Atty. John Stephen Wasung
John Wasung heads Kitch’s Toledo, Ohio office. Since joining the firm in 1986, Wasung has successfully litigated in a number of areas, including medical malpractice defense, auto negligence, mass tort litigation, insurance coverage, and trucking liability.
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John Stephen Wasung is a Principal based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1984), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1990), and Ohio (1991). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1984) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Wasung heads Kitch’s Toledo, Ohio office
- Since joining the firm in 1986, Wasung has successfully litigated in a number of areas, including medical malpractice defense, auto negligence, mass tort litigation, insurance coverage, and trucking liability
- Mr. Wasung has successfully handled dozens of jury trials, and has been designated a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Mr. Wasung is licensed to practice law in Michigan and Ohio, as well as admitted to practice in the U.S
- District Courts of Eastern Michigan and Northern Ohio, and the United States Supreme Court
- He is a member of the Bar Associations of Michigan and Ohio, as well as the Society of Ohio Hospital Attorneys, the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys, the Defense Research Institute, the Transportation Lawyers Association and the Trucking Industry Defense Association
- Mr. Wasung was named an Ohio Super Lawyer every year since 2009
- Only five percent of the attorneys in the state are named Super Lawyers
- He is AV Peer Review Rated by Lexis/Nexis/Martindale-Hubbell
- The AV Peer Review rating is the highest rating allowed
- It attests to a lawyer’s legal ability and professional ethics, and reflects the confidential opinions of the Bar and the Judiciary
- Mr. Wasung received his J.D. from Wayne State University Law School
- He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan
- Insights & News September, 2025 - Recent Highlights, Special Publications, Legal Updates Ohio Damages Caps on Medical Malpractice Claims Ruled Unconstitutional by a Second Court of Appeals March, 2025 - Recent Highlights, Special Publications, Legal Updates Non-Economic Damages Cap Heading to Ohio Supreme Court July, 2024 - Recent Highlights, Legal Updates, Special Publications Federal Court Reaffirms Rights of People with Disabilities to Receive Assistance with Voting June, 2023 - Recent Highlights Kitch Insurance Attorneys Recognized By AM Best
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
John Stephen Wasung is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Michigan →
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.
John Stephen Wasung is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →
John Stephen Wasung is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Michigan →
John Stephen Wasung is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Michigan →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Stephen Wasung is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →
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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 Detroit 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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