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Bret A. Schnitzer

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  • Lincoln Park, MI
  • Licensed for 34 years
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About Bret

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

Personal injury
  1. Personal injury: 100%

    : Mesothelioma / Asbestos, Animal / Dog Bite, Spinal Cord Injury; Auto, Motorcycle, Truck Accidents, Construction, Premises.

    35 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

3334 Fort St
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3334 Fort St
Lincoln Park, MI, 48146

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MIActive And In Good Standing198612/27/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers943
Legal guides16
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top Lawyer In Michigandbusiness2014
Top Lawyer In Michigan (Product liability)dbusiness2014
Top Lawyer In Michigan (Legal Malpractice)dbusiness2014
AV Peer Review RatingMartindale-Hubbell2013
Super lawyerSuperLawyers2009
Advocate awardUniversity of Detroit Law1984
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Trial AttorneyLaw Offices of Bret A. Schnitzer,P.C.1991 - Present
Trial AttorneyThe Law Offices of Zeff & Zeff, P.C.1986 - 1991
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Mediation Tribunal AssociationPlaintiff Mediator1990 - Present
Michigan Association for JusticeN/A1986 - Present
Michigan Bar AssociationN/A1985 - Present
American Association for JusticeN/A1985 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
SchnitzerlawBlogAn Intoxicated Person caused my accident2013
SchnitzerlawblogMichigan Mesothelioma Attorney2013
Schnitzerlawblog14 Top Causes Of Auto Accidents in Michigan2013
J.D. Supra Legal NewsMichigan Trial Reporter2012
Michigan Lawyers Weekly (front page)Slip and Fall Victory2007
Detroit Free PressFeds get tough on airlines as disabled fliers complain2000
Michigan Lawyers Weekly (Front Page).Injured City Workers Can Sue Employer For Faulty Traffic Light1993
State Bar of Michigan publicationDual Capacity Doctrine1993
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Detroit Mercy School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1985
James Madison College at Michigan State UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1982
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
State Bar of MichiganRecent Jury Verdict on PIP and Uninsured Motorist Case2012
Michigan Association for Justice, Auto No-Fault CommitteeRecent Jury Verdicts2012
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
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
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).

Reviews

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My husband was hit on his motorcycle by a drunk driver. After getting the run around from the insurance company, i made the choice to contact an attorney. Bret was the man for us, he got the job done. He always kept us informed and we are very grateful for all he did!!!!

ONE OF A KIND! THE BEST LAWYER FOR THE JOB!!

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If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, than you owe it to yourself to hire Bret Schnitzer. He is the hardest working, most knowledgable and experienced injury attorney in Michigan. He got me more money than I even could have ever believed. I am forever grateful to Bret Schnitzer and I hope that you hire him because he is the best of the best!

Motorcycle accident lawyer downriver, michigan

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This is the best injury attorney downriver, and probably in the State of Michigan. If you are seriously injured this is the attorney to hire. He does alot of auto cases and motorcycle cases and trucking injury cases. He got me over one million for my motorcycle accident.

THE BEST INJURY LAWYER IN TOWN

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He is the best and he obtained over 5 million dollars for me in my auto accident.

Attorney endorsements

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Mark Clay, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Schnitzer. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first.

David Christensen, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 10, 2014
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Bret is an outstanding attorney. He has a tremendous track record in injury cases. His clients are extremely fortunate to have him as their attorney.

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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Hovanes Margarian, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 17, 2014
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Sean Cleary, Personal injury Attorney on May 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on May 1, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

John Fotopoulos, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 25, 2013
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John Worman

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Michael Terani

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Bryce Fetter, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 20, 2013
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Randall Sevenish

Great contributor to the Avvo community and is highly respected in the legal community.

Drew Barnett

Bret is a competent advocate who gets results for his clients. I'm happy to endorse Mr. Schnitzer.

Kenneth LaBore

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Schnitzer is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney.

Chris Limberopoulos, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 29, 2012
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Brets results for his clients speak for itself!!!!

Kyle Bristow

I endorse Mr. Schnitzer. As evidenced by the number of questions he has answered on Avvo, he has a great understanding of the law. One can deduce through his many work experiences that he is a stellar attorney.

Herbert Ellis

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Mark Caruso

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Guy Wade

I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected in the legal community and always provides excellent advice and recommendations to complex problems.

Brad Micklin, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 15, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. He is an experienced attorney who puts personal attention to his cases and clients.

James Alexander, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 14, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.

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