also known as Dave Christensen
Christensen Law is a Michigan personal injury law firm representing clients seriously injured in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, as well as victims of wrongful death and catastrophic injuries.
From our offices in Detroit, Southfield, Ann Arbor, Troy, and Grand Rapids, our experienced trial attorneys have secured record-setting settlements and verdicts for accident victims throughout the state. Unlike many firms that settle quickly, we are prepared to take every case to trial when that is what it takes to secure full and fair compensation.
Founded by MILW Hall of Fame attorney David Christensen, our firm has earned a reputation as one of Michigan’s premier plaintiff’s trial practices.
We are recognized with a First-Tier ranking in Detroit for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in the 2026 Edition of “Best Law Firms,” hold a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, with senior partner David Christensen, managing partner Sarah Stempky-Kime, and trial attorney Dustin Hoff being members of ABOTA (the American Board of Trial Advocates) – the invitation-only organization for the nation’s most accomplished trial lawyers.
For us, being Michigan personal injury trial lawyers is about more than winning cases – it’s about helping people feel heard, protected, and supported during one of the most difficult times in their lives. When a client tells us that our team made a stressful situation feel manageable, that they felt cared for as a person and not just a case, or that they finally had someone in their corner, it reminds us why this work matters.
Our purpose has always been to be the voice of the unheard and to provide real access to justice for people whose lives have been changed by someone else’s negligence. Every call we answer, every question we take the time to explain, and every case handle demonstrates our commitmentto listen, to protect, and to fight for the best possible outcome for the people who trust us with their future.
LISTEN | PROTECT | WIN
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Chat withState: Michigan
Acquired: 1991
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
25925 Telegraph Rd., Southfield, MI, 48033
3049 Miller Road, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
401 Hall St SW, Suite 185L, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
615 Griswold Street, Ford Building, Suite 716, Detroit, MI, 48226
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Posted by Michael | October 04, 2013
Great experience that came out of unfortunate car accident
Michigan Auto Law is very friendly and they worked VERY hard on my case. I would recommend this law firm to family members. After my car accident, I had a team of attorneys named Dave Christensen and Sarah Stempky that helped me through the entire process from beginning to end. If I had questions, bo...
Posted by Pamela | April 30, 2013
Gets the job done
This is a great firm. They work well with you and they get the job done. My lawyers Dave Christensen and Sarah Stempky helped me receive all of my medical expenses after my car accident and they got me a great settlement. I highly recommend them for help after a car accident.
Posted by Heather H. | April 26, 2013
Now I have a future thanks to Dave Christensen
David Christensen and Sarah Stempky were so nice and personable. If I had a question I could call or text them. I never knew attorneys could be so accessible and kind. They really made it a point to personally get to know me and they were just awesome. They helped me with everything from square one...
"I endorse this lawyer. Dave is one of the best court room advocates for injured victims in the state. You only need to look at his verdicts for validation of his success in the court room."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Reprimand issued in MI, 2019
updated on 11/07/2019Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
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2012
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Leaders in the Law, Michigan Lawyers Weekly
2011
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2007 - Present
Trial Attorney, Christensen Law
1992 - 2007
Partner, Michigan Auto Law
2014 - 2015
Michigan Association for JusticeVice President
2010 - 2011
State Bar of MichiganChair, Negligence Law Section
Verdict: $17.8 million for Plaintiff
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
M.A. Asian Studies
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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2009
Jury Selection in Auto Cases
2006
Proving Life Impact
2003
Handling Brain Injury Cases
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