Chad David Engelhardt

Chad David Engelhardt

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Ann Arbor, MI
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking Accident

3049 Miller Road, Ann Arbor, MI

About Chad

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 20 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2005

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC

3049 Miller Road, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103

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Chad David Engelhardt's Reviews

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2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Genefer | October 30, 2010

Great Attorney

Mr Engelhardt handle a case for me in 2009. I was impressed with his knowledge of the law and his handling of my case. Mr Englehardt took great pains to keep me informed at every level. When I had a question or did not understand something , Mr Engelhardt took the time to answer my questions compl...etely. When I called Mr Engelhardt about my case, he would always call me back personally and in a very timely manner. I felt very secure with Mr Engelhardt as my lawyer. I could not have had a better lawyer and was very happy with the outcome of my case.

Posted by normancampbell | October 29, 2010

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Mr.Engelhardt assisted me in divorce proceedings. He was extremely well versed and professional. Defines the word trustworthy.

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Chad David Engelhardt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Harold Downer

Medical malpractice lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He's the "go to guy" for me with medical malpractice."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Chad. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Mark Sucher

Medical malpractice lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Chad for a few years. He is widely regarded as a fine attorney, a gentleman and a fierce advocate for his clients. He has very specialized knowledge in the field of medical malpractice and is well respected by colleagues, opposing counsel and the courts. Chad is an excellent choice for an attorney and will represent your interests extremely well."

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Beverly Griffor

Medical malpractice lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chad cares a great deal for the people he represents and does all that he can to help them in their unique situations. He gets to the heart of the matter and carefully advises his clients each step of the way."

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Stephen Sinas

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chad is a smart and talented trial attorney. He truly cares about the people he represents and is highly respected in the Michigan legal community."

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Craig Romanzi

Medical malpractice lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chad is truly one of the brightest, most thorough attorneys - not to mention one of the nice guys - I have met in this profession."

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George Burke

Medical malpractice lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chad is a bright and active attorney in Michigan. He is well respected by both the plaintiff's bar and the defense bar. I endorse this lawyer."

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Deanna Kelley

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chad Engelhardt is blessed with a wicked combination of spellbinding orator skills, brilliant charisma, and profound intelligence from years of experience. Additionally, Chad has an intense work ethic, and a rock solid sense of ethics. His clients are in excellent hands!"

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Scott Goodwin

Medical malpractice lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chad Engelhardt is a true advocate for his clients. He is a fierce advocate for the rights of the injured and disabled. Not only is he an excellent lawyer but he is a professor of law and his students have recently honored him as professor of the year. What wonderful tribute to his hard work and recognition by his students that they want to listen to what he has to say"

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Lana Panagoulia

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chad Engelhardt is a hard-working, dedicated and highly knowledgeable lawyer. He exemplifies all the necessary qualities for vigorous representation of his clients. Chad's areas of practice include medical malpractice, personal injury and automobile negligence. I highly recommend contacting Chad if you are ever encountered with a crisis involving personal injury. Chad keeps up on the latest rules and case law, serves as an invaluable resource to the professional legal community, and is a highly-regarded and respected leader in professional and bar organizations."

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Paul Whiting

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chad is a leader in the medical malpractice legal community who works tirelessly fighting for his clients. Chad and his firm have had numerous multi-million dollar results and I highly recommend him for your medical malpractice claim."

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Robert Buchanan

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chad is a rising star in medical malpractice and personal injfury litigation, and dedicates his practice to representing patients and families injured by the wrongful conduct of others. He is one of the most thoughtful, knowledgeable, and creative attorneys I know, and I confer with him regularly about strategy, top medical experts, and challenging legal issues. Most important, Chad is a wonderful person, cares about his clients and colleagues, and is always willing to help."

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Kevin Lesperance

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chad is a great person and GREAT attorney. He has an unmatched passion for helping victims of medical negligence. His expertise in this area of the law leads our professional colleagues to consult with Chad and seek his guidance on a regular basis. In addition to being an outstanding lawyer, Chad demonstrates integrity and honor in every facet of his practice. He is committed to patient safety and has the experience and passion needed to obtain outstanding results for his clients. I would highly recommend Chad to anyone in need of an excellent personal injury lawyer."

