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.
Practice areas
29 years
23 years
23 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1993 | 06/27/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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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 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Willingham & Cote | 1999 - Present |
Associate | Meklir, Nolish & Friedman | 1991 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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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 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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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 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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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 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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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 |
Sparrow Neonatology Retreat | The Law | 2015 |
Litigation Education Retreat | The Legal Process | 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 |
PreLaw Fraternity Meeting | What to Expect from the Law | 2002 |
Legal Implications of Documentation in a Busy Office Setting | Medical Documentation | 2002 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Apsey v Memorial Hospital (on reconsideration), | |
Persichini v William Beaumont Hosp | |
Smith v Henery Ford Hospital |
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Troy Clarke, Medical malpractice Attorney on Apr 8, 2014
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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, Unknown Attorney on Jul 6, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
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, Unknown Attorney on Jul 6, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
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
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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.
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