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Steven M. Gursten

Steven M. Gursten

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 50% Car / Auto Accident
    14 years
  • 25% Trucking Accident
    14 years
  • 10% Wrongful Death
    14 years
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Contact Information
  • Gursten, Koltonow, Gursten, Christensen and Raitt, PC
    26555 Evergreen Road
    Ste. 1530
    Southfield, MI 48076
    800-777-●●●● - show
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About Me

Photos (4)

Videos (2)

About me: Outstanding in his field Michigan Lawyers Weekly, June 16, 2008 Steven Gursten is recognized as one of the nations top experts in serious car accident and... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 3 reviews
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5 star rating

“Committed and Helpful”

Posted by: Tony, 2009-09-18 2 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Steve Gursten looked tirelessly for more insurance and he did it out of kindness My lawyer Steve Gursten came into my life under the most... more
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“My Review of Steven Gursten”

Posted by: Anthony, 2009-09-15 2 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Steve Gursten fought for me I was a pedestrian and I was struck by an automobile. I couldn’t work, and I was in pain. I originally signed with a... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements

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Morgan G Adams

I was fortunate enough to work with Steve on a case in 2008 and his dedication to the client, and his knowledge of the trucking industry, really made... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Morgan Adams , Chattanooga (TN), About 1 year ago
Kenneth L. Shigley

Steve Gursten is one of the most preeminent plaintiffs' trucking law specialists in the United States. As chair of the American Association for... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kenneth Shigley , Atlanta (GA), About 1 year ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 14 years since Steven M. Gursten was first licensed to practice law in MI.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Fordham University School of Law Juris Doctorate
University of Michigan

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV-Rated Lawyer Martindale-Hubbell 2009
Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers peer review publication 2009
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Executive Board Member American Association for Justice Traumatic Brain Injury Group 2007–present
Board of Governors Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America 2007–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: statute of limitation
Steven's answer: The statute of limitations on the Mini-Tort claim is three (3) years from the date of the accident.... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Handling Automobile Accident Cases Michigan Lawyers Manual
Steve has written several articles for this publication State Bar of Michigan Negligence Law Section Quarterly

Cases
Title:
Anthony G. Broeren and Lisa Broeren v. Roy Bates II
Practice Area:
Car / Auto Accident
Outcome:
$5.65 jury verdict on an initial offer of $600,000
Description:
The $5.65 million jury verdict in Macomb County Circuit Court was one of the area’s largest awards ever for an automobile accident lawsuit. My...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Traumatic Brain Injuries in Trucking Cases American Association for Justice annual conference 2009
Using Fatigue in Car Accident Cases to Recover Economic Damages and Prove Disability American Association for Justice annual conference 2009
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