank you, Tom. I also want to note that I referred my niece here and she's very happy as well.
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Joel Peterson
from Hale
I was involved in an accident with a school bus in Genesee County and I had gone to the administrator in charge and she basically told me to fly a kite. I knew I had some medical issues so I called Michigan Auto Law, when I realized this law firm handles things for Michigan car, truck and bus crashes. I was very happy after that. The office got a hold of me right after I called. I talked to my attorney Tom James for a while and we set the course for my case. And the lawsuit was filed. I've had to have major surgeries and although my insurance company cooperated in the beginning, they recently started giving me trouble. But Tom fought to make sure my benefits were covered. As for my pain and suffering case, this law office was able to persevere, keep me on track, keep me informed of what was going on, and got all the right people together to get the information they needed. In the end, everything was okay like Tom promised it would be and we were able to get a really good settlement from Genesee County. Tom is a fantastic individual and attorney. He did all of the background and research and had extensive knowledge of the law. I felt he was on top of the game the whole time. So were his legal professionals Robin and Michelle. They were very instrumental and keeping me informed and answering any questions I had. It was a very excellent experience overall. In a rating of 1 to 10, 10 being the best, I would rate them as an 11.
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Pat DeRush
from Farmington Hills
I live in Canada, but I'm an American citizen and I was in an accident in Michigan when I was visiting. I went online because I didn't want to go with anyone in Sarnia. I thought Michigan would have been a better fit for me. The lawyers at Michigan Auto Law seemed to be rated the highest, so I went with that. My lawyers Tom James and Brandon Hewitt helped me tremendously. Brandon started off my case and he's a great guy. He always had an answer to my questions and e-mails. Then my case turned over into litigation with Tom. He was excellent and friendly, too. I would definitely go back to Michigan Auto Law again. I'm happy with my experience. They were able to have contact with Canadian attorneys while working on my case.
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Kathy Hunt
from Chelsea
I was driving and the wheel came off another driver's car and struck my car. It wasn't just any tire, it was a commercial truck tire. I felt like my injuries were significant enough that I was due some compensation for it. I decided to hire Michigan Auto Law because of their large presence on the Internet. They looked like a solid company and they only deal with car and truck accidents, so I liked that. Tom James was a very helpful attorney. He worked very hard to get me a settlement that I'm happy with. Tom and his team, his paralegal Michele and his secretary Robin, were always there when I needed something or had a question. I also had faith that Tom had full knowledge of the auto accident laws and in the way he litigated my case. The way he explained the auto laws and what to expect in my case was also thorough and understandable. This was a stress-free experience and I highly recommend Tom and his team at Michigan Auto Law.
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Derek
from Allen Park
Sometimes people are intimidated by lawyers or think that lawyers are just people out there looking to make some money off of you. But everyone I interacted with at Michigan Auto Law constantly asked my how I was doing personally before getting focused on the monetary side of things with my case. The experience was focused on my well being and helping me out. I noticed this when Larry Gursten drove out to my house to see my parents and I. He would call me on my cell phone and made himself available to me anytime I needed to talk to him. He is the founder of the firm, but he still wanted to be available to me for anything I needed. Tom James handled my case. He was very encouraging as well with helping through the process and knowing what to expect in legal proceedings like the deposition. Tom was really helpful in giving me an understanding of what was going on - what the different scenarios were and possible outcomes. He was very knowledgeable and I know Tom and his team, which consisted of his awesome secretary Robin and his knowledgeable paralegal Michele, did way more than I saw. They took the ball and ran with it, but if I needed absolutely anything, getting in touch with them was never a problem. I'm very pleased with the outcome of my case. I wouldn't expect anything but the best from Tom and this firm. They showed that they all worked extremely hard for my settlement. I'm extremely thankful for how it will help me down the road with my medical needs.
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Marsha Miller
from Flat Rock
I was rear ended in a car accident and hurt my neck. I had no idea the car accident would affect my life the way it did. But Michigan Auto Law helped me through everything. My lawyer Tom James is very personable, he listened - he's everything. He knew what I was going through and understood me. He was thorough. He helped me to understand what was available to me through No Fault insurance and was extremely knowledgeable on the laws. This should have been told to me by my insurance company, but it wasn't. Tom helped me get all of my No Fault benefits and I'm very happy with the settlement he got me for pain and suffering. He got me the maximum we could get. I'm thankful for his expertise and his knowledge.
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Teresa Wilson
from Clinton Township
My first impression of Michigan Auto Law was they showed genuine concern for my well-being - and this continued until the end of my car accident case. My lawyer Tom James was a very nice guy. I've had conversations with him that were more than my car accident and auto insurance companies. He educated me and even cared for my family. Tom always followed up with me and made sure I knew exactly what was happening during each step of my case. I was very pleased with the results, even though there's no dollar amount that could take this pain away. I came to Michigan Auto Law because I was referred to by a friend, and in turn, I have already referred this law firm to several friends.
