Atty. Stephen L. Witenoff
Stephen L. Witenoff has substantial experience in matters involving the defense of insurance agent’s errors and omissions, claims against disability and life insurance companies, as well as all aspects of insurance agency practice and procedures, insurance law, disability law, and ERISA.
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Stephen L. Witenoff is an Attorney based in Southfield, Michigan, practicing at Sullivan, Ward, Patton, Gleeson & Felty, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury and insurance. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1979). Educated at Michigan State University Detroit College of Law, East Lansing, MI (J.D., 1979) and Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association State Bar of Michigan Association of Defense Trial Attorneys Defense Research Institute Oakland County Bar Association. Serands clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen L. Witenoff has substantial experience in matters involving the defense of insurance agent’s errors and omissions, claims against disability and life insurance companies, as well as all aspects of insurance agency practice and procedures, insurance law, disability law, and ERISA
- His practice also includes the defense of attorney malpractice claims, general negligence claims, contractual indemnification claims, claims involving personal injury and property loss and asbestos and toxic tort litigation
- For 32 years, Stephen was a named partner in a Southfield, Michigan law firm focused on insurance law, professional malpractice defense, and products liability, among other matters
- Prior to founding that firm, Stephen served as an attorney at Sullivan Ward for many years
- Stephen also serves as a consulting attorney to the Michigan Association of Insurance Agents in Lansing, Michigan
- Honors Ranked AV Preeminent, Martindale Hubbell Professional & Community Affiliations • American Bar Association, Tort and Insurance Practice Section • Association of Defense Trial Attorneys • State Bar of Michigan, Negligence Section • Association of Defense Trial Attorneys • Defense Research Institute -Member, Life, Health & Disability Section -Member, ERISA Section • Oakland County Bar Association
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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.
Stephen L. Witenoff is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Stephen L. Witenoff is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Southfield 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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