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Steven Gursten, Insurance Attorney in Farmington Hills, Michigan

focused on Insurance and Personal Injury

Michigan Auto Law

Farmington Hills, MI

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Steven Gursten is an attorney based in Farmington Hills, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Michigan Auto Law.

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Farmington Hills, MICHIGAN
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attorney
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Insurance · Personal Injury
  • Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Farmington Hills, MICHIGAN.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Troy) (2017).

About Steven Gursten: Steven Gursten is an attorney based in Farmington Hills, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Michigan Auto Law.

Areas of practice

Steven's practice areas in Farmington Hills

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

Insurance cases in Farmington Hills, Michigan

Steven takes insurance matters in Farmington Hills, 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 Steven agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Farmington Hills, Michigan

Steven takes personal injury matters in Farmington Hills, 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 Steven agrees to represent you.

Biography

Steven Gursten, insurance attorney serving Farmington Hills

Steven Gursten is an attorney based in Farmington Hills, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Michigan Auto Law. Steven works from Farmington Hills, Michigan and takes on insurance matters across the region.

As head of Michigan Auto Law, Steven Gursten focuses his practice on serious motor vehicle accident injury and wrongful death cases.

Steve frequently lectures at legal seminars throughout the country on trial advocacy, trucking litigation, and traumatic brain injury cases. He is the annual moderator and speaker at the “Advanced Motor Vehicle Litigation Seminar,” offered through 360 Advocacy.

He is the current President of the Distracted Driving Litigation Group and past-President of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group for the American Association (AAJ) for Justice. Steve is also Past-President of both the Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association and the AAJ Truck Litigation Group. In addition, he is the Past-President of the Melvin M. Belli Society and represents the state of Michigan in the Taos Trial Lawyers Society, an invitation-only group of distinguished trial attorneys from around the country.

As a truck accident lawyer at Michigan Auto Law, Steve has recovered the largest auto accident and truck accident settlement of any Michigan law firm or lawyer. In this capacity, Steve was named a Michigan Lawyers Weekly "Lawyer of the Year," after recovering one of the largest truck accident settlements in Michigan history, as well four other top-reported trial verdicts in previous years. Steve has also been selected to the Top 50 and Top 100 Lawyers in the state of Michigan by Super Lawyers over multiple years.

How Steven handles insurance matters

As head of Michigan Auto Law, Steven Gursten focuses his practice on serious motor vehicle accident injury and wrongful death cases. Steve frequently lectures at legal seminars throughout the country on trial advocacy, trucking litigation, and traumatic brain injury cases. He is the annual moderator and speaker at the “Advanced Motor Vehicle Litigation Seminar,” offered through 360 Advocacy. He…

Who Steven represents

Steven reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in Farmington Hills and the surrounding Michigan area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Steven studied and practices

  • University of Michigan

    B.A. · 1992

  • Fordham University

    J.D. · 1995

Jurisdictions

Steven's state bar admissions

  • Michigan, State Bar

    ACTIVE

Steven studied at B.A. in University of Michigan and J.D. in Fordham University.

Law school and academic background

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

Recognition

Steven's legal honors and published work

Steven has received 27 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Troy)

    2017

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Automobile Collision

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Automobile Insurance (Michigan No-Fault Law)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Bad Faith

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Brain Injury

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Catastrophic Injury

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — No-Fault

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — “Go To Lawyer” for Negligence Law, Michigan Lawyers Weekly

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lawyer of the Year, Michigan Lawyers Weekly

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Trial Lawyer, American Trial Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV-Rating

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Michigan Super Lawyer

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit, DBusiness Magazine

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Leader in the Law, Michigan Lawyers Weekly

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 50 Lawyers in the State of Michigan, Super Lawyers

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Troy) (2017). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026).

Locations

Steven Gursten's office in Farmington Hills

Steven's primary office is at 30101 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 30101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Michigan Auto Law

30101 Northwestern Highway

Farmington Hills, Michigan 30101

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Hiring guide

How to hire Steven Gursten — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

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

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Farmington Hills, 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 Steven

Steven 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. Steven confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Steven'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 Steven Gursten

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

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

  • Does Steven offer a free consultation?

    Steven charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Steven'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. Steven gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Steven take my case if I'm outside Farmington Hills?

    Steven 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 — Steven 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 Steven?

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

  • Is Steven accepting new insurance clients right now?

    Steven'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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