Who will actually handle my case?
One of our attorneys, not a call center. Your case is assigned to a Michigan attorney supported by a case manager and paralegal who know your file, and you are told who they are from the start.
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The People Who Stand In Front Of You Michigan Personal Injury & Civil Rights Attorneys
7 attorneys plus of counsel, backed by the case managers, paralegals, and investigators who keep every case moving. All of them work in Michigan, for Michigan clients.
- 7 Attorneys, plus of counsel
- $300M+ Recovered for Michigan clients
- 1989 Serving Michigan since
- 400+ 5-star ratings across review platforms
- 10 Offices across Michigan
- 24/7 A real person answers
Who represents you at Michigan Legal Center?
Your case is handled by one of 7 Michigan attorneys, plus of counsel, with a case manager and paralegal assigned to your file. The roster below is the actual team: no stock photos, no rotating cast of referral firms, and no out-of-state attorneys. Select any attorney to read their full background, results, and bar admissions.
Legal team
Our attorneys.
Chris Trainor
Founding Attorney Founded the firm in Detroit in 1989. Recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon.
Amy DeRouin
Managing Attorney Super Lawyers Rising Star (2019-2025). Named among Hour Detroit’s Top Women Attorneys in Michigan.
Krystina Doss
Attorney 11 years with the firm. Certified mediator through the Oakland County Mediation Center.
Shawn Cabot
Attorney More than 20 years of practice. Admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States and the Sixth Circuit.
Ryan Ford
Attorney 16 years guiding injured Michiganders through auto and serious injury claims.
Sharbel Massoud
Attorney Trial attorney on the team that won a $5.2 million verdict against the City of Detroit. Fluent in English and Arabic.
Jon Abent
Attorney Published, precedent-setting wins in the Michigan Court of Appeals and the U.S. Sixth Circuit.
Tom Norton
Of CounselOne case. A whole team behind it.
What it actually means when we say your case gets a team, not a file number.
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An attorney owns your case
Every case is assigned to one of our Michigan attorneys, who sets the strategy, handles negotiations, and stands in front of you in court if it comes to that.
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A case manager keeps it moving
Your case manager tracks medical records, insurance correspondence, and deadlines, and is the person you can always reach with a question about your file.
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Paralegals and investigators build the proof
Our paralegals and chief investigating officer gather reports, video, witness statements, and records before evidence disappears.
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The whole firm is behind hard cases
Trial-bound and appellate matters draw on the full team, including attorneys who have argued in the Michigan Court of Appeals and the U.S. Sixth Circuit.
Team
Support staff.
The case managers, paralegals, and specialists who keep clients informed and files moving.
Working with our team.
Can I speak directly with my attorney?
Yes. Direct communication is firm policy, and several of our attorneys are known for picking up the phone themselves. The intake line at (248) 886-8650 is answered 24/7.
Do your attorneys handle cases across Michigan?
Yes. Every attorney practices in Michigan, and the firm’s 10 offices cover the state from Metro Detroit to Marquette in the Upper Peninsula. See our locations.
Does it cost anything to talk to an attorney?
No. Consultations are free, and injury and civil rights cases are handled on a contingency fee: no attorney fee unless the firm recovers money for you.