PERSONAL INJURY AND WRONGFUL DEATH CASES THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN. WE ONLY CHARGE A FEE IF WE RECOVER. CALL US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION AT 313/389-2234.
Practice areas
: Mesothelioma / Asbestos, Animal / Dog Bite, Spinal Cord Injury; Auto, Motorcycle, Truck Accidents, Construction, Premises.
35 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1986 | 12/27/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Top Lawyer In Michigan | dbusiness | 2014 |
Top Lawyer In Michigan (Product liability) | dbusiness | 2014 |
Top Lawyer In Michigan (Legal Malpractice) | dbusiness | 2014 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Super lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2009 |
Advocate award | University of Detroit Law | 1984 |
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Title | Company name | Duration |
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Trial Attorney | Law Offices of Bret A. Schnitzer,P.C. | 1991 - Present |
Trial Attorney | The Law Offices of Zeff & Zeff, P.C. | 1986 - 1991 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Mediation Tribunal Association | Plaintiff Mediator | 1990 - Present |
Michigan Association for Justice | N/A | 1986 - Present |
Michigan Bar Association | N/A | 1985 - Present |
American Association for Justice | N/A | 1985 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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SchnitzerlawBlog | An Intoxicated Person caused my accident | 2013 |
Schnitzerlawblog | Michigan Mesothelioma Attorney | 2013 |
Schnitzerlawblog | 14 Top Causes Of Auto Accidents in Michigan | 2013 |
J.D. Supra Legal News | Michigan Trial Reporter | 2012 |
Michigan Lawyers Weekly (front page) | Slip and Fall Victory | 2007 |
Detroit Free Press | Feds get tough on airlines as disabled fliers complain | 2000 |
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Michigan Lawyers Weekly (Front Page). | Injured City Workers Can Sue Employer For Faulty Traffic Light | 1993 |
State Bar of Michigan publication | Dual Capacity Doctrine | 1993 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Detroit Mercy School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1985 |
James Madison College at Michigan State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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State Bar of Michigan | Recent Jury Verdict on PIP and Uninsured Motorist Case | 2012 |
Michigan Association for Justice, Auto No-Fault Committee | Recent Jury Verdicts | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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C. Washington v Progressive Insurance Co. | $350,000.00, Jury Verdict (including post judgment attorney fees and costs) |
Unnamed Child v homeowner | $300,000.00 policy limits |
J. Grissom v Corporate Defendant | $1,100,000.00 |
J. Brown v Corporate Defendant | $550,000.00 |
M. Ruiz v City of Detroit | $635,000.00 Arbitration award-binding and not appealed |
B. Jackson v Corp Defendant and Modern Insurance | $1,200,000.00 |
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B. Bass v Meijers | $2,000,000.00 |
R. Mack v Michigan Consolidated Gas Company | $1,350,000.00, Jury Verdict |
S. Morgan v Mack Truck Inc. et al. | $1,800,000.00, Jury Verdict |
J. Robinson v. Corporate Defendant | $950,000.00 |
G. Young v Corporate Defendant | $750,000.00, Jury Verdict |
R. Smith v. Undislosed lawfirm and undisclosed lawyer | $1,100,000.00 |
C. Jones v Commercial Car wash | $750,000.00 |
B. Stombaugh v. Corporate Defendant | $475,000.00 settled shortly before trial. |
A. Norwood v Corporate Landlord | $560,000.00, Jury Verdict |
M. Hurd v Sears and Robuck, Inc. | $375,000.00, Jury Verdict (including award of costs, interest and attorney fees under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act). |
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David Christensen, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 10, 2014
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Great contributor to the Avvo community and is highly respected in the legal community.
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Brets results for his clients speak for itself!!!!
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