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Paul J. Whiting

also known as Paul J. Whiting, III, Paul Whiting
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  • Southfield, MI
  • Licensed for 18 years
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About Paul

Paul J. Whiting III grew up in Wixom, Michigan, and was a standout student-athlete at Walled Lake Western High School. Upon graduating in 1995 near the top of his class, he attended Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan, on academic and basketball scholarships. He transferred to the University of Detroit to complete his bachelor’s degree and played basketball for the Titans during their 1999 season, which culminated in the league championship and an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament.

With another year of eligibility and several invitations to play basketball overseas, Paul made what he describes as “one of the toughest, but best decisions ever he ever made” by forgoing his basketball career to become a lawyer. In 1999, he passed up his final year of eligibility to enter Wayne State University Law School.

Paul earned his Juris Doctor in May 2002, and by July of that year accepted a position at Lipton Law. Paul’s fierce, competitive spirit on the basketball court carried over to his legal career. It’s that same spirit that drew Lipton Law and Paul together.  In 2011, Paul formed his own law firm, Whiting Law, where he continues to fight for the rights of injured individuals in Michigan.

Recognized as an expert in Michigan No-Fault Law by his peers, Paul frequently lectures on this and many other topics, including business practices for lawyers. His areas of specialty include automobile accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, premise cases and medical malpractice. Paul also sits as an arbitrator on other attorneys’ cases.

Paul is an Executive Board Member of the Michigan Association of Justice (formerly the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association), a Member of the American Association of Justice (formerly the American Trial Lawyers Association) and the Michigan State Delegate to the American Association of Justice. Paul has also been recognized as a “Rising Star” by “Michigan Super Lawyers” for several years.

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Practice areas

OtherTrucking accidentWrongful deathPersonal injuryCar accident
  1. Car accident: 20%

  2. Personal injury: 20%

  3. Wrongful death: 20%

  4. Trucking accident: 20%

  1. Motorcycle accident: 20%

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

Whiting Law

28819 Franklin Road
Suite 200
Southfield, MI, 48034

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MIActive And In Good Standing200207/21/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers72
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Life MemberMillion Dollar Advocates Forum2013
Top LawyersDBusiness Magazine2012
Michigan Lawyers WeeklyUp and Coming Lawyers2012
Rising StarMichigan Super Lawyers2012
Rising StarMichigan Super Lawyers2011
Rising StarMichigan Super Lawyers2010
Rising StarMichigan Super Lawyers2009
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Managing PartnerWhiting Law2011 - Present
AttorneyLipton Law Center, P.C.2002 - 2011
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesSustaining Member2013 - Present
Michigan Association for JusticeExecutive Board Member2009 - Present
State Bar of MichiganAdmitted to Practice2002 - Present
Michigan Trial Lawyers AssociationExecutive CommitteeN/A
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMemberN/A
American Association for JusticeMichigan State DelegateN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Wayne State University Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2002
University of Detroit MercyBA - Bachelor of Arts1999
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
66th Annual Rapid Fire SeminarHow to Evaluate Your Case for an Attendant Care Rate Without Asking2011
MAJ 20th Annual Ski Seminar in the SnowNo Fault: Ridiculous Positions/Denials & How to Hammer Them2010
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
$3,450,000.00 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement$3,450,000.00
I-96 Side-Swipe Accident$25,000
No Fault Attendant Care Case$275,000

Reviews

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Review Paul Whiting

Thank you, thank you!

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To Whiting Law and my attorney, I would like to thank you for taking my case and being very professional and very patience and gave me all the help and information about my claim. I was in doubt when you told me that within 3-6 months that I will get my disability. Well I was wrong - it did resulted in 3 months~ - I would gladly recommend you to the people or persons that are in the same situation as I am and would tell them to have all papers and documents ready to get a great result. Thank you for your time and kind regards!
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Took my case seriously

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Whiting Law took my case seriously. My paralegal walked me through each rep, patiently explaining every detail, answering every question. Within 3 months my case settled! Thank you for making a very tough time a little easier.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Thank you!

Posted by

Thank you so much for all you did for me and my case. You and your team were outstanding! Thank you thank you thank you! We appreciate it so much. Go Whiting Law!

Just in time!

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My experience with Whiting Law was very positive! I felt very prepared for my case and now I am getting my benefits. It could not have come at a better time. We were at the point of not being able to pay for medications. The stress is finally lifted and I am so grateful!

Very Helpful

Posted by

My lawyer was very helpful, explained all the paperwork I had to submit and if I had questions would take care of them too. The office was always very pleasant Om the phone when I called. So thank you a million times over for your help!

Highly Recommended!!!

Posted by

Mr. Whiting and his firm were fantastic in helping my family when we need help dealing with our insurance company. His team of paralegals put our minds at ease by handling all the issues raised by the adjuster. Then when the insurance company didn't pay Mr. Whiting handled the law suit personally. We couldn't have been more happy with Mr. Whiting and his firm! I'd recommend them to friends and family.

thank you!

Posted by

I am extremely pleased with the services I received from Whiting Law. My questions were answered in a timely manner. Your company took care of me and made sure everything ran smoothly. I am very grateful in all your efforts. I will proudly recommend your company to whoever is in need of a lawyer. Thank you again.

Suggest looking else where.

