$ 300-450 per hour
About Mark
Biography
I graduated in 1977 from my home town law school, Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, with honors (J.D., "cum laude"). My early experience included working as an assistant prosecutor handling trials of serious criminal prosecutions. This was valuable experience and training for my many years of later work handling serious injury cases and consumer class action cases.
In my leisure time I enjoy long distance running and biking. I used to be pretty competitive, having completed many marathons all over the world. For the past few years I've been less competetive and enjoy just getting out for a run or bike ride whenever my schedule permits.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Class Action
30%
37 years | 50 cases
Car Accident
20%
47 years | 2,000 cases
Litigation
20%
48 years | 3,000 cases
Medical Malpractice
20%
47 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-33%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Michigan for 48 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Mark S. Baumkel
30200 Telegraph Rd Ste 200, Bingham Farms, MI, 48025
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Mark S. Baumkel's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
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Mark may be a good guy as I don't know him. However, after speaking to him he kinda hung up on me as I was expressing my pain and suffering. Guess there is no $$$ in pain, suffering and emotional stress anymore.
Posted by Dennis | October 3, 2008
Client Review
I have known Mark Baumkel for most of his career. He has excelled from the very begining. I have had experience with other attorneys in various business relationships and none have won my confidence and trust as Mark has. I am always sure that Mark will tell me what I need to hear and not necessar...
Posted by patricia | October 2, 2008
Mark S. Baumkel
Mr. Baumkel is the best lawyer I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He not only has knowledge about the law he has a very big heart. He was very prompt about returning my calls and he even emailed me on a daily basis. I always had my questions asked and answered quickly. In fact, he w...
Posted by anonymous | October 2, 2008
Client Review
Professional, hardworking, personable. Left no stone unturned in an effort to win my case. He thinks outside the box, he is trustworthy and always put my best interest first. Mark is dedicated to his clients which allows for a great attorney, client relationship.
Posted by anonymous | October 2, 2008
Professional Designer
Mark Baumkel handled the cause and effects of the unnecessary death of my 39 year old husband with great care, compassion and skill. As a result, my children's college educations are financially secure.
Mark S. Baumkel's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mark is a terrific lawyer. Bright, energetic, relentless. He , never stops working, never stops thinking and has passion for his work that is apparent to his clients, opponents and the courts in which he practices. You want him on your side and not against you. Powell Miller"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. It is always a pleasure to work with Mark. His analytical ability is second to none when it comes to vetting a potential class action and, once undertaken, his preparation is thorough and his work is top notch."
Dani Liblang
Lemon law lawyer
E. Miller
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Experience
Honors
2010
a "top lawyer" in Michigan, dbusiness Magazine.
2000
AV rating for highest ability and ethics, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
1999
"Who's Who in American Law", Marquis Who's Who
1998
"Who's Who in America", Marquis Who's Who
Work Experience
1984 - Present
Founding Member, Mark S. Baumkel & Associates
1982 - 1984
Associate, Kaufman, Payton & Kallas
1980 - 1982
Associate, Shifman & Goodman, P.C.
1978 - 1980
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Ingham County, Michigan Prosecuting Attorney
Associations
1990 - Present
Trial Lawyers for Public Justicemember
1988 - Present
Mediation Tribunal Associationcase evaluator
1982 - Present
Oakland County Case Evaluationcase evaluator
1981 - Present
American Association for Justicesustaining member
1981 - Present
Michigan Association For Justicesustaining member
1977 - Present
State Bar of Michigan
1977 - Present
Oakland County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Amico v General Motors Corp
class action; defective intake manifolds
McKnight v General Motors Corp
settlement of retiree health plan
Grondzik v Betty Burns and Enterprise Rental
settlement for confidential amount
Smith v Quality Pontiac
settlement against car dealer
Makela v American Medical Response
settlement for family in confidential amount
Gasperoni vs Metabolife International
nationwide settlement
Gasperoni vs Metabolife International
nationwide settlement
Education
1977
Wayne State University Law School
Juris Doctor, cum laude
Speaking Engagements
1990
Due Process T.V. Show
All Terrain Vehicle Injuries
N/A
Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Class Action Seminar
Consumer Class Actions
Publications
2010
Michigan Bar Journal
VENUE FOR MICHIGAN CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT CASES ALLEGING ECONOMIC INJURY FOR DEFECTIVE PRODUCT
1984
Michigan Bar Journal
Circumstantial Evidence: Its Use to Establish a Defect in Michigan Products Liability Actions
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers