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Steven M — Gursten is a personal injury attorney based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He serves as the managing partner of Michigan Auto Law, a firm specializing in auto accident cases. Gursten earned his Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law in 1992 and his Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan in 1988. He was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1995. Under Gursten's leadership, Michigan Auto Law has become Michigan's largest auto accident law firm, focusing exclusively on helping individuals injured in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. The firm has achieved record settlements, including a $102.6 million verdict against General Motors, marking the highest reported auto accident settlement in Michigan. Gursten has held several leadership positions within the American Association for Justice (AAJ), including serving as president of the Trucking Litigation Group and the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group. He has also been recognized as a "Leader in the Law" and "Lawyer of the Year" by Michigan Lawyers Weekly for his record-breaking auto accident verdicts and settlements.

In July 2023, Gursten received the Hall of Fame Award from the AAJ Trucking Litigation Group, becoming only the third lawyer to be honored with this distinction. This award recognizes attorneys whose litigation and advocacy have significantly advanced the rights of the wrongfully injured and positively impacted the civil justice system. Gursten is also a member of the Melvin M. Belli Society, serving as its president. The Belli Society is a professional organization dedicated to promoting the art and science of advocacy. He is fluent in English and Spanish. As a result, the attorney can serve clients effectively — For more information about Steven M. Gursten and Michigan Auto Law, visit their official website.

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This award recognizes attorneys whose litigation and advocacy have significantly advanced the rights of the wrongfully injured and positively impacted the civil justice system.\n\nGursten is also a member of the Melvin M. Belli Society, serving as its president. The Belli Society is a professional organization dedicated to promoting the art and science of advocacy.\n\nHe is fluent in English and Spanish. As a result, the attorney can serve clients effectively.\n\nFor more information about Steven M. Gursten and Michigan Auto Law, visit their official website.\n\n*Please note that the above information is based on publicly available sources and may not reflect the most current details.*", "sources": [

Education

Fordham University School of Law

J.D.

1992

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

B.S.

1988

Experience

Partner

Michigan Auto Law

Accepted Jurisdictions

Michigan

Types of Cases Handled

auto accident cases

Professional Associations

American Association for Justice (AAJ) Distracted Driving Litigation Group

President 2019 - Current

State of Michigan Model Civil Jury Instructions

Subcommittee has membership 2015 - Current

TAOS Injury Lawyers

has membership 2014 - Current

Truck Accident Lawyers Roundtable

Founding has membership 2012 - Current

Melvin M. Belli Society

President 2019 - 2020

American Association for Justice (AAJ) Traumatic Brain Injury Group

President 2018 - 2019

Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association

President 2012 - 2018

Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America

Board of Governors, Representing State of Michigan 2015 - 2015

Academy of Truck Accident Lawyers

Board of Regents 2013 - 2013

Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America

Board of Governors 2008 - 2008

American Association for Justice (AAJ) Trucking Litigation Group

Past President 2007 - 2008

Office Locations

Main Office

 30101 Northwestern Highway Farmington Hills MI 48334

Office 2

 615 Griswold Street Suite 402 Detroit MI 48226

Office 3

 122 S. Main Street Suite 220 Ann Arbor MI 48104

Office 4

 212 Cesar E Chavez Ave SW Suite 105 Grand Rapids MI 49503

Office 5

 44444 Mound Road Suite 100 Sterling Heights MI 48314

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