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Lisa Michelle Esser
About Lisa
Biography
100% of my practice is dedicated to helping those injured as a result of medical malpractice and birth injury receive justice. I have been successful in obtaining millions for my clients. In 2010, I was apart of the team that obtained one of the largest medical malpractice jury verdicts in Michigan. I have handled all varieties of medical malpractice, wrongful death and birth injury cases. I have been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star and have been included in National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
80%
14 years
Birth Injury
20%
14 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Michigan for 18 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Sommers Schwartz P.C.
One Towne Square, Suite 1700, Southfield, MI, 48076
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Lisa Michelle Esser's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. If you think you have been the victim of medical wrongdoing then call this fine attorney at once- don't delay because time for pursuing such cases is limited!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is an amazing attorney!!"
"I endorse Lisa Esser. She has years of solid experience, the respect of attorneys who know he and her dozens of well written and published answers to questions at Avvo.com show that she knows the law and likes to make sure that her clients understand it too. If you have a question about Medical Malpractice Law, she is your answer. I recommend her to you."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Esser is very knowledgeable attorney"
"Without a doubt, Lisa is one of the best lawyers I know. She is very smart and easy to get ahold of. When I have a client with a problem in her field, I would never consider referring that person to anyone else. She advocates zealously for her clients and has a proven track record to back it up."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
Summa Cum Laude, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2006
Distinguished Student Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2006
President's Achievement Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2006
James E. Burns Memorial Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2006
Eugene Krasicky Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2005
Law Review Screening and Preemption Editor, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2003
Honors Scholorship, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2003
Sol Siegel Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Partner, Sommers Schwartz P.C.
Associations
2013 - Present
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM) (Oakland Region)Member
2013 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2007 - Present
Michigan Association for JusticeMember
2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Michigan Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Oakland County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$790,000 Settlement Brain Damaged Baby Due to Failure to Properly Perform Cesarean Section
Settled - $790,000
$1 Million Settlement for Death Due to Untreated Bacteremia Infection that Developed into Sepsis and Septic Shock
Settled - $1 Million
$1.4 Million Settlement for Boy Brain Damaged Due to Anaphylactic Shock Caused by Allergy Injection
Settled - $1.4 Million
Milosevic v. Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Verdict - $1,215,000
$2.1 Million Dollar Settlement for Man who Awoke Paralyzed after Thoracic Fusion
Settled - $2.1 Million
$1.3 Million Dollar Settlement for Woman Injured in Bus Accident
Settled - $1.3 Million
Education
N/A
International Law, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
N/A
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Western Michigan University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
International Law, Canterbury University, Christchurch, New Zealand
Publications
2007
Mississippi Law Journal
Research Assistant to Patrick Corbett for the Article - "Prosecution Responses to Internet Victimization: Prosecuting The Internet Fraud Case Without Going Broke"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a physician legally withhold prescriptions pending payment?
01 May 2013
Q&A
Doctor gave me a medication I'm allergic to, can I sue him?
29 Apr 2013
Q&A
How do I access my husbands medical records?
25 Mar 2013