Michigan attorneys
Browse attorneys in Michigan.
Select a legal issue to browse licensed Michigan attorneys by practice area.
Practice areas
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Injury & Accidents
Attorneys in this area commonly work on contingency — ask about fee arrangements
Personal Injury
From I-75 and I-96 accidents to automotive industry and manufacturing injuries, Michigan sees a significant number of personal injury cases each year.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers at University of Michigan Health, Corewell Health, or any Michigan facility fail to meet the standard of care, the consequences can be devastating.
Wrongful Death
Losing a family member due to someone else's negligence is devastating.
Product Liability
When a defective product causes injury in Michigan, manufacturers and distributors can be held strictly liable.
Criminal Charges
Fee structures vary — flat fee, retainer, or hourly depending on case complexity
Family & Relationships
Typically retainer or hourly — many attorneys offer payment plans or unbundled services
Immigration
Often flat fee per petition — fee structures vary by case type and complexity
Employment, Workplace & Disability
Fee structures vary — contingency, hourly, or fee-shifting depending on claim type
Employment Law
Michigan workers have protections under both state and federal law.
Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries happen in workplaces across Michigan.
Social Security Disability
Navigating the Social Security disability process in Michigan can take months or years.
Long-Term Disability & ERISA
Disability insurance companies in Michigan routinely deny or terminate legitimate long-term disability claims.
Debt Relief
Fee structures vary by chapter and complexity — many attorneys offer free consultations
Property & Housing
Fee structures vary — ask about arrangements for your specific situation
Planning & Business
Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations
Estate Planning
Estate planning protects Michigan families of all sizes.
Probate
Michigan probate court oversees the administration of estates and resolution of disputes over wills and inheritances.
Business Law
Whether you're forming an LLC, drafting contracts, or resolving a commercial dispute, Michigan business attorneys can help.
Tax Law
Tax issues in Michigan involve both federal and state obligations.
Intellectual Property
Protecting your intellectual property requires attorneys who understand both federal IP law and Michigan business needs.
Environmental Law
Michigan's Great Lakes protections, manufacturing legacy, and PFAS contamination crisis create major environmental legal challenges — from Flint water crisis-type issues to Superfund cleanups and Part 201 contaminated site remediation.
Securities & Finance
Michigan's investment community and automotive industry pension funds generate securities disputes — from broker misconduct and investment fraud to FINRA arbitration claims.
Elder Care & Benefits
Fee structures vary — some attorneys in this area work on contingency
Elder Law
Michigan's aging population needs attorneys who understand the intersection of healthcare, benefits, and estate planning.
Healthcare & Benefits
Healthcare access issues in Michigan — from Medicaid and Medicare denials to insurance disputes and benefits appeals — require attorneys who understand both federal programs and Michigan state regulations.
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Michigan nursing home residents have legal rights and facilities have a duty of care.
Rights & Protection
Fee structures vary — ask about fee arrangements and pro bono availability
Civil Rights
When your civil rights are violated in Michigan, an attorney who understands both federal civil rights law and Michigan state protections can help.
Domestic Violence
Michigan law provides protection orders for survivors of domestic violence.
Veterans Legal Services
Michigan veterans deserve attorneys who understand VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and other legal issues facing service members.
Litigation & Disputes
Fee structures vary — hourly, contingency, or hybrid depending on case type and complexity
Construction Defect
Michigan's freeze-thaw cycles and lake-effect weather create construction challenges — from foundation cracking and ice dam damage to moisture intrusion in developments across Detroit, Grand Rapids, and throughout the state.
Insurance Disputes
Michigan's unique no-fault auto insurance system and severe weather create frequent insurance disputes — from denied property damage claims to no-fault benefit disputes and bad faith practices.
Premises Liability
Michigan's harsh winters create persistent premises liability risks — from ice and snow slip-and-fall injuries at shopping centers to negligent security at Detroit and Grand Rapids apartment complexes.
Commercial Litigation
Michigan's automotive industry, manufacturing sector, and growing technology economy generate complex commercial disputes.
Government & Municipal
Typically hourly or retainer — fee structures vary by engagement type
Municipal Law
Michigan's home rule cities and general law villages create diverse municipal law challenges — from Detroit's fiscal management to zoning disputes in growing suburbs and emergency manager authority questions.
Administrative Law
Michigan's administrative proceedings — from professional license defense before LARA licensing boards to regulatory appeals and benefit disputes at the Michigan Administrative Hearing System — require attorneys who understand the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act..
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Attorneys Throughout Michigan
Serving Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Flint, Dearborn, Livonia, Troy, and communities across Michigan.
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