Established in 1903, we are a firm of dedicated attorneys committed to a tradition of excellence.
Tradition
of Excellence
Founded in 1903, we are established and well-respected in Michigan with a strong presence in the legal community for combining traditional values with a forward-focused approach to client representation.
Trusted
Relationships
Our Attorneys strive to fully understand our client’s needs in all phases of legal matters enabling us to address practical as well as legal issues in today’s complex world.
Unparalleled
Expertise
As an action-oriented firm, our trial attorneys utilize a team concept to exhibit expertise in all aspects of civil defense litigation from the simplest lawsuit to the most complex no-fault, commercial, malpractice, and product liability cases.
Our Practice Areas
Auto/PIP
The attorneys of Vandeveer Garzia are experts in legal matters related to motor vehicles. That expertise involves all aspects of motor vehicle and automobile litigation as well as insurance coverage matters. Firm attorneys regularly represent clients in motor vehicle cases at all stages including initial investigation, pretrial activities, trials, and, if necessary, appeals. This representation […]
Professional & Healthcare Liability
Vandeveer Garzia has highly skilled professionals to assist our clients in navigating through various professional negligence claims against healthcare providers and other professionals throughout Michigan. For over one hundred years, the firm has represented professionals from every field including: chiropractors, dentists, direct care workers, home health staff, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, physical therapists, physician assistants, and […]
Construction Law Litigation
Vandeveer Garzia has a long history of representing owners, general contractors and trade contractors in construction related litigation, including payment disputes, contract claims, defective work claims, property damage claims and personal injury lawsuits. The firm’s construction clients run the gamut from small, family owned companies to large, national residential and commercial contractors. Our attorneys have […]
Our Method
VALUABLE SERVICES, MAXIMUM RESULTS
Whether you are an individual, a corporation, an insurance company, or a governmental entity, our firm employs a team centric approach which enables us to channel our collective experience to provide you with maximum results in a cost-effective manner. Your legal team will consist of a primary attorney who is an expert in the specific area at issue along with associate attorneys and support personnel.
Recent News & Updates
Tim Connaughton and William MacFarlane successfully obtained Summary Disposition on claims of premises liability filed against a client of the firm.
They filed a Motion for Summary Disposition arguing that the Plaintiff had contractually agreed to waive any claims arising from injuries...
Summary Disposition Obtained on Appeal on Behalf of Public Transportation Authority Client of the Firm
David Houbeck and Veronica Prange obtained summary disposition of a provider PIP claim on Appeal on behalf of their client, a regional...
Tim Connaughton and Salman Islam successfully defended international clients in a commercial litigation matter in Federal Court, where the Plaintiff alleged more than $5,000,000 in damages in the property loss subrogation case
This matter involved complex issues regarding engineering design standards, the Michigan Building Code, choice of law issues, and...
