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Ronald Steven Smith, Insurance Attorney in Southfield, Michigan

Over 42 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Personal Injury

MemberatKepes & Wine, PC

Southfield, MI

Practicing insurance in Southfield since 1984.

42+
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Ronald Steven Smith is a member based in Southfield, MI. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Ronald has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kepes & Wine, PC.

Based in
Southfield, MI
Experience
over 42 years
Known for
Insurance · Personal Injury
  • Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Southfield, MI.
  • Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Ronald Steven Smith: Ronald Steven Smith is a member based in Southfield, MI. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Ronald has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kepes & Wine, PC.

Areas of practice

Ronald's practice areas in Southfield

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

Insurance cases in Southfield, Michigan

Ronald takes insurance matters in Southfield, 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 Ronald agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Southfield, Michigan

Ronald takes personal injury matters in Southfield, 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 Ronald agrees to represent you.

Biography

Ronald Steven Smith, insurance attorney serving Southfield

Ronald Steven Smith is a member based in Southfield, MI. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Ronald has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kepes & Wine, PC. Ronald works from Southfield, Michigan and takes on insurance matters across the region.

Ronald Steven Smith is a lawyer practicing tort law - personal injury, negligence, insurance and 1 other area of law. Ronald received a B.A. degree from Wayne State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years. Ronald practices at Kepes & Wine, PC in Southfield, MI.

Ronald's approach to insurance cases

Ronald Steven Smith is a lawyer practicing tort law - personal injury, negligence, insurance and 1 other area of law. Ronald received a B.A. degree from Wayne State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years. Ronald practices at Kepes & Wine, PC in Southfield, MI.

The kind of cases Ronald takes

Ronald reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in Southfield and the surrounding Michigan area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Ronald studied and practices

  • Wayne State University

    J.D. · 1984

  • Wayne State University

    B.A. · 1981

Jurisdictions

Ronald's state bar admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court

    1988 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. Court of Appeal

    1987 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1984 · ACTIVE

  • Michigan

    1984 · ACTIVE

Ronald studied at J.D. in Wayne State University and B.A. in Wayne State University.

Law school and academic background

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

Affiliations

Ronald's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Oakland County (Member, Negligence Law Section, 1992-1996) and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan Michigan Trial Lawyers Association

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Locations

Ronald Steven Smith's office in Southfield

Ronald's primary office is at 26777 Central Park Blvd., Ste. 200, Southfield, MI, 48076. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Kepes & Wine, PC

26777 Central Park Blvd., Ste. 200

Southfield, MI 48076

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Hiring guide

How to hire Ronald Steven Smith — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Ronald charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ronald'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; Ronald will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Southfield, Michigan

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Ronald

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance 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. Ronald confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Ronald Steven Smith

  • How much does it cost to hire Ronald for a insurance case?

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

  • Does Ronald offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do insurance cases in Michigan typically take?

    Simple insurance 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. Ronald gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Ronald take my case if I'm outside Southfield?

    Ronald 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 — Ronald 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 Ronald?

    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. Ronald will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Ronald accepting new insurance clients right now?

    Ronald'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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