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James O. Elliott
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Biography
The Law Offices of James O. Elliott is one of the leading personal injury law firms in the area and has won Millions of Dollars for clients involved in accidents of many types. This firm has done innovative work with many types of personal injury cases including auto accidents, dog bites, slip and fall, wrongful death, and assault cases. Mr.Elliott also handles cases involving nursing home abuse and neglect, cases on behalf of children, and more.
As can be viewed from our homepage, Mr. Elliott’s work has been profiled on numerous national and local television shows and in many publications including The Montel Williams Show, ESPN, Fox Sports Network, CBS, NBC, ABC, The Jim Rome Show, Sports Illustrated, The Detroit News and The Detroit Free Press.
We utilize medical and legal experts in the areas of accident reconstruction, pre-litigation, photography and investigation, when necessary. Mr. Elliott accepts cases throughout the state of Michigan and consults in other states as well.
Attorney James O. Elliott strives to get his clients the best and highest awards, jury verdicts and settlements. At the same time, James O. Elliott strives to make certain that his clients know that it is not only about the money. His clients are always given the integrity and respect that they deserve.
One of the things that sets the Law Offices of James O. Elliott apart from most other law firms is that you will deal personally with Jim Elliott on your individual case and not with a paralegal or associate. It is highly recommended that, when you seek out an attorney to handle your claim, you make certain you know exactly who will be representing you and who you will be dealing with throughout the course of your case. Be sure that your matter will not be handed off to someone else or to another law firm. Instead of dealing with an investigator or a paralegal throughout the entire process, you should make sure that the attorney you hire will continue to have one-on-one contact with you.
Mr. Elliott, the firm's founder, is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which consists of a very prestigious group of trial attorneys who have achieved major trial verdicts and settlements in excess of One Million Dollars. Fewer than 1% of all attorneys in the United States are members.
Contact Attorney James O. Elliott today. He looks forward to speaking with you!
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33%-33%
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Licensed in Michigan for 39 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1986
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Location
Law Offices of James O. Elliott
43494 Woodward Ave Ste 205, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302-5054
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Posted by John | March 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Absolutely the Best
I have known Mr. Elliott for over 20 years. I have had the opportunity to refer him many personal injury cases. He is very caring and effective. You want an attorney that gets results. He does. On a ten point scale, he rates a twenty. He is an attorney that you can trust and rely upon.
Posted by Kevin | March 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Animal & Dog Bites
One of the best
Mr Elliott was my lawyer in a dog bite injury. Did a great job representing me. Very happy with the outcome of this lawsuit. He is the mailman best friend.
Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
In it for the long haul!
Jim has been fighting for and assisting my family for many years and has been a great asset and friend. It's always best to be on the winning side!
Posted by Jen | March 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Awesome!
Mr. Elliott is quite frankly, Awesome. He was so easy to work with and so thorough, and always looking out for my best interest. Never once did I think another attorney could do a better job. I am still thankful to this day for the all work he's done. :)
James O. Elliott's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is very persuasive and a good advocate for his clients."
"I have referred a couple of clients to Jim and they have all gotten great results and been very happy. Jim is very aggressive and very effective. I highly endorse Jim!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is extremely thorough and fights hard for his clients. He is one of the most capable attorneys in the personal injury field I have come across in my 28 years of practicing law."
"Jim Elliott is an excellent plaintiff’s attorney, fighting for the rights of people who have been victimized by their own attorneys (such as in legal malpractice cases) or by the negligence of others (such as in wrongful death cases). He cares about his clients and works hard to vindicate them in the courts."
"Jim is one of the most capable attorneys I have ever dealt with both as an opponent and as a Mediator on several of his cases. He is highly skilled and experienced in all the areas of Plaintiff's personal injury law. He is fearless in both his trial preparation and the trial itself. What sets Jim apart, however, is his unwavering commitment to his client's interests above all else. He is without a doubt a credit to our profession and I endorse him without reservation."
Kurt Schnelz
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2011
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2010
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2010
2010 Million-Dollar Verdicts & Settlements, Largest Settlements, Michigan Lawyers Weekly
2005
Largest Verdicts "1.4 Million Awarded for Defamation", Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Work Experience
1986 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of James O. Elliott
Associations
2010 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumLifetime Member
2008 - Present
United States District Court-Eastern District of Michigan
1988 - Present
Michigan Association for JusticeMember
1986 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
1986 - Present
Oakland County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2014
Super LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$1.5M Settlement - Injury from Store Display
$1.5 Million Settlement
Girl Wins $1M from Detroit Tigers
$1 Million Judgment
Largest Defamation Judgment in Michigan
$1.4 Million Judgment
Shop Class Injury
$1 Million Settlement
Burned by Fallen Coffee Pot
$100,000+
Mother Killed by Drunk Driver
$1.586 Million
Car Struck in Intersection by Ambulance
$312,500 at Facilitation
Partial Finger Amputation from Dog Bite
$292,500.00
Construction Zone Sign Impales Driver
$750,000
Dentist Assaults Multiple Patients
Various Settlements
Group Home Resident Raped, Home Never Intended to Tell Family
$688K and Woman's Family Received Custody of Baby
Education
1985
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
Oakland University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers