Dean M. Googasian

Dean M. Googasian

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Bloomfield Hills, MI
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Class Action ... +2 more

6895 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI

About Dean

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 27 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1998

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Googasian Firm PC

6895 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48301

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Dean M. Googasian's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chris | January 24, 2014

Dean M. Googasian is AMAZING!!!!

Mr. Googasian helped assist me with my Class Action against Sallie Mae. Him and the rest of his staff were very approachable and were able to answer whatever questions I had. Mr. Googasian fought tooth and nail during my arbitration and in the end was able to get a judgement in my favor. I will be... eternally greatful for everything that he and his staff was able to do for me and my family.

Posted by Rebecca | January 23, 2014

ComputerTraining.com/Sallie Mae

Mr. Googasian and his team represented the students of Computer Training.com in a class action lawsuit (Smith vs. Computer Training.com) after the school closed its doors, failing to keep it's promise of lifetime job placement. The Googasian Firm then assisted in my arbitration against Sallie Mae in... the fall of 2013. The experience of arbitration was nothing I had ever experienced and I was walked through the process step by step. I was very pleased, not only with the outcome, but also with the way my case was handled. Mr. Googasian and Ms. Kubit were professional, considerate and compassionate about my situation. If I ever find myself in need of an attorney I would not hesitate to contact The Googasian Firm.

Posted by Gabi | January 21, 2014

Professional on all levels

I've never been personally involved with a legal case and was very hesitant to trust and believe a lawyer could help my situation. To my surprise the firm was very responsive and Dean himself would get involved via phone or email follow-ups since we live in different states. Once my hearing was arran...ged, he took the time to answer all my questions and prepare me for the environment what was laying ahead. He was on key so much, that even if I would have lost, I knew he done everything a human possibly could do to bring the truth out. I am thrilled to so say, it went into my favor! Thank you again Dean, for your superior research, knowledge, listening skills and profession!

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Dean M. Googasian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Roberts

Litigation lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with Dean on two probate and litigation matters. He is incredibly smart, honest and candid. I would highly recommend him for any wrongful death or breach of trust lawsuit."

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Robert Kostin

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am pleased to endorse Dean Googasian and the Googasian Firm and do so as a result of referring personal injury cases and other matters to Dean for more than 20 years. The Googasian Firm has, in every instance, maximized the return for our clients and have paid referral fees on time making myself, as a referring attorney, and our clients very happy with the services they received. I whole heartedly endorse Dean Googasian and would recommend other referring attorneys to utilize Dean’s services."

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Scott Roberts

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers/Michigan, National Trial Lawyers Association

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Distinguished Brief Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law Review

1999

Special Acheivement Award, US Department of Justice

1998

Jason L. Honigman Scholarship, Wayne State University Law School

1997

Order of the Coif, Wayne State University Law School

1997

Editor In Chief, Wayne Law Review

1997

Summa Cum Laude, Wayne State University Law School

1996

West Publishing Book Award, Wayne State University Law School

1996

Associate Editor, The Wayne Law Review

1996

Gold Key Certificate, Wayne State University Law School

1995

Charles V. Hammond Scholarship, Wayne State University Law School

1995

Frances and Charles Dryker Scholarship, Wayne State University Law School

1995

Ira J. Spoon Award, Wayne State University Law School

1995

Gold Key Certificate, Wayne State University Law School

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Partner, The Googasian Firm, P.C.

1999 - 2001

Associate, Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn

1998 - 1999

Special Assistant To The Assistant Attorney General, Crim, Us Department Of Justice

1997 - 1998

Clerk, Michigan Supreme Court

Associations

2009 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Oakland County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

American Inns of Court

Member

2012 - 2013

Michigan Association for Justice

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Golberg v. Clayton College of Natural Health

Class Certified/Class Action Settlement Approved

Smith v. ComputerTraining.com, Inc.

Class Certified/Judgment Entered on Behalf of Class

Mathews v. N & B Properties, LLC

Class Certified/Class Action Settlement Approved

General Motors v. Alum-Bunk, Corp.

Summary Judgment obtained for client

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Education

1997

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

OCBA ABC's

Protecting Your Online Identity

2011

OCBA ABC's

New Practice of Law

Publications

2012

Institute of Continuing Education (Michigan) Opening Statements and Closing Arguments

2003

Wayne Law Review Evidence

2000

The Wayne Law Review Criminal Law

Languages

English

Activity

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