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Steven M. Gursten

Experienced trial lawyer striving for fair compensation for auto accident victims' injuries.

Steve Gursten fought for me after my car accident

- Heather, a Car Accident client

Committed and Helpful

- Tony, a Car Accident client

Overview

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15 Reviews

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18 Peer Endorsements

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Practice Areas

50% Car / Auto Accident
18 years
50% Trucking Accident
18 years

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Fees

Free Consultation (120 minutes)

Contact Information

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Michigan Auto Law (Gursten, Koltonow, Gursten, Christensen and Raitt, PC)

535 Griswold Street

Suite 2040

Detroit, MI 48226

Office: 248-353-7575
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Michigan Auto Law

30101 Northwestern Highway

Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Office: 248-353-7575
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Michigan Auto Law (Gursten, Koltonow, Gursten, Christensen and Raitt, PC)

3049 Miller Road

Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Office: 248-353-7575
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Videos (5)

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Steve Gursten gives a startling national truck accident statistic: An average of 5,000 people are killed in serious truck accidents each year throughout the country. Gursten says negligent truck companies slacking on maintenance are responsible.

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Steve Gursten discusses the reason Michigan has so many truck accidents: The state does not allow for punitive damages. Punitives are are additional monies awarded to a plaintiff by a court, punishing a defendant that acted with recklessness.

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Outstanding in his field Michigan Lawyers Weekly Steven Gursten is recognized as one of the nations top attorneys handling serious car accident and... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Current or former client? Write a review 15 reviews “Steve Gursten fought for me after my car accident” Posted by: Heather, almost 4 years ago. Client Review: I was stopped at a red light. And, out of no where, I was rear-ended at about 50 miles an hour. I needed to get a lawyer. I went to one of my close... more Flag “Committed and Helpful” Posted by: Tony, almost 4 years ago. 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 Flag View all 15 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 18 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I've known Steve for years. He cares about his clients and makes sure their cases get the best attention possible. Endorsement from lawyer: Karen Koehler , Seattle (WA), About 1 month ago Steve Gursten is one of America's finest trial lawyers. He cares for his clients and it shows. He gets tremendous results in difficult cases time and... more Endorsement from lawyer: Jason Studinski , Stevens Point (WI), 4 months ago View all 18 endorsements

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Average Client Rating

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15 reviews

“Steve Gursten fought for me after my car accident”

Posted by: Heather, almost 4 years ago.

Client Review: I was stopped at a red light. And, out of no where, I was rear-ended at about 50 miles an hour. I needed to get a lawyer. I went to one of my close... more

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“Committed and Helpful”

Posted by: Tony, almost 4 years ago.

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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Endorsements

18 endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer

I've known Steve for years. He cares about his clients and makes sure their cases get the best attention possible.

Endorsement from lawyer: Karen Koehler , Seattle (WA), About 1 month ago

Steve Gursten is one of America's finest trial lawyers. He cares for his clients and it shows. He gets tremendous results in difficult cases time and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jason Studinski , Stevens Point (WI), 4 months ago

Résumé

License

18 years since Steven M. Gursten was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Michigan	Active And In Good Standing	1995	06/07/2013

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Partner at Michigan Auto Law	1994–present

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Fordham University School of Law	Law	Juris Doctorate	1995
University of Michigan		BS - Bachelor of Science	1992

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Best Lawyers in America	Best Lawyer	2013
Best Lawyers in Metro Detroit	DBusiness Magazine	2013

See all 11 awards

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
President	Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association	2011–present
Subcommittee Member	State of Michigan Model Civil Jury Instructions	2010–present

See all 7 association entries

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 14

Answers:	246	Legal Answers
	13	Best Answers - chosen by asker
	148	Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
	49	Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides:	42	Legal Guides
	2	Staff Picks

Recently Posted

Michigan Auto Law Blog

Cases

Modzelewski-Shekoski, et al. v. Allied Excavation Inc., et al

Outcome: Verdict $2.55 million

James William Fairley and Kim Fairley v. Schiber Truck et al

Outcome: $3.5 million verdict

Anthony G. Broeren and Lisa Broeren v. Roy Bates II

Outcome: $5.65 million verdict on initial offer of $600,000

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
How to Keep Your Children Safe	Amazon	2010
How to Repair Your Car Damage	Amazon	2010

See all 8 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
How to Maximize Auto Accident Settlements by Building a 21st Century Personal Injury Law Office	2013 Workhorse Seminar	2013
Increasing Settlements in Auto Accident Tort Practices	Workhorse Seminar	2012

