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Licensed in Michigan for 48 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1977
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Stern, William S. Attorney
23855 Northwestern Highway,, Southfield, MI, 48075
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William S. Stern's Reviews
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Posted by Kolina | January 20, 2012
Recommended by Ernest Needle
Mr. Stern represented my family in a lawsuit against the insurance company of a driver that killed our 3 year old son. This was a very difficult time for me and my family and Mr. Stern was sympathetic, reliable, trustworthy, and also discovered that our policy included coverage for the incident. Mr. ...
Posted by Dean | June 16, 2011
One of the Best!
All I can say that Stephen Wood was right, you are a Bull dog in the Court Room, as I saw you have a alot of respect in the Court room and in the Law profession. I must say you are the best. The stress that goes along with a divorce is unbelievable, but you kept me together and I thank you for the t...
William S. Stern's Lawyer Endorsements
"This lawyer goes to great lengths to get the best results for clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"Great lawyer. His opinions and advice make obvious his legal expertise and handle on the law."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Stern is a well respected, generous contributor on Avvo. I would recommend him to anyone needing an experienced advocate."
Donald Mcguigan
Family lawyer
Lisa Stern
Divorce and separation lawyer
Andrea Cartwright
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top Lawyers in Michigan, Leading Lawyers Network
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Top Settlements in 2015, Michigan Lawyers Weekly
2010
Top Lawyers, dbusiness
1985
Approved as case evaluator in Oakland County Courts, Oakland County Circuit Court
1985
Approved as malpractice case evaluator, Wayne County Circuit Court
Work Experience
1981 - Present
Attorney, William Stern, P.C.
1983 - 1984
Adjunct Member, Workers' Comp Appeal Board, State of Michigan
1978 - 1981
Attorney, Kozlow & Woll
1977 - 1978
Attorney, Gittleman, Paskel, Tashman & Walker, PC
Associations
1981 - Present
Michigan Association for JusticeSustaining Member
1977 - Present
Oakland County Bar AssociationMember
1985 - 2017
Oakland County Bar AssociationCase Evaluator
Sample of Legal Cases
Krapedian vs Pontiac Osteopathic
Verdict for Plaintiff
Richard vs Weersing
verdict for plaintff husband
Dupree vs Malpractice Research
large six figure settlement
Education
1977
Detroit College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
University of Michigan
B.G.S.
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was hit by a tire on the highway my insurance is telling me that's 50% my fault. Is this a bad faith issue?
10 Nov 2025
Q&A
Work Place injury; If unable to return due to work duties will i get fired?
18 Aug 2025
Q&A
Is there anything I can do if I only worked on a job for a month and was fired and now I have that problems.
07 Apr 2025