Joel T. Finnell
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Biography
Joel T Finnell is an appellate specialist at Sinas Dramis Law Firm, which is headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. In this unique role, Joel is often called upon by attorneys at the firm and within the community for additional legal support in heavily defended cases. While his skills and expertise are vast, Joel dedicates a large portion of his practice to auto no-fault law, motor vehicle accidents, and complicated wrongful death cases. He graduated cum laude from Western Michigan University's Thomas M. Cooley Law School and earned his undergraduate degree from Eastern Michigan University. He is admitted to practice in the state courts of Michigan, the United State District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Appellate Associate Attorney Sinas Dramis Law Firm
Year: Current
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Michigan (Current)
State Bar of MIchigan - Appellate Practice Section (Current)
Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society (Current)
Michigan Association for Justice (Current)
Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault (CPAN) (Current)
Ingham County Bar Association (Current)
American Bar Association (Current)
The National Trial Lawyers Association (Current)
Publications
The No-Fault Tort Threshold: An Annual Survey of the Law Michigan Association for Justice
How “Don’t Worry About It” Can Lead to Car Insurance Fraud
Delay, Deny, Defend – Tactics Insurance Companies Use to Avoid Paying Claims
Auto No-Fault Intentional Injuries Exclusion – You Don’t Have to Prove Innocence
Tort Threshold Update Lansing ICLE
Awards
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Distinguished Brief Award
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law Review 2019.0
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Top 40 Under 40
The National Trial Lawyers Association 2018.0
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Rising Star
Michigan Super Lawyers 2018.0
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Top 100
The National Trial Lawyers Association 2019.0
Education
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Eastern Michigan University
Honors: magna cum laude
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Western Michigan University Cooley Law School J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Speaking Engagements
Survivor’s Loss and Work Loss Benefits, No-Falt Institute XVI, 2019
Survivor’s Loss and Work Loss Benefits, No-Falt Institute XVI, 2019
Websites
https://sinasdramis.com/
Sinas Dramis Law Firm
Sinas Dramis Law Firm
3380 Pine Tree Rd., Lansing, MI 48911