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Gary Wm Baun
About Gary
Biography
Gary has specialized in Admiralty/Maritime,Transportation, and Products Personal Injury and Wrongful Death litigation for more than 30 years. Gary has tried cases in numerous federal district courts, including: Southern District of Alabama, Northern District of California, Eastern District of Lousiana, Northern and Southern District of Illinois, Southern District of Iowa, Eastern District of Kentucky, District of Massachusetts, Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, Western District of Tennessee, and many other venue. Gary has many reported results.
Gary received his undergraduate degree from University of Dayton majoring in Russian and Far Eastern history, spending a year abroad studying political economics in Europe. He received his JD from the University of Detroit School of Law, where he was also a member of the Public Defender Clinic. The focus of Gary’s practice is the representation of mariners relative to maritime personal injury claims; however, he also handles other matters related to marine transportation and general personal injury.
In his free time Gary enjoys competitive sailing, having competed in five World and North American Championships (placing on the podium three times), as well as wind surfing, salt water fly fishing, bicycling, alpine skiing, and hunting.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licensed in Michigan for 47 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
O'Bryan Baun Karamanian
401 S Old Woodward Ave Ste 463, Birmingham, MI, 48009-6613
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Gary Wm Baun's Reviews
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Posted by Mr. H | January 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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Knights of the Sea
Gary and the firm went out on a limb and took a case that no one else would. They got results. They know their stuff. One wouldn’t hire a young lawyer whom hasn’t been in the trenches per say, you would want to hire the best of the best whom have been thru it all. Hand down Gary and the O’bryan law ...
Posted by anonymous | June 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Gary Baun
I work with Gary serval times. I never had not one complaint. Great Attorney.
Posted by Steven | May 28, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Knowledgeable, passionate and friendly. Puts your mind at ease from the first meeting.
Could not have asked for anything better from an attorney. Gary put me at ease from day one and kept me well informed. I am very satisfied from the results. I feel fortunate I was referred to Gary. I would recommend him everyday of the week and twice on Sunday.
Posted by Sean | May 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great lawyer
Gary keep me well informed and took care of me super well. I would highly recommend him to anybody looking for a lawyer
Posted by Eddie | March 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Gary gets things done
I was injured on the job and contacted Gary and in a short period of time I had the necessary treatment needed that allowed me to return to work, along with a satisfactory settlement, if your looking for a great attorney, I’d recommend Gary Baun to you...he also kept me up to spend during entire proc...
Gary Wm Baun's Lawyer Endorsements
"Gary has my full endorsement. He is a master of his craft, and an exceptional advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Baun is committed to bringing quality results for his clients, and cares deeply for their success. Mr. Baun also is highly active in the community, with a devotion to improving his community for the benefit of all."
"I endorse Gary. He is a wonderful attorney; hardworking and aggressive."
"I endorse this attorney. Experienced and hard-working trial lawyer who commits 150% to each of his clients."
Samuel Larrabee
Personal injury lawyer
Dennis O'Bryan
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Paul Galea
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Sean O'Bryan
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
10.0 Lawyer rating, Justia
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1987 - Present
Partner, O'Bryan Baun Karamanian
Associations
2017 - Present
Detroit Fitness FoundationBoard Member
1981 - Present
Maritime Law Association of the United StatesMember
1980 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Ahmed v Port City Marine Servs. , 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 6473 (ED MI)
Education
1978
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
University of Dayton
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Publications
2019
2018
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Ahmed v Port City Marine Servs. , 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 6473 (ED MI)
2017
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Zermeno v N. Pac. Fishing, Inc. , 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 177756 (WD WA)
2015
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Douglas v Pere Marquette Shipping Co., 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 116817 (W.D. Mi)
2012
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Konyn v Lake Superior & Ishpeming RR Co.,, USDC, W.Dist.MI, Case No: 2:11-cv-51
2009
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Crow v Cooper Marine & Timberlands Corp., 2009 WL 103500 (S.D. Ala.)(rehearing denied 2009 WL 414000)
2009
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Crow v Cooper Marine & Timberlands Corp., 2009 WL 2870222 (S.D. Ala.)
2009
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Janes v Grand River Navigation Co., 2009 WL 3153074 (E.D. Mich.)
2008
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Hornick v American Commercial Barge Line, 2008 WL 2168893 (W.D. Ky.)
2008
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Curatola v American Electric Power, et al, 2008 WL 2120840 (S.D. Ohio)
2008
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Vankuiken v Central Marine Logistics, Inc., 2008 WL 4601379 (E.D. Mich.)
2007
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Tully v Interlake Steamship Co., 2007 WL 1174922 (E.D. Mich.)
2007
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In Re: Via Sales & Leasing, Inc., 499 F.Supp.2d 887 (E.D. Mich. 2007
2000
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Halcomb v Kimberly Clark Tissue Co., 2000 AMC 2575 (S.D. AL. 2000)
1995
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Said v Rouge Steel Co., 209 Mich. App. 150, 530 NW2d 765 (1995)
1989
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Daughenbaugh v Bethlehem Steel Corp., 891 F.2d 1199 (1989)
1984
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Williams v Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., 726 F.2d 278 (1984)
Languages
French
English
Activity
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Q&A
How are the guidelines of boat repair in Michigan governed?
03 Feb 2022
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If family member 1 signs a liability waiver (for a boat excursion) for family member 2, will member 2 be bound to the waiver?
22 Sep 2021
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What should my husband do??
01 Jul 2021