Atty. Thomas W. Waun
Thomas W. Waun is the managing partner of Ven Johnson Law, PLC in Flint, Michigan, with a statewide practice focused on plaintiff’s personal injury litigation.
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Thomas W. Waun is a Managing Partner, Flint based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Ven Johnson Law, PLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1982). Educated at University of Detroit (J.D., 1982) and Central Michigan University (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas W. Waun is the managing partner of Ven Johnson Law, PLC in Flint, Michigan, with a statewide practice focused on plaintiff’s personal injury litigation
- He represents clients in complex cases involving motor vehicle and trucking accidents, construction site injuries, product and premises liability, police misconduct, legal malpractice, and business litigation
- With over 34 years of legal experience, Tom has tried more than 100 civil jury trials as lead counsel in state and federal courts
- His track record includes securing multiple seven-figure verdicts and settlements, as well as more than 50 mid-to-high six-figure results for his clients
- A recognized leader in the legal community, Tom has served on the Negligence Section Council of the State Bar of Michigan and was its Chair in 2013
- He is a past President of the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ) and currently holds leadership roles in the Michigan Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
- Appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court, Tom actively contributes to committees on civil jury instructions, electronic discovery, and mediation reform
- A frequent lecturer on negligence law and trial practice, he previously served as an adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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Thomas W. Waun is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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.
Thomas W. Waun is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Thomas W. Waun is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Thomas W. Waun is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Thomas W. Waun is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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 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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