Atty. Steven P Karfis

Atty. Steven P Karfis

Steven P Karfis is a lawyer practicing motor vehicle accidents and injuries, premises liability, dog bites and 3 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Southfield Southfield 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven P Karfis at a glance

Steven P Karfis is a Partner based in Southfield, Michigan, practicing at Zamler, Mellen & Shiffman, P.C.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, slip & fall, and dog bites. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1997) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1999). Educated at Michigan State University (B.A., 1990) and Michigan State University College of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steven P Karfis is a lawyer practicing motor vehicle accidents and injuries, premises liability, dog bites and 3 other areas of law
  • Steven received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Steven practices at Zamler, Mellen & Shiffman, P.C. in Southfield, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Steven P Karfis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven P Karfis 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.

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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.

Steven P Karfis is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Steven P Karfis is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Michigan →

Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

Steven P Karfis is one of 8,510 dog bites attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dog bites attorneys in Michigan →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven P Karfis

Where is Steven P Karfis's law office located?
Steven P Karfis's law practice is located in Southfield, Michigan. The firm is Zamler, Mellen & Shiffman, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven P Karfis handle?
Steven P Karfis focuses on car accidents, personal injury, slip & fall, dog bites. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Steven P Karfis practiced law?
Steven P Karfis has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Steven P Karfis go to law school?
Steven P Karfis earned their education at (B.A., 1990); (—).
How can I contact Steven P Karfis for a consultation?
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Education

B.A.
Michigan State University
- 1990
Michigan State University College of Law J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1999

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