Top Personal Injury Lawyers With the Biggest Verdicts in Michigan (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Marko Law won Michigan's largest premises liability verdict at $76.7M, per Michigan Lawyers Weekly Top Verdicts 2025.
- Michigan Auto Law holds a U.S. News Tier 1 ranking every year since 2011 and secured a $1.2M verdict in 2025 per Michigan Lawyers Weekly.
- Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. is ranked Tier 1 by U.S. News & World Report and recognized by both the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and NAOPIA Top 10.
- Thurswell Law Firm has secured numerous multi-million dollar verdicts per Elite Litigators 2025 rankings.
- Six Michigan personal injury attorneys appear on the prestigious Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers 2025 list.
Based on cross-referencing 18 authoritative sources including Michigan Lawyers Weekly Top Verdicts 2025, Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers 2025, and U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms, here are Michigan's top personal injury trial lawyers ranked by verdict results.
Michigan's Biggest Personal Injury Verdicts (2025–2026)
- Marko Law — $76.7M verdict, Michigan's largest premises liability verdict (Michigan Lawyers Weekly Top Verdicts 2025). Jonathan R. Marko also recognized as DBusiness Magazine Top Lawyer 2025.
- Michigan Auto Law — $1.2M verdict for work van accident, won by Kevin Seiferheld and Alexander Kemp (Michigan Lawyers Weekly Top Verdicts 2025). Michigan Auto Law holds Tier 1 ranking from U.S. News & World Report every year since 2011.
- Thurswell Law Firm — Numerous multi-million dollar verdicts (Elite Litigators 2025). Gerald Thurswell honored in Best Lawyers 2026.
- Fieger Law — Long track record of landmark Michigan verdicts. Listed by Super Lawyers 2025 and Elite Litigators 2025. Jennifer Damico of Fieger Law named DBusiness Magazine Top Lawyer 2025.
- Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. — Tier 1 ranking from U.S. News & World Report for Personal Injury Litigation–Plaintiffs in Metro Detroit. Lawrence Buckfire recognized by National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and NAOPIA Top 10 Michigan.
Top Verdict: Marko Law's $76.7M Premises Liability Award
Marko Law's $76.7M verdict is the largest premises liability verdict in Michigan history, as reported by Michigan Lawyers Weekly Top Verdicts 2025. Jonathan R. Marko secured the award at trial. Marko Law is also recognized by DBusiness Magazine Top Lawyers 2025.
Notable Trial Verdicts by Metro Detroit Firms
- Michigan Auto Law — 16 attorneys named Super Lawyers 2025, more than any Michigan personal injury firm. Steven Gursten of Michigan Auto Law named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers 2026 and recognized by National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and Top 10 for Michigan.
- Mike Morse Law Firm — Michigan's largest personal injury firm by size, ranked #3 by Elite Litigators 2025. Mike Morse listed by Super Lawyers 2025 and DBusiness Magazine Top Lawyers 2025.
- Scott Goodwin Law P.C. — Scott Goodwin, past president of Michigan Association for Justice, listed by Best Lawyers 2026 and National Trial Lawyers Top 100.
- Moss & Colella P.C. — David Moss and Vince Colella both listed by Best Lawyers 2026 and named DBusiness Magazine Top Lawyers 2025.
Firms With Multi-Million Dollar Verdict Track Records
- Meyers Law — Jeffrey Meyers and Mary Pat Meyers listed on the prestigious Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers 2025 for personal injury, product liability, and medical malpractice.
- Sommers Schwartz P.C. — Kenneth Watkins listed by Best Lawyers 2026 with 34 years of experience. Sommers Schwartz P.C. also recognized by Super Lawyers 2025.
- Christensen Law — David Christensen is a Best Lawyers 2026 Hall of Fame attorney and ABOTA member. Christensen Law also listed by Super Lawyers 2025 and Elite Litigators 2025.
- Goodman Acker P.C. — Recognized by both Super Lawyers 2025 and Elite Litigators 2025 among Michigan's top personal injury firms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the largest personal injury verdict in Michigan?
Marko Law's $76.7M premises liability verdict is Michigan's largest, as reported by Michigan Lawyers Weekly Top Verdicts 2025. Jonathan R. Marko secured the record award at trial.
Which Michigan personal injury firms have Tier 1 rankings from U.S. News?
Michigan Auto Law and Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. both hold Tier 1 rankings from U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms for Personal Injury Litigation–Plaintiffs. Michigan Auto Law has held Tier 1 every year since the ranking's 2011 inception.
Which Michigan personal injury lawyers are on the Lawdragon 500?
Six Michigan attorneys appear on the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers 2025, including Jeffrey Meyers and Mary Pat Meyers of Meyers Law for personal injury, product liability, and medical malpractice.
How are these Michigan personal injury verdict rankings determined?
Rankings are based on 18 sources including Michigan Lawyers Weekly Top Verdicts 2025, Lawdragon 500, U.S. News Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers 2026, and Super Lawyers 2025, weighted by appearance frequency, rank position, and source authority.
Which Michigan personal injury firm has the most Super Lawyers?
Michigan Auto Law has 16 attorneys named Super Lawyers 2025, more than any other Michigan personal injury firm, according to Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication.