Michigan Auto Law Firm
| Industry | Law |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Founder | Lawrence E. Gursten |
| Headquarters | , US |
Number of locations | 7 offices (2025)[1] |
| Services | Auto Law, Petrsonal Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death, Catastrophic Injury |
| Website | michiganautolaw.com |
Michigan Auto Law Firm is a personal injury American law firm headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan.[2][3][4][5][6]
History
Michigan Auto Law Firm was established in 1969 by Lawrence E. “Larry” Gursten, a Wayne State University Law School graduate. He achieved the highest score in the nation on the Michigan Bar Exam in 1965.[7]
The firm is currently led by Steven M. Gursten, Larry’s son. Steven Gursten is one of three lawyers in the USA to receive the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Hall of Fame Award for his expertise in semi-truck accident litigation. Steven Gursten has been recognized as “Michigan Lawyer of the Year” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly and consistently voted among the top 50 attorneys in Michigan.[8][9][10]
Notable Cases
Michigan Auto Law Firm has won more than $181.85 million in verdicts and settlements. Many of the firm’s cases have resulted in payments of over one million dollars. The firm holds the record in Michigan for the most million-dollar auto and truck accident cases and for the largest settlements in these categories. Attorney Steven Gursten achieved the highest motor vehicle accident settlement ever reported in Michigan, according to Michigan Lawyers Weekly.[11]
Some of the firm’s major cases include a $102.6 million verdict against General Motors,[12] a $40 million verdict against Marni Yang,[13] a $34.5 million settlement following an insurance offer of $14 million,[14] and a $14.3 million verdict following an insurance offer of $25,000.[15]
References
- ^ "Office locations". Official website.
- ^ "Nuclear verdicts have insurers running from trucks". wallstreetjournal.com. 2016-10-14. Retrieved 2016-10-14.
- ^ "This auto insurer is accused of taking customers' vehicles, then denying their claims". detroitnews.com. 2025-08-14. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "Gursten tells Fox 2 Detroit why Duggan lawsuit is flawed". jdsupra.com. 2018-08-23. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ^ "'War' erupts between CURE Auto Insurance and Michigan accident attorney". freep.com. 2025-08-23. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ^ "Free speech or defamation battle erupts between Michigan attorney and CURE auto insurance company". metrotimes.com. 2024-12-05. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "Lawrence E. Gursten - Farmington Hills - Super Lawyers". superlawyers.com. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ^ "Nuclear verdicts have insurers running from trucks". wallstreetjournal.com. 2016-10-14. Retrieved 2016-10-14.
- ^ "Gursten tells Fox 2 Detroit why Duggan lawsuit is flawed". jdsupra.com. 2018-09-06. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ^ "Steven Gursten - Personal Injury attorneys". superlawyers.com. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ^ "Steven Gursten - Personal Injury attorneys". superlawyers.com. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ^ "Siqueros v. General Motors". justia.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "Jury awards $40m to Reuter family in suit against Marni Yang". justia.com. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
- ^ "$34 million truck accident settlement". Detroit.legalexaminer.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "$34 million truck accident settlement". Detroit.legalexaminer.com. Retrieved 2023-06-08.