George T. Sinas

George T. Sinas

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 50 years

Car accident Lawyer at Lansing, MI
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury

3380 Pine Tree Road, Lansing, MI

About George

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Car Accident 90%

No-Fault PIP benefits, tort claims

90%
Personal Injury 10%

General negligence

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 50 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1975

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Sinas Dramis Law Firm

3380 Pine Tree Road, Lansing, MI, 48911

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15 Client Reviews

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Posted by D'Lynn | November 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Stop Signs are NOT optional!

October 21, 2017 my husband, 3 grandchildren, daughter, puppy and I were involved in a car accident that was caused by a stop sign runner. I was pinned in the drivers seat and had severe injuries to my entire left side. George Sinas was recommended to us and were are so very grateful for that referr...al! George and his legal assistant, Brittany, took care of every detail involving insurance, rehab, lost wages, medical advocate, and of course getting us the best possible liability settlement. We are so very grateful that the only detail we had to worry about was my healing. I just can't imagine this journey if we'd have had to worry about all of the time consuming stressors of paperwork and bills. We actually never saw one bill. I am so so thankful for all of their care, dedication and hard work.

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

The attorney for your auto related accident.

George represented us in an auto related accident which resulted in life changing injuries. We found George to be responsive, patient, knowledgeable, experienced and a very skilled negotiator. We were very satisfied with the outcome.

Posted by Mary Kay | May 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trucking Accident

Complete Satisfaction

I was rear-end by a semi on I-496 in 2014. I was referred to the Sinas firm and I have been completely satisfied with the firm and the results. From the initial meeting with George Sinas to the final meeting with Mr. Sinas, he was always helpful and willing to help in any way. His years of experience... in this area of the law along with his knowledge is very impressive. My choice was to be on a "need to know basis" with every aspect of my case. With my health issues, it was comforting & assuring to know that my case was being handled properly. The file/information was kept current and I never felt stressed about the matter. I would most definitely recommend this firm. Having seen the adds of the firm over the years and hearing of or having read about the firm, I can know state after my experience I was not disappointed. Under the circumstances, it was pleasure to work with Mr. Sinas and his firm.

Posted by Debra | March 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

THE Best Lawyer in Personal Injury Law

When we first contacted the Sinas Dramis firm, not only did we get in right away, we met with the firm's head attorney, George Sinas. He was so comfortable to meet with and he took the time to explain our rights in personal injury law quagmire. There is actually a book that he authored on this sub...ject that we were able to take home and reference. My husband and I never could have known of all of our rights after my collision. He and his firm are truly THE experts in this area of law! It took a while to reach resolution in the matter (Aug 2014 - Mar 2016), but we felt that the Sinas firm was fighting for us the entire way and we were happy with the settlement reached in our matter. I highly recommend this firm, without hesitation!

Posted by Janice | April 05, 2015 | Personal Injury

Working with George and Tom and Brittney saved my sanity!

In a complex case that seemed to move as slowly as my mind and body rehabilitation, overcoming ongoing obstacles and keeping the fires burning on several fronts, the services provided were excellent. From the detailed work by paralegal Brittney to the advocacy provided by George and Tom Sinas, we we...re always kept informed and given strong consultation that supported decision making for us. Our experience was as top notch as their reputation.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Listed - Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation (1989 - Present), Best Lawyers

2020

Top 100 Personal Lawyer, Leading Lawyers

2020

Top 100 Lawyers in Michigan (2010 - Present), Super Lawyers

2020

Top 100 Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers

2020

Listed - Plaintiffs Personal Injury (2006-Present), Super Lawyers

2019

Peer Selected, Leading Lawyers

2018

Thomas E. Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award, Ingham County Bar Association

2018

Top 50 Michigan Consumer Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2018

Earl J Cline & Sherwin Schreier Award for Excellence, State Bar of Michigan, Negligence Law Section

2017

Top 10 Consumer Lawyer, Leading Lawyers

2017

Top 10 Plaintiffs' PI Lawyer, Leading Lawyers

2015

Most Respected Advocate Award, Michigan Defense Trial Counsel

2014

Lansing Personal Injury Litigator of the Year, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Champion of Justice Award, Michigan Association for Justice

