Steven M Gursten
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Biography
As head of Michigan Auto Law, Steven M. Gursten focuses his practice on serious motor vehicle accident injury and wrongful death cases. Steve has received the top-reported truck accident trial verdict in Michigan over multiple years, the highest- reported truck accident settlement over multiple years, and the highest settlement for a motor vehicle accident case of any Michigan attorney in history, according to published reports by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Steve frequently lectures at legal seminars throughout the country on trucking litigation, trial advocacy, and traumatic brain injury cases. He also speaks on maximizing auto negligence and truck cases, including at several advanced trucking legal seminars throughout the nation. He has been named a “Leader in the Law” and “Lawyer of the Year” by Michigan’s largest legal newspaper for his record-breaking auto accident verdicts and settlements and advocacy work in preventing wrecks.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Partner Michigan Auto Law
Year: Current
Description: Partner in a Michigan auto accident law firm, serving residents for over 60 years and 3 generations.
Professional Associations
TAOS Injury Lawyers Member (2014 - Current)
American Association for Justice (AAJ) Distracted Driving Litigation Group President (2019 - Current)
State of Michigan Model Civil Jury Instructions Subcommittee Member (2015 - Current)
American Association for Justice (AAJ) Trucking Litigation Group Past President (2007 - 2008)
Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America Board of Governors (2008 - 2008)
Truck Accident Attorneys Roundtable Founding Member (2012 - Current)
Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America Board of Governors, Representing State of Michigan (2015 - 2015)
Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association President (2012 - 2018)
American Association for Justice (AAJ) Traumatic Brain Injury Group President (2018 - 2019)
Melvin M. Belli Society President (2019 - 2020)
Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys Board of Regents (2013 - 2013)
Michigan State Bar  # 53632 Member (1995 - Current)
Awards
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Top 100 Litigation Lawyer
American Society of Legal Advocates
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Top 10 Attorney Award for the state of Michigan
National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
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Lawyer of the Year; Leader in the Law
Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Note: Out of more than 40,000 Michigan lawyers, Steve was chosen for his continuing efforts to force unsafe trucking companies to comply with mandatory state and federal regulations. He was also recognized for receiving both the top 2008 Michigan settlement and auto negligence jury verdict, according to a published year-end verdicts and settlements report.
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Top 100 Trial Lawyer
American Trial Lawyers Association 2012.0
Note: A national organization composed of the best lawyers from each state, where membership is only extended to those who exemplify superior qualifications of leadership, reputation and stature.
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Michigan “Lawyer of the Year.”
Best Lawyers 2017.0
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AV Preeminent Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
Martindale-Hubbell 2021.0
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Mel Award
Melvin M. Belli Society 2017.0
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Michigan Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2021.0
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Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers 2022.0
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Top 50 Lawyers in the State of Michigan
Super Lawyers 2021.0
Education
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor B.S.
Year: 1988 - 1992
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Fordham University School of Law J.D.
Year: 1992 - 1995
Speaking Engagements
Strategies for Successfully Deposing Truck Drivers in Injury Cases, Strafford Live National Webinar, Hosted from Atlanta, GA, November 2021, Strafford
Strategies for Successfully Deposing Truck Drivers in Injury Cases, Strafford Live National Webinar, Hosted from Atlanta, GA, November 2021, Strafford
Websites
https://www.michiganautolaw.com
Michigan Auto Law
https://www.michiganautolaw.com/car-accident-lawyer/
Michigan Car Accident Lawyer
Michigan Auto Law - Auto Accident Attorneys - Sterling Heights Office
44444 Mound Road, Suite 100, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Michigan Auto Law Headquarters
30101 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Michigan Auto Law - Auto Accident Attorneys - Detroit Office
615 Griswold Street, Suite 402, Detroit, MI 48226
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Michigan Auto Law - Auto Accident Attorneys - Ann Arbor Office
122 S. Main Street, Suite 220, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Michigan Auto Law - Auto Accident Attorneys - Grand Rapids Office
212 Grandville Avenue SW, Suite 105, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours