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About Gerald
Biography
I am a personal injury and criminal defense lawyer with over 37 years of experience. I work very hard for my clients. I am a Stalwart in the American Association for Justice, a Diplomate in the National College of Advocacy and a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100. I am married with two great children. My daughter recently graduated from Arizona State University making me very proud. My wife is a dedicated elementary school teacher. I went to Gonzaga University for Law School and named our family dog Zagmun. We are die hard Zag basketball fans. We love to travel. We have a condo in Scottsdale Arizona that we enjoy in winter. We love the city of Chicago and the Michigan lakeshore towns like Saugatuck. I am Licensed in Michigan, Colorado, Illinois, and Arizona. I love all those states.
Aggressive Representation - Specializing in Personal Injury and Criminal Defense for Over 35 Years
If you are injured in a car accident in Michigan you will be covered by the No Fault Act.
Don't let your life or your chances for employment be ruined by a criminal conviction.
If you are charged with DUI or OWI in Michigan you need to know the law and your rights.
You are entitled to recovery for a Personal Injury that results from the negligence of another.
Trucking accidents have devastating consequences that require an experienced attorney.
Wrongful Death is always tragic and involves recovery for many of the grieving family.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Car Accident
45%
44 years | 549 cases
Trucking Accident
23%
44 years | 141 cases
DUI and DWI
15%
44 years | 1,635 cases
Wrongful Death
9%
44 years | 7 cases
Fees and Rates
Awards
2016 2015 2014
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Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 31 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 31 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 42 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 43 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
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Gerald R Stahl's Reviews
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Posted by Tom | January 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Awesome Lawyer!
I was in a car accident in May of 2023 and I broke my back. My wife found Gerald on the internet so we called him. He is very knowledgeable, hard working, easy to talk to Lawyer. My case took just about 2 years and he won it. I would definitely hire him again. He's a great guy.
Posted by Melinda | December 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Better call Stahl
Mr. Stahl was excellent in dealing with my case. Very personable, knowledgable, and always available to answer any questions. Got my charges dropped to the best possible case scenario. Highly recommended!
Posted by anonymous | March 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Experience matters!
Mr. Stahl's knowledge of the system and his years of experience are invaluable! Justice was served, I learned my lesson and my sentence was drastically reduced.
Posted by Mark | January 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Amazing Lawyer
He is an extremely professional and efficient lawyer he got me off and two chargers. you got me off at a felony and a domestic was dropped resisting was reduced to attempted resisting he was very organized and prompt he counseled me the appropriate things to do and say he Knows the system and will d...
Posted by Angel | November 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Schuch Settlement
Jerry was able to help us with a difficult case in which other peers had recommended him not to even take but he took a chance on us anyways and we are very happy with the settlement outcome!
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"I have known Gerald for many years and I can honestly say that his experience is second to none. His approach to cases and the personal touch he offers to his clients will result in your best defense of a criminal charge. I wholeheartedly recommend Gerald if you find yourself in trouble with the law. You can't do any better."
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
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"Based on his comments on AVVO, it is clear that he is an excellent DUI/DWI attorney. I would not hesitate to refer cases to him."
"33 years of practicing law is what we refer to as experienced. His knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in his pro bono contributions here. His clients have given him stellar reviews. READ THEM! Endorsements from his peers are also outstanding. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with him."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
2022
Diplomate of Trial Advocacy, American Association for Justice
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Litigation Lawyer State of MIchigan, American Society of Legal Advocates
2017
Lifetime Achievement Selection, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2017
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers State of Michigan, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2017
Top 100 Personal Injury Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 10% Personal Injury Lawyer, Lawyers of Distinction
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Michigan, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in the State of Michigan for 2016, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Michigan, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
Peer Review Rated Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Lawyers in Michigan, The Legal Network
2013
2013 Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2013
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
2013 Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2012
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
Stalwart, American Association for Justice
2001
Fellow, National College of Advocacy
Work Experience
1982 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Gerald R Stahl
1997 - 2018
Panel Judge, Circuit Court Mediator
1984 - 1985
Adjunct Professor, Grand Rapids Community College
1981 - 1982
Clerk, Pinsky, Smith and Soet
1979 - 1981
Clerk, Sharpe, Ganz and Henderson
Associations
2013 - Present
State Bar of MichiganNegligence Law Section
2008 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember of Solo and Small Firm Section
2001 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember of Automobie Collision Section
1998 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law SectionMember
1994 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
1994 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
National College of AdvocacyFellow
1983 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1982 - Present
Grand Rapids Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Michigan No-Fault, Head-on Collision, Holland, MI
Settlement $175,000.00
Motorcycle Crash Settlement, Ottawa County Michigan
Settlement $220,000.00
ATV Accident
$250,000.00 Policy Limits
Dog Attack facial scarring
$200,000.00
Uninsured Motorist Causes Crash
The Case was settled for the policy limits $100,000.00.
