Our Experience Your Advantage

The attorneys at Sommers Schwartz have been consistently winning legal battles in Michigan, California, and around the United States. We are combat tested and battle proven, obtaining billions in settlements and verdicts for our clients.

ESTABLISHED
excellence

Talent, intelligence, resources, and determination give us an advantage in the legal arena. It is why we win big, time after time, year after year.

DECADES
of experience

For more than 45 years, we have outworked and outmaneuvered insurance companies, hospitals, and corporations to obtain results for our clients.

PROVEN
winners

Our team of attorneys and legal professionals have won more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients and their families.

A Trusted Authority

Our attorneys have been featured on local and national media outlets, including:

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Detroit personal injury lawyers

Founded in Michigan. Representing Clients Nationwide.

When you engage a Sommers Schwartz attorney, you are engaging a whole regiment of legal experts something few firms in the legal industry can do.

Choosing a law firm to represent you when you have been harmed is one of the most important decisions you may ever make. Choose wisely. Choose Sommers Schwartz. You pay nothing for our services until we win your case.

Our Promise: You pay nothing until we win your case.

Millions of dollars recovered. Countless lives changed.

Sommers Schwartz attorneys are well known and highly regarded in each area in which we practice. The cases we pursue, the knowledge we share and the recognition we receive reflect this.

Our team is ready to fight for you. Our reputation speaks for itself.

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Our Promise to You

We know your legal rights, and we will protect them as if we were fighting for our own families.

Helping our clients heal physically, emotionally, and financially is what drives us, and we will use our collective talents and resources to help you, always with a compassionate and personalized approach.

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Why Choose Sommers Schwartz

We are confident that we can help you win your case, but confidence alone does not set us apart from other attorneys and firms. We have had four past presidents of the Michigan Association for Justice within our ranks, and prestigious organizations and publications like Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Leading Lawyers continually and repeatedly recognize our attorneys for their accomplishments. Michigan Lawyers Weekly has honored several of our attorneys with its Leaders in the Law, Women in the Law, Up and Coming Lawyers, and Hall of Fame awards.

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Customized Service

We give you service tailored to you from start to finish, and we personally handle each case we take. Our attorneys are trustworthy, understanding, and honored to help you and your family during a time of need.

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Depth of Talent

Our cooperative approach to practicing law gives us our professional edge. No one else has our depth of talent and experience, which is exactly what you need on your side.

Plus, there is no fee until we win your case.

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Collaboration and Teamwork

Although Sommers Schwartz has dozens of attorneys, we are more than just a group of lawyers who work together at the same firm. We are a team and actively strive to provide the best environment for clients and staff. Helping people heal after a severe or tragic event is our passion, and we will use our collective talents and resources to achieve the best possible outcome for you.

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Trusted Results

We are the firm to whom other attorneys refer their loved ones, thanks to our superior experience, knowledge, and heart.

That makes Sommers Schwartz different.

Supporting Clients

Our attorneys are expert litigators, but also counselors who are committed to acting only in your best interest.

What Our Clients Can Expect

When you hire a Sommers Schwartz attorney you can expect an unrivaled level of service, honesty and respect. Our attorneys are expert litigators, but also counselors and are committed to acting only in your best interest.

We work on a contingency fee basis, so there is no payment for our services until we win your case.

You can expect:
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    Personalized service
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    A hand during a difficult and overwhelming time
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    Expert care
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    A level playing field
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    Honesty and respect, always
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Sommers Schwartz Serves

Our firm is proud to support organizations that fight for the futures of people in need. Through Sommers Schwartz Serves – our community involvement program – we donate time, leadership, and funds to nonprofits that champion causes such as social justice, food insecurity, child welfare, women’s health, and people with disabilities. Giving back is the right thing to do, and it’s been a pillar of Sommers Schwartz’s culture from the day the firm opened its doors.

Read more about what we do in the community.

Sommers Schwartz in the community

About Our Professionalism and Responsiveness

This firm’s attorneys and staff are probably the most professional and competent group that I have ever worked with. They are always on top of the case and keep their clients informed at every juncture on a timely, accurate, and comprehensive basis.

Favorable Words From a Valued Client

I had a very good experience with all of the people at Sommers Schwartz during my civil case, which, by the way, we won! I worked with a couple of other firms in the area a few years ago, and I feel that if I have the need or reason…

We Treat Each Client As an Individual

They were so good and helpful and understanding, and they made me feel supported every step of the way in this hard situation.

A Client Describes Working With Richard Groffsky

I primarily worked with Rick throughout this process, and I couldn’t have asked for a better advocate. His communication was outstanding—he kept me informed every step of the way and was always clear, concise, and responsive. More importantly, Rick approached everything with genuine empathy, taking the time to truly understand…

Achieving Results in Difficult Cases

They stuck with me through the whole process, and all I could do is cry when they got it done for me. I highly recommend!

Kind Words About Our Employment Lawyers

I worked with Tad Roumayah, Jenna Sheena, and Nathan Robbins. These three were absolutely exceptional in working with me and my case. They went above and beyond during this entire process to make sure I was supported and understood what was going on every step of the way. We were…

Admiration From a Satisfied Client

I thank you for helping. I truly appreciate you for working endless days on my case.

A Judge’s Words to Jason Thompson

I want you to know it is always a pleasure to work with true professionals and you lived up to expectations. (Judge Leo S. Papas, Retired)

Our Clients Say It Best

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Attorney Referrals

Sommers Schwartz welcomes referrals from attorneys throughout the United States.

When you need to refer a matter to experienced lawyers with proven results, your search begins and ends here.

100% referral fee payment record

Over $60 million in referral fees paid in the last decade alone