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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35 years | 2,500 cases
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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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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Trustworthiness
Posted by Vaylma | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
The only firm to trust and hire.
I was rear-ended by a cement truck and was left seriously injured. Ironically, I felt like I had hit a wall. No pun intended; but for my life, we lost just about everything. The Christensen Law took down that wall, cleaned the debris, put all they pieces we called our lives back together and built us...
Posted by Debbie | February 04, 2015
He represented me in an auto accident claim
Being I had never been in an auto accident. I did not know what to do. I was kept informed all the way of what this firm was doing in my accident case. I always had someone, (Michelle and Sarah) answer any questions I had when I called. I never waited , They were always there. After meeting with Davi...
Posted by Valerie | July 17, 2014
Family Experience
Overall a professional, great team. Everyone knew me and my case. When I left a message, I got a quick reply. Sarah made me feel comfortable going into a courtroom, where I never had been before. Both David and Sarah are very knowledgable with legal issues. I trusted everyone and am a satisfie...
"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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Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 50 Consumer Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Leaders in the Law, Michigan Lawyers Weekly
2011
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
2014
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2012
2012
2009
Jury Selection in Auto Cases
2006
Proving Life Impact
2003
Handling Brain Injury Cases
Mandarin
English
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