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Michael W. Stephenson

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  • East Lansing, MI
  • Licensed for 27 years
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About Michael

Outside the practice of law, Mr. Stephenson is involved with numerous civic and charitable activities. He serves on the board of directors of a local private Montessori school and as a trustee of a charitable trust to benefit a coeducational service fraternity at Michigan State University. Mr. Stephenson is a current member and past president of the young lawyers sections of the Ingham County Bar Association.

 

With his wife and family, Mr. Stephenson enjoys traveling and spending time coaching the various activities of his two children.

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Practice areas

LicensingInsuranceMedical malpractice
  1. Medical malpractice: 80%

    28 years

  2. Insurance: 10%

    22 years

  3. Licensing: 10%

    22 years

Languages spoken

English

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Willingham & Cote

333 Albert Ave
East Lansing, MI, 48823

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      MIActive And In Good Standing199305/24/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers86
      Legal guides3
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Case NoteVerdict Search Medical Malpractice2017
      Featured VerdictVerdict Search Michigan2017
      Featured VerdictVerdict Search - Medical Malpractice2016
      Featured VerdictVerdict Search - Michigan2016
      Case of NoteVerdictSearch Medcial Malpractice2016
      Case of NoteVerdictSearch Michigan2016
      Superb AttorneyAvvo2016
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2016
      International B Co-ChampionElegance Majestic, Punta Cana, Dominican Rep2015
      10 Best Client Satisfaction AwardAmerican Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys2015
      Best in Medical Malpractice Defense - MichiganThe Corporate America Legal Elite2015
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2015
      Superb AttorneyAvvo2015
      Superb AttorneyAvvo2014
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2014
      Client Choice AwardAvvo2014
      Featured VerdictVerdict Search2013
      Superb AttorneyAvvo2013
      Top ContributerAvvo2013
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2013
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2012
      Mr. MajesticColonial Majestic, Punta Cana, Dominican Rep2011
      Top Attorneys in MichiganShowmark2011
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers Magazine2011
      Charles E. Willingham AwardWillingham & Cote2008
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers Magazine2006
      Jack L. Cote AwardWillingham & Cote2002
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PartnerWillingham & Cote1999 - Present
      AssociateMeklir, Nolish & Friedman1991 - 1999
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Ingham County Bar AssociationMember1999 - Present
      State Bar of MichiganMember1993 - Present
      Ingham County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionPast PresidentN/A
      Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember1993 - 2006
      Federalist SocietyMember1991 - 1996
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      The Legal PerspectiveDon't Inadvertently Choose Death2015
      Briefs (ICBA)High Adventure2014
      The Legal PerspectiveTrial Prep vs Trail Prep2014
      AVVO Legal GuidesWhat to Expect at Trial2012
      AVVO Legal GuidesBasic Elements of a Malpractice Case2012
      Michigan Defense QuarterlyAffidavits of Merit in Medical Malpractice Litigation2003
      AVVO Legal GuidesHow to Handle a State License Investigation2000
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Wayne State University Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor1993
      University of Oxford, Oxford, EnglandN/a1990
      Michigan State UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1990
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Third Year Law StudentsWhat to Expect After Law School2017
      Professor Fleener's CourseThe Legal Profession2016
      Third Year Law StudentsLife in the Law2015
      Sparrow Neonatology RetreatThe Law2015
      Litigation Education RetreatThe Legal Process2015
      Don't Inadvertently Choose DeathCare Codes, Medical Powers of Attorney & Advance Directives2015
      Regional Claims SummitChallenges of Defending Bowel Perforation Cases2014
      Litigation Education RetreatMedical Malpractice Basics2014
      Career DayThe Legal Profession2013
      From the Exam Room to the CourtroomLoss Prevention for Today's Physician2008
      2007 Physician Risk Management SeminarDocumentation, Differential Diagnosis and the Disinterested Physician2007
      Smooth Sailing: Navigating the Rough Waters of Modern Day PracticeMid-level Providers, Testimony Red Flags & Pitfalls2006
      Risk Management PresentationLet's Talk: Communicating the Good, the Bad & the Apology2005
      Annual Fall Risk Management ConferenceRisk Management & Patient Care in the Office Setting2004
      Practice MeetingsMedical Malpractice2003
      PreLaw Fraternity MeetingWhat to Expect from the Law2002
      Legal Implications of Documentation in a Busy Office SettingMedical Documentation2002
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Apsey v Memorial Hospital (on reconsideration),
      Persichini v William Beaumont Hosp
      Smith v Henery Ford Hospital

      Reviews

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      Mr. Stephenson has represented a number of my insured physicians (eight) through their medical malpractice trials and has done an excellent job in every instance. In each case, we received a favorable verdict, due in no small part to Michael's exhaustive pre-trial preparations and good calls during trial. He and his support staff/associates do a good job during discovery and kept everyone involved and informed. The physicians appreciate him and he does well with Juries and judges. I recommend him without hesitation.

      An outstanding communicator

      Posted by

      Mike is extremely responsive to client needs. He is an excellent and a diligent communicator. When there is a scheduled event that requires client attendance, his office makes certain that the client is informed timely.

      Great Attorney

      Posted by

      I was very please with how my case was handled. I had a malpractice claim filed against me which Mr. Stephenson was able to get dismissed on a motion before my deposition. He was pleasant or work with and very responsive to my questions (which were many).

      I couldn't have been more pleased with the results.

      Posted by

      My son recently got into some legal trouble for a traffic violation. The penalty for the charged offense included three points on his driver's license. Mr. Stephenson was able to negotiate a plea to a reduced charge that entailed no points on my son's license, thus resulting in no increase in insurance premiums for me. I couldn't have been more please with the results.

      Awesome Attorney!

      Posted by

      He always returned my calls or answered my emails promptly. Was very helpful in answering questions and keeping me calm through a difficult situation.

      Attorney endorsements

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      Troy Clarke, Medical malpractice Attorney on Apr 8, 2014
      Relationship: Co-worker

      Mr. Stephenson is a highly skilled trial attorney with a proven track record of success. He is diligent, determined, and a fighter for his clients.

      Jeremy Cnudde

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Torree Breen, Medical malpractice Attorney on Jun 18, 2012
      Relationship: Co-worker

      Mr. Stephenson is one of the best litigators in the State of Michigan. He is very quick and handles himself professionally throughout courtroom proceedings.

      Kimberlee Hillock, Medical malpractice Attorney on Jan 26, 2012
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer.

      David Nelson, Litigation Attorney on Sep 13, 2011
      Relationship: Co-worker

      Mr. Stephenson is an exceptional litigator with an impressive ability to remain calm and collected under pressure and to think on his feet. In addition to being an exceptional trial attorney, Mr. Stephenson has had numerous cases dismissed before trial, saving clients the expense of a lengthy trial.

      Cost

      RATES
      • Hourly Rates$275-$615/hour
        PAYMENT METHODS

        Cash, Check, Credit Card