St. Clair Shores, MI

Albert J. Dib

Albert J. Dib is a native Detroiter, and a 1980 graduate of Wayne State University Law School. He has taught Medical Malpractice, Litigation Skills, Pretrial Advocacy, and Health Law at both Wayne State University Law School and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where he has been Adjunct Professor of Law. He is past-president of the Wayne State University Law School Alumni Association, and currently a member of the WSU Law School’s Board of Visitors. He authored the ANNUAL SURVEY OF MICHIGAN LAW, “Medical Malpractice,” 2005 - 2006 in The Wayne Law Review, and “Ethical Conduct and Effective Lawyering, Plaintiff’s Perspective,” presented at the 26th Annual Law Seminar, Institute of Continuing Legal Education. Mr. Dib focuses his practice in medical and professional negligence, including the highly specialized field of catastrophically injured children and Birth Trauma/Obstetrical Malpractice Litigation. He also serves as a special medical malpractice mediator. Mr. Dib has settled numerous multi-million dollar cases and obtained the highest medical malpractice verdicts ever in Macomb and Bay Counties. Mr. Dib's unwavering dedication to victims of medical malpractice has been recognized by Michigan Lawyer's Weekly, who named Mr. Dib as a "Go To Lawyer" in Medical Malpractice. Most recently, Mr. Dib has been recognized in the Michigan Lawyer's Weekly Hall of Fame, for his valuable contributions to the legal profession and the community.

James McKenna

James McKenna is a trial lawyer with more than three decades of experience representing clients in serious injury and wrongful death cases. Mr. McKenna’s practice is very selective, and referral based. His practice includes pursuing fraud claims and older first party no fault benefit claims for attendant care. These are claims for family members providing care to loved ones who have been catastrophically injured in automobile accidents. The insurance companies have not paid all of the benefits that were owed, or the insurance company has been found to have intentionally hidden and covered up the benefits that our clients were entitled to. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He has tried successfully several seven figure cases to jury verdicts. These verdicts include over $3,000,000.00 verdict in Salt Lake City, Utah and a $12,000,000.00 verdict as a co-counsel in St. Clair County, Michigan. Mr. McKenna aggressively and zealously represents his client’s interest in obtaining the best settlement or the case will be tried to a jury verdict at the option of the client.

Nick Draugelis

Nick Draugelis spent over ten years working for a large defense law firm before co-founding Draugelis & Draugelis. He specializes in trial work with a focus on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and local business disputes.

Robert F. Garvey

Bob Garvey is a trial lawyer with more than 40 years of experience. He limits his practice to representing people who have suffered serious injury or wrongful death cases. His practice is selective and referral-based. He has successfully tried cases throughout Michigan and nationally, with record verdicts in Michigan and Florida. His areas of practice include Medical Malpractice, auto, bicycle, motorcycle and truck accidents and traumatic brain injuries. He is a proud member of the American College Of Trial Lawyers [ACTL], where he served on the State committee, and the American Board Of Trial Advocates [ABOTA], where he served as President and National Board Representative and was honored with the prestigious Baxter Award by his peers in ABOTA. His accomplishments have been recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, dbusiness, and Crain’s. For his work with Access to Justice, he received the President’s Choice Award from the State Bar Office of Michigan.

David Zimmerman

David Zimmerman is an attorney with over 30 years of legal experience, specializing in workers' compensation and social security law in Michigan. He previously worked for insurance companies for 8 years before dedicating his practice to representing injured workers since 2000. He also handles auto law and car accident cases. He is recognized as a top workers' compensation attorney in Michigan by Expertise.com.

Frances Murphy

Frances Murphy is one of the leading personal injury lawyers in the state of Michigan. She has successfully litigated numerous complex personal injury matters and stays current with new law by investing significant time in continuing legal education and in-depth legal research. Fran’s approach is grounded in preparation and empathy. She takes the time to understand the full impact an injury has on her clients, physically, emotionally, and financially, and works closely with them to build a case that reflects the true scope of their loss. Known for being direct, thorough, and highly strategic, Fran has earned a reputation as a fierce advocate who fights for what is fair. Based in St. Clair Shores, Fran founded Fran Murphy Law to provide personal, hands-on legal representation. She believes that every client deserves an attorney who listens, communicates clearly, and shows up prepared. Whether the case involves a car accident, premises liability, or wrongful death, Fran brings focus and determination to every matter she handles.

James McKenna

James McKenna is a personal injury attorney who exclusively handles plaintiff's personal injury cases since 1988. He has a proven track record of success, including multi-million dollar jury verdicts in Utah and Michigan. He is admitted to practice in Michigan, the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, and the U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit. He is actively involved in several professional associations, including the Macomb County Bar Association and the American Association for Justice.