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Michael W. Stephenson

Medical malpractice Attorney at East Lansing, MI

5.0   5 reviews
  • Licensed for 30 years
    State MI
    Acquired 1993
    Status
    Active in Good Standing No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Michael

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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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Willingham & Cote
333 Albert Ave
East Lansing, MI, 48823

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Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2014
Michael Stephenson review
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.
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Posted by David | December 5, 2014
An outstanding communicator
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.
Posted by anonymous | December 5, 2014
Great Attorney
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).
Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2014
I couldn't have been more pleased with the results.
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.
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Posted by Donna | October 9, 2014
Awesome Attorney!
He always returned my calls or answered my emails promptly. Was very helpful in answering questions and keeping me calm through a difficult situation.

Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 275-615 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.7 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Willingham & Cote
  • 1999 - Present
  • Associate
  • Meklir, Nolish & Friedman
  • 1991 - 1999

Education

  • Wayne State University Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1993
  • University of Oxford, Oxford, England
  • N/a
  • 1990
  • Michigan State University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1990

Legal Cases

  • Apsey v Memorial Hospital (on reconsideration),
  • Persichini v William Beaumont Hosp
  • Smith v Henery Ford Hospital

Associations

  • Ingham County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1999 - Present
  • State Bar of Michigan
  • Member
  • 1993 - Present
  • Ingham County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
  • Past President
  • N/A
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • Member
  • 1993 - 2006
  • Federalist Society
  • Member
  • 1991 - 1996
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Case Note
  • Verdict Search Medical Malpractice
  • 2017
  • Featured Verdict
  • Verdict Search Michigan
  • 2017
  • Featured Verdict
  • Verdict Search - Medical Malpractice
  • 2016
  • Featured Verdict
  • Verdict Search - Michigan
  • 2016
  • Case of Note
  • VerdictSearch Medcial Malpractice
  • 2016
  • Case of Note
  • VerdictSearch Michigan
  • 2016
  • Superb Attorney
  • Avvo
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2016
  • International B Co-Champion
  • Elegance Majestic, Punta Cana, Dominican Rep
  • 2015
  • 10 Best Client Satisfaction Award
  • American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
  • 2015
  • Best in Medical Malpractice Defense - Michigan
  • The Corporate America Legal Elite
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2015
  • Superb Attorney
  • Avvo
  • 2015
  • Superb Attorney
  • Avvo
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2014
  • Client Choice Award
  • Avvo
  • 2014
  • Featured Verdict
  • Verdict Search
  • 2013
  • Superb Attorney
  • Avvo
  • 2013
  • Top Contributer
  • Avvo
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2012
  • Mr. Majestic
  • Colonial Majestic, Punta Cana, Dominican Rep
  • 2011
  • Top Attorneys in Michigan
  • Showmark
  • 2011
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2011
  • Charles E. Willingham Award
  • Willingham & Cote
  • 2008
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2006
  • Jack L. Cote Award
  • Willingham & Cote
  • 2002
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Publications

  • The Legal Perspective
  • Don't Inadvertently Choose Death
  • 2015
  • Briefs (ICBA)
  • High Adventure
  • 2014
  • The Legal Perspective
  • Trial Prep vs Trail Prep
  • 2014
  • AVVO Legal Guides
  • What to Expect at Trial
  • 2012
  • AVVO Legal Guides
  • Basic Elements of a Malpractice Case
  • 2012
  • Michigan Defense Quarterly
  • Affidavits of Merit in Medical Malpractice Litigation
  • 2003
  • AVVO Legal Guides
  • How to Handle a State License Investigation
  • 2000
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Speaking Engagements

  • Third Year Law Students
  • What to Expect After Law School
  • 2017
  • Professor Fleener's Course
  • The Legal Profession
  • 2016
  • Third Year Law Students
  • Life in the Law
  • 2015
  • Litigation Education Retreat
  • The Legal Process
  • 2015
  • Sparrow Neonatology Retreat
  • The Law
  • 2015
  • Don't Inadvertently Choose Death
  • Care Codes, Medical Powers of Attorney & Advance Directives
  • 2015
  • Regional Claims Summit
  • Challenges of Defending Bowel Perforation Cases
  • 2014
  • Litigation Education Retreat
  • Medical Malpractice Basics
  • 2014
  • Career Day
  • The Legal Profession
  • 2013
  • From the Exam Room to the Courtroom
  • Loss Prevention for Today's Physician
  • 2008
  • 2007 Physician Risk Management Seminar
  • Documentation, Differential Diagnosis and the Disinterested Physician
  • 2007
  • Smooth Sailing: Navigating the Rough Waters of Modern Day Practice
  • Mid-level Providers, Testimony Red Flags & Pitfalls
  • 2006
  • Risk Management Presentation
  • Let's Talk: Communicating the Good, the Bad & the Apology
  • 2005
  • Annual Fall Risk Management Conference
  • Risk Management & Patient Care in the Office Setting
  • 2004
  • Practice Meetings
  • Medical Malpractice
  • 2003
  • Legal Implications of Documentation in a Busy Office Setting
  • Medical Documentation
  • 2002
  • PreLaw Fraternity Meeting
  • What to Expect from the Law
  • 2002
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Attorney endorsements

Received (5)
Given (13)
Endorse Michael
Medical malpractice Attorney | Apr 08
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."
Unknown Attorney | Jul 06
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Medical malpractice Attorney | Jun 18
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."
Medical malpractice Attorney | Jan 26
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Sep 13
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."
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