Michigan Auto Law (law firm)
Michigan Auto Law is an American personal injury law firm headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The firm focuses on automobile accident litigation and cases involving Michigan's no-fault insurance system.
Founded in 1969 by attorney Lawrence E. Gursten, the firm represents clients across Michigan in motor vehicle accident and injury-related cases.
History
Michigan Auto Law was established in 1969 as a personal injury law firm focused on automobile accident cases.
The firm's work has developed alongside Michigan's no-fault insurance system, which governs compensation for motor vehicle accident injuries in the state.
Legal dispute with CURE Auto Insurance
In the mid-2020s, Michigan Auto Law and its attorneys were involved in a public legal dispute with CURE Auto Insurance, an insurer operating in Michigan.
The dispute included litigation and counterclaims involving attorney Steven Gursten and was reported in regional media outlets.
Coverage by Michigan Public reported on complaints and regulatory concerns involving CURE's claims practices, including allegations that the insurer used pretexts to deny or limit payouts to policyholders.
Reporting by The Detroit News also examined consumer complaints and proposed legislative responses related to insurer practices in Michigan, including those involving CURE.
The dispute has been cited in the context of broader public discussion regarding automobile insurance claims handling and regulatory oversight in Michigan.
Practice areas
Michigan Auto Law handles personal injury cases related to motor vehicle accidents, including:
- Automobile accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- No-fault insurance claims
- Catastrophic injury
- Wrongful death
Notability
Michigan Auto Law has been referenced in independent media and legal industry sources in connection with automobile accident litigation and Michigan's no-fault insurance system.
The firm's involvement in publicly reported litigation with CURE Auto Insurance has been covered by regional news outlets, contributing to broader public discussion of insurance practices in Michigan.
The firm is also included in independent legal directories such as Best Lawyers and BCG Attorney Search.
Attorneys affiliated with the firm have also been recognized in legal rankings such as Super Lawyers.
Structure and operations
Michigan Auto Law operates multiple offices across Michigan and represents clients statewide.
The firm handles cases on a contingency fee basis.
Attorneys
Notable attorneys associated with the firm include:
- Lawrence E. Gursten – founding attorney
- Steven Gursten – president of the firm
See also
- Personal injury lawyer
- No-fault insurance