Atty. Michael J. Behm
For the past 30 years, Michael has exclusively focused his practice on representing people who have been seriously injured due to negligence. He has obtained many jury verdicts and settlements well in excess of $1 million.
Child Injury & More Attorney · Serving Flint, MI · 33+ Years Experience
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About Michael J. Behm at a Glance
Michael J. Behm is a Member based in Flint, Michigan, practicing at Behm & Behm Law Firm. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury. Admitted to practice in Michigan US District Court - Eastern District of Michigan US District Court - Western District of Mi (1993). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1992) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Genesee County, Federal and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan Association of Trial Lawyers of America Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Flint Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Flint, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael J. Behm
- For the past 30 years, Michael has exclusively focused his practice on representing people who have been seriously injured due to negligence
- He has obtained many jury verdicts and settlements well in excess of $1 million
- He is an AV-rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell and was one of the youngest qualifying attorneys in Michigan when he received this honor
- Michael has also been listed as a Michigan Super Lawyer for the last 15 years and is recognized by the American Trial Lawyers Association as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in Michigan
- In Summer 2011, Michael became the thirteenth attorney from Michigan to become a Fellow in the Melvin M. Belli Society
- He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, the top one percent of attorneys in the United States
- Michael is a Past President of the Michigan Association for Justice (2011-2012)
- As a member and officer of MAJ , Michael spent time working with members of the state and federal government in an effort to make sure that the constitutional right to a jury trial is not taken away from the citizens of our state and country
- In 2022, Michael was appointed to serve on the State Bar of Michigan Negligence Law Section Council
- Michael regularly lectures in Michigan and throughout the country on issues of tort liability
- Some recent topics have included litigation under the Federal Tort Claims Act, and broader issues, such as jury selection and maximizing elements of damages
- Michael has been elected to the State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly, where he served a three-year term
- has served many years on the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission
- and served as a Director of the Genesee County Bar Association
- In November 2014, Michael was elected by the citizens of the State of Michigan as a Regent of the University of Michigan
- He was re-elected to a second eight-year term in 2022
- Michael is married to Kay, and they have three children
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Michael J. Behm's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Behm handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Flint.
Personal Injury in Flint
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.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Flint
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 Flint 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 venue, 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.
Flint Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Flint-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Flint Choose Michael J. Behm
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael J. Behm's practice in the field of personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael J. Behm brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Personal Injury Practice
Concentrating on personal injury means Michael J. Behm's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Flint
A Flint-based practice means Michael J. Behm attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael J. Behm Handles in Flint
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