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Fred A Custer, Personal Injury Attorney in Warren, Michigan

Over 48 years of legal practice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Practicing personal injury in Warren since 1978.

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Years practicing
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1 client review
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Fred A Custer is a member based in Warren, MI. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Fred has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Materna, Custer & Associates. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Warren, MI
Experience
over 48 years
Known for
Personal Injury
  • Handles Personal Injury matters from Warren, MI.
  • Over 48 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Fred A Custer: Fred A Custer is a member based in Warren, MI. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Fred has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Materna, Custer & Associates. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Fred takes on

Fred concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Fred handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Warren, Michigan

Fred takes personal injury matters in Warren, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Fred agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Fred A Custer — personal injury lawyer in Warren

Fred A Custer is a member based in Warren, MI. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Fred has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Materna, Custer & Associates. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Fred A Custer is a lawyer practicing personal injury. Fred received a B.S. degree from Cleveland State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 48 years. Fred practices at Materna, Custer & Associates in Warren, MI.

Working with Fred on a personal injury matter

Fred A Custer is a lawyer practicing personal injury. Fred received a B.S. degree from Cleveland State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 48 years. Fred practices at Materna, Custer & Associates in Warren, MI.

Who Fred represents

Fred reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Warren and the surrounding Michigan area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Detroit

    J.D. · 1977

  • Cleveland State University

    B.S. Mechanical · 1970

Jurisdictions

Fred's state bar admissions

  • Michigan

    1978 · ACTIVE

Fred studied at J.D. in University of Detroit and B.S. Mechanical in Cleveland State University.

Law school and academic background

Fred completed J.D. in University of Detroit and B.S. Mechanical in Cleveland State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Fred runs in Michigan is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Fred has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Fred's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Detroit and Oakland County Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan The Association of Trial Lawyers of America

    membership

Locations

Fred A Custer's office in Warren

Fred's primary office is at 2104 E. 11 Mile Rd., Warren, MI, 48091. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Materna, Custer & Associates

2104 E. 11 Mile Rd.

Warren, MI 48091

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Fred A Custer — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Fred. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing personal injury attorneys in Warren.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Fred A Custer — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Fred usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Fred charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Fred's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Fred will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Warren, Michigan

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Fred

Fred discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Fred confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Fred's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Fred A Custer

  • How much does it cost to hire Fred for a personal injury case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Fred walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Fred offer a free consultation?

    Fred charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Fred's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Fred's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in Michigan typically take?

    Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Fred gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Fred take my case if I'm outside Warren?

    Fred is licensed in Michigan. Matters governed by Michigan law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Fred will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Fred?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Fred will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Fred accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    Fred's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Personal Injury attorneys serving Warren, Detroit and Grand Rapids in Michigan

Fred handles personal injury matters throughout Michigan. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.

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