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Osbourne
from Clarkston
Tom James was the trial attorney that helped me with my case. He was great. My case went to trial but we settled before the jury was picked because the defendant finally offered more money. Tom fought for me all the way. He never tried to convince me to settle for any less than what I wanted. When we were getting ready for trial he came out to my house many times meeting with me and my family, even on the weekends. He always returned our calls quickly and answered all our questions. I guess, I was surprised to find out how down to earth he was. He didn't even get upset when my dogs slobbered all over him! Tom was easy to talk to and explained everything, never trying to rush things or rush me off the telephone. I appreciate everything Tom and the other people at Michigan Auto Law did for me. If I ever need any legal advice or have any legal questions in the future, I'm going to start by calling Tom James at Michigan Auto Law.
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Victoria Schuster
from Monroe
I have to say Michigan Auto Law has made me feel very secure and confident in my auto accident lawsuit. Going through these kinds of things is very stressful, but having them on my side has been a huge weight lifted off of me. My attorneys made a personal connection with me from the start, and I feel like I have a personal friend on my side helping me through this difficult time. I'm so happy I called this law firm.
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Rachael Stoops
from Battle Creek
The first thing that comes to mind when I think of my experience with Michigan Auto Law is comfort. This was important, since I was T-boned by a semi-truck, in a lot of pain and unfamiliar with the legal process after a truck accident. The staff and lawyers there are very friendly and easy to talk to. My truck accident attorney Tom James was absolutely great. Tom stuck up for me when my insurance company was giving me problems, and fought for my No-Fault benefits. He always explained to me what was going as far as my lawsuit, and quickly returned my calls. Tom put me at ease and made everything very easy for me. I'm happy with the end result, my pain and suffering award. My experience with Michigan Auto Law was great and they're definitely the ones to go to for truck accidents.
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Vanessa Hicks
from Battle Creek
I was on my way to the doctor's office and before I knew it, we were rear-ended as part of a five-car accident. I hit my head against the wall and broke my neck, and I started having blackouts. I was really hurt, and confused on what to do to pay for my medical bills and take care of myself. I found Tom James, a car accident attorney with Michigan Auto Law in Farmington Hills. Tom worked it all out for me. He's very professional, very pleasant and very, very patient. There were times I'd call him quite a bit, but he would take his time and explain to me what's going on. Everybody else from the receptionist to his secretary at Michigan Auto Law was always very pleasant with me. Because of the broken neck situation, medical personal were saying it was a possibility that I could die. I would call Tom upset and crying. He would always make me feel better and get me on the right track. The settlement Tom got me will help me rest better and now knowing that I'm going to live, I think it was fair. I'm going to see a friend this week who was hit by a car. I have every intention of mentioning Tom James to her. He was a fantastic attorney and my future is brighter because of him and the people at Michigan Auto Law.
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Paula Henderson
from Southfield
I would recommend Michigan Auto Law to anybody. I had a very pleasant experience with the firm, because my case was handled professionally, I was treated well whenever I came into the office and my correspondence was good. I've never been involved in a lawsuit before, but I was rear-ended at a red light on Joy Road in Southfield, severely injuring my head, neck and back in the car accident. My lawyer Tom James helped protect me. I was impressed at how quickly my auto case progressed. Tom was a gentlemen and he swiftly took care of business. I'm happy with the resolution and my auto accident settlement.
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Judy Swackhamer
from Waterford
My auto accident attorney Tom James was an absolutely wonderful guy. After I was rear-ended and pushed into the opposing lane and front-ended, I was very injured and need help with my medical treatment and medical bills. The whole process of filing a car accident lawsuit was unnerving to me. But Tom protected me the entire time. He was reassuring that I was doing everything that I should be doing with my auto insurance company and the person who caused the accident. Tom is so professional, encouraging, friendly and calming. If you ever have any problems at all with automobile accidents, it's truly in your best interest to contact Michigan Auto Law and Tom James - because they do everything right.
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S.K.
from Grand Blanc
My mother and husband were rear ended by an 18-wheeler truck while at a red traffic light. Not only did they get hit in the back, but the truck's load hit the vehicles going the opposite direction. So they were pretty much sandwiched and hit on all sides. They were both hospitalized and unconscious and had to go through major therapies for their closed head injuries. I called Michigan Auto Law to pursue a lawsuit against the trucking company who hit them. Tom James and his paralegal Michele helped us through the lawsuit. Both of them were excellent. They had excellent patience and updates. And excellent representation. If we had to refer someone we would definitely refer them to this office and to Tom and Michele.
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Chelsea Pray
from Chesterfield
I got t-boned by a giant car. I was in the hospital for a month with life threatening injuries. My father called Michigan Auto Law after a recommendation from a friend to learn about whether I had a case. We never considered another law firm because of the way we were initially treated. The response time was within minutes, our questions were answered and meetings were set up. Tom James represented me. Every time I needed something or had a question, he helped me and my family - even things that didn't have to do with my lawsuit like my social security. Tom handled everything for me so we didn't have to worry about the litigation or the lawsuit. He kept us up to date and we had full confidence in Tom because of his legal knowledge and the kind way he treated us. I've already recommended Tom and Michigan Auto Law to several people.
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