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This office had my case for over a year and a half. They did not file my case in court within the time limit, which is a year for PIP benefits. This has set me back financially really bad. I have not returned back to work. With this type of over looked or unprofessionalism deed will cost me in the long run. This means no lost wages, no doctor's who treated me will be paid, no medical expense being paid, no replacement cost being paid to the people who helped me, no mileage for all that traveling time. All for a simple $235.00 fee for filing with the court in a timely matter. This should be the first thing an attorney's office should do. Also, I kept in contact with the paralegal that was on my case, ( I liked her) but no knowledge about claims statutory NOTHING! you see, I am informing now what happened. I know things happens and I wasn't going to post, but when I see another customer with similarities, I thought you know.. people need to know. Now I am stuck with paying those bills mentioned and money lost for gas etc. Wait! every time I did call the paralegal she would say it's the insurance company taking so long. while all the time Paul Whiting's office had not filed my case in court. Then when I received my records thank GOD! I got them when I did, I see where the insurance company corresponded to this attorney's office about what they were going to do with my case. UH.... shouldn't the attorney's office be asking the insurance company THIS?? I'm just saying..
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Hired attorney

My Case

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Very Very Unprofessional! This Firm should be closed down for business. My Paralegal never returned my phone calls and when she did she was very disrespectful and short with me. I have had at least 4 different paralegals on my file in 2 years so I guess they didn't want to stay with this firm either. I tried to complain to Mr. Whiting but he never returned my voicemails. Not only did they not keep me informed about my case they left me with medical bills that were not paid by my insurance company because they missed my statue of limitations. Now Im stuck with bad credit, bad injuries, and no money since they settled out for pennies on a dollar and all of my future medical coverage. I would not recommend this firm to represent a rat in cheese court!
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

All Talk - No Action

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Told me what I wanted to hear then didn't even bother keeping me informed and him and his staff wouldn't take my calls or call me back because I didn't have a multi million case I guess! Don't have a problem taking his share of my monthly checks though - that's when I did get them on time. Like I said all talk to get you in the door. I probably could have done the job myself but made it sound like I had to have a lawyer do the work for me.

Attorney endorsements

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Joseph Lavigne, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Paul is very hard working and does an outstanding job for his clients. He is well prepared, honest, and a pleasure to work with.

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Car accident Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

John O'Brien, Car accident Attorney on May 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

Christopher Leroi, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Whiing is one of the most exemplary and extraordinary attorneys that I have encountered in 24 years of practice. Despite being a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and private attorney for nearly two and a half decades, I continue to learn valuable information from his posts every day. I would highly recommend.

Roderick Clutter

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John Worman

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Sarah Woods

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William Woods

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Joseph Woods

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James Murphy, Car accident Attorney on Feb 27, 2013
Relationship: Friend

I recently got to know Paul at a legal group conference. It provided me an excellent opportunity to personally hear him speak about his expertise in the practice area of personal injury. I highly recommend him as an attorney.

Evan Oshan, Car accident Attorney on Jan 24, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. A rising star in 2010 and 2011 this is a lawyer who you would be fortunate to have on your side.

Kyle Bristow

I endorse Mr. Whiting. As evidenced by the number of questions he has answered on Avvo, he has a great understanding of the law. One can deduce through his many work experiences that he is a stellar attorney.

Susan Duke, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 26, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Gary Massey, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 27, 2012
Relationship: Friend

I've know Paul for a couple of years now. He is a tireless advocate for his clients and the pursuit of justice. You can count on him to bring expertise, passion, and concern for his client's needs.

Kevin Lesperance, Car accident Attorney on Feb 15, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have worked with Paul for years and highly recommend his firm for legal work on the east side of Michigan. He is particularly knowledgeable and skilled in helping individuals obtain rightful benefits from their auto insurance company following a serious accident (and wrongful denial of benefits) and disability benefits from the state.

Steven Gursten, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 13, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Paul Whiting is an excellent attorney and friend. I had the pleasure of working with him on an auto accident case recently. Paul was aggressive, smart, dedicated and very hard working. I would strongly recommend him as a lawyer.

Mark Bello, Car accident Attorney on Feb 9, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Paul Whiting is, simply, an outstanding advocate for his clients. In an era where insurance companies delay and deny claims in an effort to make clients desperate to settle for anything they can get, Paul patiently guides his clients through the process and holds insurance companies and defendants fully accountable for damages. Paul has my highest recommendation.

Christopher Dixon, Car accident Attorney on Feb 8, 2012
Relationship: Friend

Paul is an incredible lawyer who is unwilling to accept anything less than full reimbursement for all of his client's harms and losses. Despite pressure from large insurance corporations to settle, Paul is capable of taking any matter to trial to allow the community to decide the full measure of damages for his clients. I highly recommend Paul if you or anyone you love has suffered an injury through the negligence of another. Paul has a unique ability to aggressively represent his client's while demonstrating an incredible degree of compassion for their suffering.

George Burke, Social security Attorney on Feb 8, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I've known Paul for 15 years. Paul is a professional and I refer him all my social security disability cases. If you don't handle SSD yourself, then refer them to Paul.

John Fagan, Car accident Attorney on Feb 7, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a skilled advocate who knows how to get the job done for automobile and motorcycle victims. He works hard to get the best result for his clients.

Cost

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  • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
    33%-33%
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