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Steven Gursten

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chad truly cares about his clients - those who are most in need. You don't find many trial lawyers like him out there. Chad will fight for his clients until the end, whether if it’s over insurance benefits they’ve been wrongfully denied, or a difficult med mal case. I strongly recommend Chad. I have referred cases to him with the utmost faith in his practice, character and accountability. He’s an incredibly hard working lawyer who will put in the time to help his clients."

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Aaron Boria

Wrongful termination lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Char Engelhardt. Chad is an excellent lawyer with an attention to detail. He cares about his clients and it shows. I would not hesitate to refer a client to Chad."

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Marc Shefman

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chad Engelhardt embodies what all injury attorneys strive for--honesty, integrity, and an amazing reputation amongst his peers. Further, I have personally witnessed Chad silence the insurance company's lawyer before the judge on many an occasion with his knowledge of the law and ability to advocate for his clients interest to the judge so the judge rules in his favor. Whether your matter is a simple traffic ticket, an auto accident, or a more complicated medical malpractice case, I would, without hesitation, trust Chad Engelhardt with your case."

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Thomas James

Litigation lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Engelhardt is a recognized leader in the community as a zealous advocate to his clients. I believe his professional experience as a law enforcement officer gives him a unique perspective that affords him an advantage when dealing with defendants and unreasonable insurance companies. His commitment to his family is also admirable. You know when you select Mr. Engelhardt as your attorney that you are selecting a champion who believes in core family values. He will protect your family and your rights."

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James Amberg

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When you need a personal injury or medical malpractice attorney, you need somebody who fights and believes in your case. Chad is that lawyer. Chad's road to becoming one of the top personal injury lawyers in Michigan was not easy. Unlike most, Chad had to work from the ground up, risking his life every day working as a corrections officer to put food on the table for his family, while at the same time putting himself through law school and repeatedly receiving the top marks year after year. That is why Chad understands your situation, he has lived it. That is also why the insurance company cringes when they see his name on your case. They know exactly what I know, that Chad is an honest, extremely intelligent, and aggressive litigator who knows what it's like to be up against incredible odds, and yet win every time. So when you or your family member is making that difficult decision of what lawyer to represent you, consider Chad, the Michigan Personal Injury attorney."

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Americo Fernandes

Medical malpractice lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Friend

"Chad is a dedicated, hard working lawyer. He takes the practice of law seriously and the vigorous representation of his clients even more serious. He practices in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury and automobile negligence. Anyone who needs fierce, effective and swift representation in one of these practice areas needs Chad on their side. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 50 Michigan Consumer Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Assocation

2016

Top 50 Michigan Consumer Lawyer, Superlawyers

2016

Michigan Super Lawyer, Superlawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Assocation

2015

Top 50 Michigan Consumer Lawyer, Superlawyers

2015

Top 100 Michigan Superlawyer, Superlawyers

2015

Michigan Super Lawyer, Superlawyers

2014

Outstanding Charitable Service Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Up and Coming Lawyer, Michigan Lawyers Weekly

2014

Top Attorney, Crain's Detroit Business

2014

Top Lawyer, Hour dbusiness

2014

Top 50 Consumer Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Student Choice Award-Adjunct Professor, Cooley Law School SBA-AA

2013

Top Lawyer, Hour Detroit Business Magazine

2013

SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Pacesetter, Michigan Association for Justice

2013

Integrity in our Community, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2012

Student Choice Award-Adjunct Professor, Cooley Law School SBA-AA

2012

Top Young Attorney, New York Times

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2011

Top Young Attorney in Michigan, The New York Times

2011

Michigan Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Top Lawyer, Dbusiness Magazine

2010

Michigan Rising Star, Super Lawyers

N/A

Professional Responsibility, Phi Delta Phi

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Civil Justice Attorney, Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC

2012 - Present

Adjunct Professor & Clinical Field Supervisor, Western Michigan University- Cooley Law School

2009 - 2012

Trial Attorney, Moran, Raimi, Goethel & Karnani, PC

2005 - 2009

Partner, Webb Engelhardt & Fernandes

1992 - 2005

Deputy Sheriff, Oakland County Sheriff's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Negligence Law Section

Council Member

2009 - Present

Washtenaw Association for Justice

Executive Board Member

2005 - Present

Michigan Assocation for Justice

Executive Board Member

American Association for Justice

Washtenaw County Bar Association

Oakland County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Gifford v. MHA Insurance Co.