2013

Catalina Andres Humanitarian Award, ACS Foundation

2013

Protection and Preservation Award, Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault

2013

Lawyer of the Year, Michigan Lawyers Weekly

2009

Lansing Personal Injury Litigator of the Year, Best Lawyers in American

2005

Legacy Society Professional Service Award, Brain Injury Association of Michigan

2003

Top 10 Lawyers of the Year, Michigan Lawyers Weekly

2003

Leo A. Farhat Outstanding Attorney Award, Ingham County Bar Association

1991

Michigan's Most Influential Lawyers, Michigan Lawyers Weekly

1990

Michigan's Most Influential Lawyers, Michigan Lawyers Weekly

Work Experience

1975 - Present

Partner (Shareholder), Sinas, Dramis, Larkin, Graves & Waldman, P.C.

Associations

2009 - Present

Brain Injury Association of Michigan

Board of Directors

2003 - Present

Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault (CPAN)

General Counsel

1978 - Present

Michigan Association for Justice

Executive Board Member

1975 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Ingham County Bar Association

Member

1989 - 1990

Michigan Bar Association, Negligence Law Section

Chairperson

1982 - 1983

Michigan Association for Justice (formerly Michigan Trial Lawyers Association)

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Admire v Auto-Owners Ins Co, 494 Mich 10 (2013)

Payment not required

Brownell v Brown, 407 Mich 128 (1979)

Separation not required as long as both impacts were injurious

Hathcox v Liberty Mut Ins Co, 90 Mich App 511 (1979)

Benefits recoverable

Miller v Auto-Owners Ins Co, 411 Mich 633 (1981)

Coverage was extended

Vanguard v Clark, 438 Mich 463 (1991)

Exclusion enforced

Clevenger v Allstate Ins Co, 443 Mich 646 (1993)

Coverage was applicable

Kreiner v Fischer, 471 Mich 109 (2004)

Threshold was defined narrowly

Jarrad v Integron National Ins Co, 472 Mich 207 (2005)

Deduction permitted

Arnold v Auto-Owners Ins Co, 84 Mich App 75 (1978)

Benefits recoverable

Perkins v Riverside Ins Co, 141 MIch App 379 (1985)

Setoff not permitted

Numerous Amicus Curiae Briefs on behalf of the Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault (CPAN)

Various outcomes

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Education

1975

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Michigan Association for Justice: No-Fault Institute

Michigan Auto No-Fault Law (Speaker for 10+ Years)

2019

Institute for Continuing Legal Education: Annual No-Fault Update

Michigan Auto No-Fault Law (Speaker for 20+ Years)

2019

Brain Injury Association of Michigan Fall Conference

The Current State of Auto No-Fault Reform

N/A

Dozens of miscellanous conferences and events spanning the last 30 years

Michigan Auto No-Fault Law

Publications

2010

Thomas M. Cooley Law Review "Deciphering Two Related Concepts: No-Fault PIP Causation Law and the Decision in Griffith v State Farm"

2010

Internet Website, co-authored with Timothy J. Donovan and Stephen H. Sinas No-Fault Red Book Online (NFRBO)

2002

State Bar of Michigan, Negligence Law Section Quarterly "Highway Defect Claims . . . Is Something Wrong with the Actual Roadbed?"

2000

Michigan Bar Journal "Case Management and the Michigan No-Fault Law: A Look at the Legal Issues"

1999

Michigan Bar Journal "Case Management and the Michigan No-Fault Law"

1999

Michigan State Journal of Medicine and Law "Case Management and the Michigan No-Fault Law: A Look at the Legal Issues"

1997

Michigan Bar Journal "1995 No-Fault Tort Threshold: A Statutory Hybrid"

1986

Michigan Bar Journal "The Evolving No-Fault Tort Threshold"

1978

Michigan Bar Journal "The Current Status of No-Fault - Increasing Discord in Appellate Court Decisions"

N/A

Textbook - Michigan Association for Justice (1978-2010) Michigan No-Fault Auto Insurance Decisions (No-Fault Red Book)

N/A

Textbook - coauthored with Wayne J. Miller (2005-2011) Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law in Michigan

Languages

English

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