Gina U. Puzzuoli, Civil Rights Attorney in Mount Clemens, Michigan
Over 41 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, General, and Litigation
Associate PrincipalatKitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook
Mount Clemens, MI
Practicing civil rights in Mount Clemens since 1985.
- 41+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Gina U. Puzzuoli is an associate principal based in Mount Clemens, MI. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, General, and Litigation. Gina has over 41 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook.
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- Mount Clemens, MI
- Experience
- over 41 years
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- Civil Rights · General · Litigation
- Handles Civil Rights, General, and Litigation matters from Mount Clemens, MI.
- Over 41 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Gina U. Puzzuoli: Gina U. Puzzuoli is an associate principal based in Mount Clemens, MI. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, General, and Litigation. Gina has over 41 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Gina takes on
Gina concentrates on civil rights, general, litigation, product liability, and slip & fall. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gina handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Civil Rights cases in Mount Clemens, Michigan
Gina takes civil rights matters in Mount Clemens, 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 Gina agrees to represent you.
General cases in Mount Clemens, Michigan
Gina takes general matters in Mount Clemens, 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 Gina agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Mount Clemens, Michigan
Gina takes litigation matters in Mount Clemens, 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 Gina agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Mount Clemens, Michigan
Gina takes product liability matters in Mount Clemens, 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 Gina agrees to represent you.
Slip & Fall cases in Mount Clemens, Michigan
Gina takes slip & fall matters in Mount Clemens, 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 Gina agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Gina U. Puzzuoli — civil rights lawyer in Mount Clemens
Gina U. Puzzuoli is an associate principal based in Mount Clemens, MI. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, General, and Litigation. Gina has over 41 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook.
Gina U. Puzzuoli is a principal in the Mt. Clemens office who focuses her practice on No-Fault defense, including First-Party and Third-Party Auto Negligence, Civil Rights Defense of Municipalities and Police Officers, Negligence and Insurance defense.
Ms. Puzzuoli has been an attorney for 37 years. She has specialized in litigation and has extensive experience in trial and appellate work in the state and federal courts including the Michigan Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. She was previously responsible for the implementation and coordination of continuing legal education for attorneys both inside and outside of a law firm she worked at for 25 years prior to joining Kitch. Additionally, she has experience in the training of law enforcement officers having conducted a civil rights training seminar at Oakland Community College, preparing and editing police policies included in police manuals, and authoring/co-authoring monthly police training bulletins for police officers.
Ms. Puzzuoli earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Wayne State University and received her J.D. from Detroit College of Law. She received the Lawyers Weekly Award at graduation.
Ms. Puzzuoli is a member of the State Bar of Michigan. She is licensed to practice law in Michigan, including the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, the U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
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Gina U. Puzzuoli is a principal in the Mt. Clemens office who focuses her practice on No-Fault defense, including First-Party and Third-Party Auto Negligence, Civil Rights Defense of Municipalities and Police Officers, Negligence and Insurance defense. Ms. Puzzuoli has been an attorney for 37 years. She has specialized in litigation and has extensive experience in trial and appellate work in the…
Clients Gina works with
Gina reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, general, and litigation matters in Mount Clemens and the surrounding Michigan area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Detroit College of Law J.D.
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Wayne State University B.A.
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Jurisdictions
Gina's state bar admissions
Michigan U.S. Distri
1985 · ACTIVE
Gina studied at — in Detroit College of Law J.D. and — in Wayne State University B.A..
Law school and academic background
Gina completed — in Detroit College of Law J.D. and — in Wayne State University B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Gina runs in Michigan is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Gina's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of Michigan
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Locations
Gina U. Puzzuoli's office in Mount Clemens
Gina's primary office is at 10 South Main Street, Suite 200, Mount Clemens, MI, 48043. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook
10 South Main Street, Suite 200
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
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How to hire Gina U. Puzzuoli — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gina usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Gina charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gina'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; Gina will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in Mount Clemens, Michigan
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights 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 Gina
Gina discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights 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. Gina confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Gina's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Gina U. Puzzuoli
How much does it cost to hire Gina for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gina walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Gina offer a free consultation?
Gina charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gina's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Gina's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in Michigan typically take?
Simple civil rights 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. Gina gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Gina take my case if I'm outside Mount Clemens?
Gina 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 — Gina 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 Gina?
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. Gina will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Gina accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Gina's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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