$1,000,000.00

Confidential

$850,000

Miller v. University of Michigan

$2.5 Million

Confidential

1.5 Million

Jane Doe v. Public Institution

$125,000

Confidential

$210,000

Confidential

1.2 Million

Confidential

$275,000

Confidential

$475,000

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Education

2005

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

Juris Doctor

2000

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Michigan Association for Justice Annual Seminar

The Role of Medical Literature Post-Elher

2016

Michigan Association for Justice Annual Seminar

Moderator

2015

Michigan Assocation for Justice

Effectively litigating challenges to expert testimony under Rule 702 and Daubert

2015

MAJ Meadowbrook Seminar

Top Technology Tools for the Courtroom

2015

MAJ Annual Seminar

Moderator

2014

University of Michigan Law School, Civil Trial Practice (LAW753)

Guest Lecturer- Civil Trial Practice

2014

UDM Law School Court of Claims Symposium Negligence Panel Invited Speaker Court of Claims Symposium

2014

State Bar of Michigan 7th Annual YLS Summit

Your Client's Clock is Ticking, Don't Blow it! An Overview of Michigan's Statutes of Limitation, Claim Accrual, Notice, Tolling and Savings Provisions.

2014

SBM Orientation on Lawyer Professionalism

Professionalism In Action

2014

MAJ Meadowbrook Seminar

The "New" Michigan Court of Claims: Practice and Procedure

2014

MAJ Annual Rapid Fire Seminar

Moderator

2013

State Bar of Michigan, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Orientation on Lawyer Professionalism

2013

Michigan Association for Justice

SB652: What Happened to the Court of Claims?

2013

MAJ Medical Malpractice Seminar

Fundamentals of Robotic Surgery Litigation

2013

MAJ Annual Seminar

Moderator

2013

Defense Medical Examiner Seminar

Moderator

2013

2013

American Inns of Court, Washtenaw County

Panelist, SOCIAL MEDIA AS A TOOL IN THE LITIGATION ARSENAL

2013

AAJ DA VINCI ROBOTIC SURGERY LITIGATION

Responding to Surgical Complications

2012

West (Thomson Reuters) Chiropractic Malpractice

2012

Trial Evidence Competition

Invited Judge

2012

TMCLS Moot Court

Invited Judge

2012

TMCLS

MentorJET

2012

State Bar of Michigan, TMCLS

Orientation On Lawyer Professionalism

2012

Michigan Trial Lawyers Association

They made their bed, but do that have to lie in it? The use of hospital internal policies post-Jilek.

2012

Michigan Association for Justice

Taking the fight to the insurance company's front door: Use of consent judgments and garnishment actions to prevail in medical malpractice insurance coverage disputes.

2012

Medical Negligence Annual Seminar

Maximize your client's recovery: Making sense of Michigan's hybrid collateral source rule

2012

Effective Settlement Demand and Initial Pleading Practice

Moderator

2011

TMCLS

Professionalism in Action

2011

Pathway to Success

Transitioning from Cooley Student to Successful Lawyer

2011

Michigan Association for Justice

Taking Effective Expert Witness Depositions

2011

American Inns of Court

Ethical Client Intake

2010

2010 Medical Malpractice Institute

Peer Review: Not an Iron Curtain

2009

Solo and Small Firm Section

Using Technology To Improve Legal Services

Publications

2016

State Bar of Michigan Negligence Law Quarterly A TIME OF GRACE – MICHIGAN’S DISABILITY TOLLING STATUTE

2015

Michigan Causes of Action Formbook Health Care Provider Malpractice

2015

Torts: Michigan Law and Practice, Second Edition Healthcare Malpractice

2014

Journal of the Michigan Assn. for Justice Vol XLV, No. 3 The Michigan Court of Claims Battle

2014

State Bar of Michigan Negligence LAw Section Quarterly Well-Crafted Prose with a Twist: Cooney's Sketches on Legal Style

2011

Starting the Case: Michigan Complaint Manual Chapter 115: Fraudulent Transfer; Quiet Title

2011

State Bar of Michigan, Negligence Law Section Quarterly Immunity for Some is Justice For None

N/A

Michigan Assoc. for Justice Peer Review: Not An Iron Curtain

Languages

English

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