How Titan Insurance v. Hyten Affects Michigan Auto Accident Victims	Supreme Summer Seminar	2012
Getting the Highest Car Accident Settlement	New Lawyers Workshop	2012
Trucking Cases and Client Advocacy	National Trial Lawyers Summit	2012
New Ways to Overcome Jury Bias and Increase Personal Injury Damages	Michigan Association for Justice Summer Seminar	2012
Understanding Chronic Pain	It's All About the Damages	2012
How to Maximize Damages in Truck Accident Lawsuits	How to Win Trucking Cases Seminar	2012
Auto Accident Claims: The Influence of Colossus on Recoveries	CLE 90-minute Webinar	2012
Helping Accident Victims: A Fresh Approach for Injury Lawyers	Annual Conference	2012
For Personal Injury Lawyers: Niche Specialization in Auto Accident Cases	Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee Meeting	2011
Restructuring Your Auto Practice for Efficiency	Personal Injury Litigators Summit	2011
Traumatic Brain Injury Cases: New Legal Strategies/Tactics	No-Fault Institute	2011
Exploring the Value of Auto Accident Cases: Novel Ways to Build Damages	Insurance Settlement Mediation Summit	2011
Voir Dire Seminar for Personal Injury Attorneys	Evening conference	2011
How Truck Accidents are Different from Car Accidents â€“ What Lawyers Need to Know to Achieve Top Truck Accident Settlements	Car Crash Symposium	2011
Darwin and the Evolution of Trial Lawyers â€“ How to Reach and Connect with Today's Juries	Annual meeting	2011
How to Lawyer the Big Truck Accident Case	American Association for Justice annual conference	2011
How Michigan Accident Attorneys Should Approach Auto Injury Cases After McCormick v. Carrier	Advanced trial class	2011
Tips for Law Students Considering a Career as a Personal Injury Attorney	Student lecture	2010
Representing Injured Personal Injury Victims and Finding Value in Car Accident Claims After McCormick v. Carrier	State Bar of Michigan Annual Meeting	2010
Litigation tips for Michigan personal injury attorneys after McCormick v. Carrier	No-Fault Institute	2010
How to Settle Auto Accident Cases After McCormick v. Carrier	No-Fault Institute	2010
Faculty: How To Try An Auto Case in Michigan	Michigan Association for Justice Trial Institute	2010
Opening Statements and Cross Examination of Defense "Independent" Medical Examiner	Michigan Association for Justice Trial Institute	2010
How to Settle Personal Injury Cases for More Money: Five Tips to Maximizing Car Accident Settlements	Michigan Association for Justice Evening Forum	2010
Representing Injured Personal Injury Victims and Finding Value in Car Accident Claims After McCormick v. Carrier	ICLE Personal Injury Lawyers Seminar	2010
Commercial Transportation Rules of the Road	American Association for Justice Interstate Truck Litigation conference	2010
The Disabling Brain Injury that Most Lawyers Miss	Michigan Association for Justice conference	2009
Maximizing Damages in Trucking Cases: Missed Opportunities in Protecting Clients	Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America webcast	2009
Maximizing Personal Injury Damages in Trucking Accident Cases	Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America conference	2009
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
Personal Injury and Insurance Law for Future Lawyers	Thomas M. Cooley Law School class	2008
Closing Argument in Automobile Accident Case	Michigan Association for Justice conference	2008
Traumatic Brain Injury Law in Michigan	Michigan Association for Justice conference	2008
Locating and Effectively Dealing with Experts on Direct and Cross Examination in First- and Third-Party Litigation	Institute of Continuing Legal Education conference	2008
Maximizing Personal Injury Damages in Trucking Accident Cases	Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America conference	2008
Teaching Lawyers How to Handle Truck Accident Cases	American Association for Justice Interstate Truck Litigation Group conference	2008
Litigating Truck Accident Cases	American Association for Justice conference	2008
Fatigue in Traumatic Brain Injury Cases	American Association for Justice conference	2008
Understanding Serious Impairment of Body Function and Third-Party Tort Litigation	Thomas M. Cooley Law School class	2007
Litigating Traumatic Brain Injury Cases in Michigan	Michigan No-Fault Institute	2007
Preparing for Battle	Michigan Association for Justice seminar	2007
Dealing with IMEs and DMEs after Michigan Auto Accident Cases	Institute of Continuing Legal Education conference	2007
Litigating Truck Accident Cases	American Association for Justice conference	2007
Careers as a Personal Injury Lawyer in Michigan	Thomas M. Cooley Law School class	2006
Kreiner Forum	Michigan Trial Lawyers Association conference	2006
Achieving the Highest Settlements and Jury Verdicts for Car Accidents	Michigan Trial Lawyers Association conference	2006
Kreiner Evening Forum	Michigan Trial Lawyers Association conference	2006
Lawyers Auto Accident Survival Guide	Michigan No-Fault Institute	2006
Winning the Michigan Auto Accident Case: Increasing Settlement Values and Trial Verdicts Through the Plaintiff, Treating Doctors, PME and Defendant’s Own Doctors	Institute of Continuing Legal Education conference	2006
Litigating Truck Accident Cases	American Association for Justice conference	2006

See all 53 speaking engagements

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Steven M. Gursten