Heather Joy Atnip

Heather Joy Atnip

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Rochester, MI
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Brain Injury ... +3 more

400 Water St., Ste 205, Rochester, MI

About Heather

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

We will fight for the full and fair compensation you deserve following a serious motor vehicle accident, representing your best interests both in and out of court, and in all interactions with insurance companies.

25%
Personal Injury 25%

Serious and catastrophic injury claims from clients throughout metro Detroit and the UP are the focus of Atnip & Associates, PLLC. Our attorneys bring 35 years of legal experience to your case.

25%
Wrongful Death 15%

We also vigorously pursue cases against drunk drivers and distracted drivers. There is nothing more devastating than losing a loved one to or suffering a life-altering injury from a reckless or impaired driver.

15%
Insurance Fraud 10%

Property Insurance Claims

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 19 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2006

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Atnip & Asssociates, PLLC

400 Water St., Ste 205, Rochester, MI, 48307

Atnip & Associates Pllc

2740 N Meridian Road, Sanford, MI, 48657

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Heather Joy Atnip's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stephanie | February 13, 2015 | Car Accidents

Auto Accident Insurance

After contacting other law firms, Heather was recommended as "the best" auto law attorney in the state. We found her to be professional, caring, committed and most of all, totally knowledgeable. We were impressed with her promptness in returning all of our phone calls. There is no question that we hi...red the best attorney. We constantly recommend her to anyone in a similar situation. She is exceptional.

Posted by Beth | January 19, 2014 | Animal & Dog Bites

Exceptional Attorney! Professional and Caring

Heather Atnip is indeed, an exceptional attorney, as well as a very caring and professional individual. When my dog and I were attacked by a pit bull dog, Heather not only did an excellent job researching, preparing and presenting the case, but so too she was genuinely concerned about my personal he...alth, safety, and well-being. During the entire process from my initital meeting with Heather up until the final settlement hearing, Heather always kept me informed on the status of my case, as well as regularly shared information with me as to the next step in the process. Heather took time to explain each and every part of the litigation procedures and was sincerely interested in my physical and emotional healing from the injury. Even though Heather was also dealing with other cases and their respective clients, she always made me feel that my case was important to her and that she sincerely cared about me as an individual. Finally, Ms. Atnip's personal qualities of integrity, respect for others, and ability to work collaboratively with her clients and with other professionals enable her to be not only a very committed but also a very effective attorney. Hats off to Heather Joy Atnip for the incredible job which she did handling my case! I recommend her enthusiastically!

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Heather Joy Atnip's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Rutkowski

Brain injury lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Heather is an incredibly intelligent and passionate attorney that works extremely hard for her clients. She truly has an outstanding team at Atnip & Associates and I would refer my own family members to her in a heartbeat! Highly recommended!"

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Jared Haddock

Insurance lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Heather is an amazing person and a truly great attorney. She is one of the most dedicated and hardest working people I know and her accomplishments never cease to amaze me, even though I've known her since our law school days together. Heather is truly gifted and excels at her endeavors with a tenacious spirit, but does so gracefully and with apparent ease. She is likely to be the smartest and most capable attorney in virtually any gathering, but would just as likely sit back and let others discover that at their own peril."

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James Spagnuolo

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heather is a young attorney that has wisdom and knowledge well beyond the number of years she has been in practice. I am often amazed at how she has a better grasp on many areas of the law that other lawyers with two to three times as many years in practice don't."

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Dewnya Bazzi

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Heather is one of the best lawyers I know. I have been working for Heather since April and I have already learned so much from her. She has a "go get them" personality but still remains very friendly throughout the litigation process. If you are looking for a smart and energetic lawyer Heather is the perfect attorney for you!"

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Michael Rutkowski

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James Spagnuolo

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2018

Top 25 Women Lawyers in the Country, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Woman of the Year, National Professional Association of Women

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

2013 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

2011 Up and Coming Lawyer in Michigan, Michigan Lawyers Weekly

2006

Perserverence Award, Wayne State Law School Trial Advocacy

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Atnip & Associates, PLLC

Associations

2014 - Present

Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce

Member

2013 - Present

National Association of Professional Women

2012 - Present

Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Champion of ICLE

2011 - Present

ICLE

Advisory Board

2010 - Present

Michigan Brain Injury Association

2010 - Present

Michigan Women's Bar Association

2009 - Present

Macomb County Bar Association

Trustee

2006 - Present

Michigan Association for Justice

Executive Committee

2006 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Fellow

2018 - 2019

Rochester Bar Association

Director

Sample of Legal Cases

Timmer v. Allstate

$2.4M

Maxwell v. CNA Insurance

$1.3 Million

Richie v. Menominee Delta Schoolcraft Community Action Agency

$475,000.00

Low Vehicle Impact Settlement

$263,500.00

Confidential

$255,000.00

Griswold v. Meemic

$230,000 jury verdict + $140,000 attorney fees awarded

Allen v. Allen

Jury Verdict of $195,000.00 + $35,000 in attorney fees awarded.

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Education

2006

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2017

ICLE - Webinar

Litigation Techniques

2014

Provider Cases in the No-Fault Arena

Relationship Between the Medical Provider and Attorney

2012

MAJ Annual Ski Seminar

Obtaining Attorney Fees in No-Fault Cases

2009

Annual No-Fault Seminar

Cross Examination of Neuropsychologist

2008

MI Annual No Fault Seminar

Large Verdicts

Publications

2016

Michigan Lawyers Weekly Various Articles

Languages

English

German

Polish

Activity

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