Unsupervised Dog Incident
Parties Settled for $175,000.00
Wrongful Death Settlement
1,000,000.00
Moving Violation Causing Serious Injury 2 Misdemeanor Counts
All Criminal Charges Dropped
Semi Tractor Accident
$100,000.00 Settlement
West Michigan Head on Collision
$290,000.00 Settlement
Uninsured Motorists Head On Collision
Client Received Policy Limits under her Uninsured Motorists Policy
Head on Collision
$32,500.00 Settlement
Rear End Collision Settlement
Settled for $50,000.00 during litigation.
Car Accident Failure to Yeild
Settlement $125,000.00
Rear End Collision with Shoulder Injury
Settlement $43,000.00
Illegal Hosting-Not Guilty
Found Not Guilty after Bench Trial
Theft Charged-Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Auto Accident-Failed to Yeild
Settled for $100,000.00 policy limits
Drunk Driving (OWI)- Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Car Accident-Underinsured Motorist
Additional $60,000.00 paid under Uninsured Motorists Policy
Car Accident
$250,000.00
Felony Assault by Strangulation and Unlawful Entry
Both charges Dismissed, Defendant pled to a Misdemeanor Domestic Violence under a diversion program resulting in no criminal record
Felony Drug Trafficing Case
Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana with no record
Criminal Defense-Felony Weapons
Both Felonies Dismiised. Fines only.
Domestic Violence Second Offense
Dismissed
Head on Auto Crash
$100,000.00 policy limits for uninsured motorists
Auto Accident Settlement
$37,500.00 Settlement
Premises Liability
$25,000.00 Settlement.
Felony Amphetamine Dismissed
Dismissed
Driving While Impaired by Alcohol Dismissed
Criminal Case dismissed/Civil Ticket only
Car/Semi Accident
$165,000.00 during litigation
Golf Cart Accident
Settlement $45,000.00
Car Accident with Injuries
$35,000.00 Settlement
Premises Liability-Failure to Warn
Settlement $85,000.00
Felony Possession of Controlled Substances
Dismissed at Preliminary Exam
Criminal Case- DUI
DUI-Dismissed
Pedestrian Struck By Auto
Settlement $90,000.00
Pedestrian/Commercial Vehicle accident-Muskegon County
$120,000.00 Settlement after Facilitation
Automobile Accident- Kent County
$95,000.00 Out of Court Settlement
CSC 1st Degree (Rape)-Dismissed Kent County
Dismissed
Semi Truck/Utility Van Accident
Settlement out of Court $175,000.00
Auto Accident/Commercial Vehicle
$550,000.00 Out of Court Settlement
Reckless Driving- Dismissed Allegan County
Reckless Driving Dismissed/civil infraction issued
Motorcycle/Farm Tractor Accident/Wrongful Death
Case Settled shortly after filing $250,000.00
Auto/Semi Truck Accident
Settlement after litigation started $425,000.00
Commercial Van rear ends car
$909,000.00 Jury Verdict
Auto/Semi Truck Accident
1,300.000.00 Settlement during trial
Delivery of Marijuana-Not Guilty Ottawa County
Jury Trial- Not Guilty
Auto Strikes City Worker on Street
The client received the policy limits from the at fault driver and policy limits for the underinsured motorist from 2 different companies.
Education
1981
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2013
WFGR Radio/Andy and Dave in The Morning
Current Legal Issues in DUI Cases
2009
Motion Picture, Television, Cable and Radio Division
Law with Stahl Radio Show/ Current Legal Issues
2009
Forrest Hills Eastern Senior Class
Career as a Lawyer
2006
Kenowa Hills High School
Consitutional and Criminal Law in America
Publications
2017
2014
The Business Leader Spotlight Show
Why Should I Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer
2014
Rutherford Publishing
Book-A Cup of Coffee with 10 of the Top Personal Injury Attorneys in the United States
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2011
Hot legal issues
Grandrapidslawyer.blogspot.com
Languages
English
Activity
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Top Contributor
Gerald earned significant contribution points in 2014.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Dwi on atv,
04 Feb 2015
Q&A
No charges filed just under 3 years out from DUI arrest? Can charges still be filed?
10 Feb 2015
Q&A
I am currently charged with 2 seperate OWIs but in court they have both been referred to as OWI 1st. how is this possible?
03 Feb 2015