About Michael
Biography
Obtained $16 Million settlement in October 2005 in motor vehicle crash case which is beleived to be a record for ther State of Michigan.
Obtained a $3 million medical negligence against the University of Michigan Hospital in February 2007.
Case Evaluator for Wayne, Washtenaw, Lenawee and Livingston Counties.
Coach of Premier soccer teams(1998 to 2009) and AAU basketball teams(1998 to 2008).
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-33%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Michigan for 46 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 46 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Garris, Garris, Garris & Garris, P.C.
300 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104-2010
Law Offices of Michael J. Garris
Garris Garris Garris & Garris P C, 300 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI, 481042010
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Michael J. Garris's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
10 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Tracy | February 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Excellent Attorney
Dealing with a car accident is confusing and I felt vulnerable! Mr. Garris walked me though the process step by step . I had allot of questions he took the time to explain and make sure I knew the next steps . Mr. Garris made me feel important in a situation that I felt lost and had very little knowl...
Posted by KAI | February 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death
Thank you Mr.Garris.
My daughter was hit and killed by a drunk driver. After interviewing several lawyers I chose Mr. Garris. The main reason was he showed how much he cared for my family’s well-being before presenting what he could do for me. He genuinely showed compassion. Mr. Garris was honest, diligent and availabl...
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Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Who's Who in the World, marquis Who's Who in American Law
2009
Superlawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis
2008
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Lawdragon leading Plaintiff's' lawyers in America, Lawdragon Magazine
2007
Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2007
Who's Who in America, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer (Michigan)
2001
Best Law Firm, Business Insider Magazine
Work Experience
1979 - Present
Partner, Garris,Garris, Garris and Garris P.C.
Associations
1980 - Present
Washtenaw County Bar Association
1980 - Present
Washtenaw County Trial Lawyers Association
1979 - Present
Michigan Association For Justice
1979 - Present
American Association for Justice
Education
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2006
Overcoming 5 Obstacles to Achieve a $16 Million Settlement
Languages
English