Atty. Gary A. Maximiuk

Mr. Maximiuk practices principally in the areas of personal injury defense litigation and insurance coverage litigation.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 50 yrs experience 50 year

Call (616) 710-4533 Book Appointment

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About Gary A. Maximiuk at a glance

Gary A. Maximiuk is an Of Counsel based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1976) and University of Michigan (A.B., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Grand Rapids and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Mr. Maximiuk practices principally in the areas of personal injury defense litigation and insurance coverage litigation
He is a frequent lecturer for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education on topics including trial and deposition skills
He is the co-editor of and a contributing author to A Practical Guide to Depositions in Michigan (2015 edition) and a contributing author to Michigan Insurance Law and Practice (ICLE, 2012 edition)
Mr. Maximiuk is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and is included in The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of insurance coverage and product liability defense
Mr. Maximiuk is Of Counsel at Wheeler, Upham, P.C

Practice Areas Explained

Gary A. Maximiuk's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary A. Maximiuk handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Gary A. Maximiuk is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Michigan →

Truck Accidents

Gary A. Maximiuk is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Michigan →

Wrongful Death

Gary A. Maximiuk is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Michigan →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Gary A. Maximiuk is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Grand Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Common questions about Gary A. Maximiuk

Where is Gary A. Maximiuk's law office located?

Gary A. Maximiuk's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.

What practice areas does Gary A. Maximiuk handle?

Gary A. Maximiuk focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.

How long has Gary A. Maximiuk practiced law?

Gary A. Maximiuk has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.

Where did Gary A. Maximiuk go to law school?

Gary A. Maximiuk earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (A.B., 1972).

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What awards or recognition has Gary A. Maximiuk received?

Gary A. Maximiuk's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Accident Insurance Insurance Litigation Accidents Airplane Crash Litigation Automobile Accidents And Injuries Automobile Insurance Automobile Insurance Coverage Automobile Insurance Defense Automobile Liability Automobile Liability Defense Automobile Negligence Aviation Accidents Aviation And Aerospace Aviation Defense Aviation Insurance Aviation Liability Aviation Litigation Aviation Products Liability Bicycle Accidents Boating Accidents Bodily Injury Brain Injury Cargo Claims Casualty Insurance Casualty Insurance Defense Catastrophic Injury Civil Litigation Civil Practice Commercial Insurance Commercial Insurance Defense Commercial Vehicle Liability Common Carrier Law Common Carrier Liability Law Complex Litigation Cumulative Trauma Defense Litigation Dog Bites Environmental Insurance Environmental Insurance Claims Environmental Insurance Coverage Environmental Insurance Defense Excess And Reinsurance Excess Coverage Federal Civil Litigation Federal Civil Practice Federal Litigation First And Third Party Insurance First And Third Party Insurance Defense First Party Insurance Freight Claims General Liability General Liability Defense Head Injury Indemnity Insurance Agents And Brokers Insurance Agents And Brokers Defense Insurance Agents And Brokers Errors And Omissions Insurance Arbitration Insurance Contracts Insurance Coverage Insurance Coverage Defense Insurance Defense Insurance Litigation Insurance Mediation Libel Slander and Defamation Motor Carrier Defense Motor Carrier Law Motor Carrier Liability Motor Vehicle Accidents And Injuries Motorcycle Accidents Negligence Negligence Defense No Fault Auto Insurance Defense No Fault Automobile Insurance Pedestrian Injuries Personal Injury Personal Injury Arbitration Personal Injury Defense Personal Injury Mediation Personal Liability Personal Liability Defense Premises Liability Premises Liability Defense Products Liability Products Liability Defense Psychological Injury Reinsurance Reinsurance Defense Rental Vehicle Litigation Self Insured Defense Self Insured Law Slip and Fall Spinal Injury Third Party Wrongful Death Transportation Traumatic Brain Injury Trial Practice Truck Accidents Trucking Liability Uninsured And Underinsured Motorists Uninsured And Underinsured Motorists Arbitration Whiplash Wrongful Death

Education

J.D.

Wayne State University

- 1976

A.B.

University of Michigan

- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

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