About Gerald

Biography

Gerald E. Thurswell, founder of The Thurswell Law Firm, graduated with distinction from Wayne State University Law School at the age of 23. He is a highly regarded expert in medical malpractice, birth injury, and auto accident litigation. Mr. Thurswell leads a team of 14 experienced attorneys and has obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for injured people throughout Michigan. The Thurswell Law Firm has received the “Best Law Firms” ranking by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® as a metropolitan“Tier-1”firm for medical malpractice and personal injury litigation.

Mr.Thurswell has been chosen as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” by the National Trial Lawyers Association. Additionally, Martindale-Hubble® has bestowed to Gerald Thurswell, in its 2011 edition, the “AV” Preeminent Rating, emblematic of the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Thurswell was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 for his outstanding expertise in medical malpractice and personal injury cases.* He has been selected by Michigan Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top attorneys in Michigan. Only five percent of the lawyers in Michigan are named by Super Lawyers. Mr. Thurswell’s achievements have been acknowledged in the Detroit Business magazine, Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in American Law, and Who's Who in the Midwest.

Mr.Thurswell was the President of the Metropolitan Detroit Chapter of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America; and is a member of the American Association for Justice – Birth Trauma Litigation Group; Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association; The American Society of Forensic Obstetricians and Gynecologists; Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers that have achieved several multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. He is a member of the Michigan Association for Justice Executive Board, Justice PAC, and is on the Judicial Qualifications Committee for The Michigan Association for Justice. He has served the State Bar of Michigan as an Investigator and an Arbitrator for the Attorney Grievance Board. In addition, he has served as a Hearing Panel Chairman for the State Bar Discipline Board. Mr. Thurswell is admitted to the State Bar of Michigan, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition, Mr. Thurswell is also licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia, Illinois, New York, and Colorado.

Thurswell is a highly regarded expert in medical malpractice and personal injury litigation.

At The Thurswell Law Firm, we know that losing a loved one can cause you and your family an immense

The Thurswell Law Firm is recognized as one of the top, successful law firms in the state of Michiga

Practice Areas

Birth Injury 25%

Birth injuries are more common than most parents think. Waiting too long to perform a C-section, pulling on the baby's head or neck, not using forceps properly, failing to untangle the umbilical cord, failing to diagnose meningitis and give antibiotics timely, and failing to resuscitate the baby are all doctor errors that can result in injury or wrongful death. Some preventable birth injuries include mental retardation, erb's palsy, cerebal palsy, or developmental delays.

57 years

25%

Car Accident 25%

If you were injured in an auto, truck, bus, or motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to collect money for medical expenses, medical equipment, lost wages, attendant care, replacement services, home modifications, and funeral costs.

57 years

25%

Medical Malpractice 25%

Preventable medical errors kill over 98,000 people and hurt millions more every year. If someone you know has been injured or killed because a doctor or other health care professional failed to diagnose a heart attack, and failed to provide appropriate treatment, you should call a Michigan medical malpractice attorney immediately. The Thurswell Law Firm will work with you to determine whether there may be a medical malpractice claim resulting from the failure to diagnose or provide treatment.

57 years

25%

Personal Injury 25%

We represent injured victims of car, truck, bus, and motorcycle accidents, airplane crashes, ATV accidents, medical malpractice, birth injuries, dog bites, slip and fall accidents, swimming pool drownings, emergency room malpractice, and surgical errors. Our goal is to achieve the best possible result in the quickest and most efficient way for our clients. Our personal injury lawyers have received an AV rating, the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell ®.

57 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%

Awards

2019

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 33 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1992

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 35 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 39 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1986

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 41 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1984

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 57 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1968

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

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Location

The Thurswell Law Firm PLLC

(248) 354-2323

Fax

1000 Town Ctr Ste 500, Southfield, MI, 48075

thurswell.com/profiles/gerald-thurswell

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The Thurswell Law Firm

(248) 354-2323

Fax

1000 Town Center, Suite 500, Southfield, MI, 48075

thurswell.com/profiles/gerald-thurswell

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Gerald E. Thurswell's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Roniesha | November 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Honest Lawyer

Hired this lawyer & he was honest and very clear on information that was given or said. Hardworking,dedicated assistants as well. As always "God Bless" in his voice.

Posted by Emilie | February 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional Lawyer

I’m exceptionally happy working with Jerry Thurswell. I was given straightforward, honest information from a well-informed, seasoned professional like him and also he was able to represent me in the court for a large settlement case that I filed against a friend of mine who betrayed me after running ...away a huge amount of money. Jerry was very on point and did a great job on my case. I highly recommend him.

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Posted by Lewis | January 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Got You Covered

I got into a car accident and had injuries. While I was struggling to recover, I simply did not have the capacity to deal with the insurance companies. Once I decided to use the services of Jerry Thurswell, I immediately felt at ease. He gave me all the information on how we would proceed with my cas...e, put me in contact with the doctors that I needed for my recovery and handled everything with the insurance companies. I ended up getting all my bills covered and feeling like I was really taken care of during a time when I needed it. I would definitely recommend Jerry Thurswell to everyone.

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Posted by Sherielyn | January 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Reliable Lawyers

Jerry represented me for a personal injury case after I was in a car accident. I highly recommend Jerry and his team at Thurswell Law Firm. They walked me through the process, and someone was always available and able to get back to me quickly and answer any questions I had. They were all really on t...op of my case and got it done. I was very happy with the end result of the case.

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Posted by Therese | January 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Responsive Lawyer

I highly recommend Jerry and his office when it comes to Personal injury law. He was able to answer all my questions. He was also very professional, and always available to my needs. He has always exhibited high integrity and has been very conscientious with our dealings.

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Pamela Mowry

Medical malpractice lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

Linda Bobrin-Plotkin

Medical malpractice lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. His knowledge of the law and negotiating skills are incomparable. He is one of the foremost attorneys in handling birth trauma litigation."

Scott Goodwin

Birth injury lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Best of the best in the area of Birth Trauma. Jerry`s 40 years experience matters when you really need an advocate on your side. More important he`s a father and grandfather who understands your concerns. He`s the best."

Lisa Konetchy

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

Dina Zalewski

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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