Sterling Heights, MI

Steven M. Gursten

Steven Gursten is a highly awarded Michigan attorney specializing in auto and truck accident cases. He is a Michigan Lawyer of the Year, consistently ranked among the top 50 attorneys by Super Lawyers, and has secured the largest auto and truck accident settlements in Michigan history. He is a past president of several national legal organizations including the AAJ Distracted Driving, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Truck Accident Litigation Groups, and the Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a frequent speaker and author on trial advocacy and auto law.

Phillip S. Serafini

Phillip S. Serafini, a founding partner at Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz and Associates, P.C., has been practicing law since 1991. He specializes in personal injury, automobile accident claims, no-fault claims, third-party auto negligence, slip and fall injuries, motorcycle and trucking accidents, and general civil litigation. He is dedicated to helping clients navigate the legal system to obtain necessary benefits and medical care after an accident, minimizing disruption to their lives.

Jordan M. Jones is a trial attorney dedicated to helping victims of serious truck accidents in Michigan. He is Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, the only lawyer in Michigan with this certification. He has achieved top car and truck accident results, including multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Recognized as a Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch (since 2021) and a Michigan Super Lawyers’ Rising Star (since 2015), he also received the AAJ Trucking Litigation Group's "Chair Special Recognition Award" in 2023.

Joshua R. Terebelo is a litigation attorney at Michigan Auto Law, focusing on No-Fault insurance lawsuits and helping auto accident victims secure PIP benefits. He is recognized by The Best Lawyers™ in America (2024), Michigan Super Lawyers (since 2012), and DBusiness Magazine (2022-2025). He has achieved significant settlements, including a $2 million truck accident settlement.

Jeremy R. Tiedt is a trial attorney at Michigan Auto Law with over a decade of litigation experience, recovering millions for clients, including a $2 million award for a pedestrian. He is recognized by The Best Lawyers™ in America (2024) and Grand Rapids Magazine (2022, 2023). He focuses on advocating for West Michigan clients, providing honest guidance and ensuring excellent communication.

Nathan D. Petrusak

Shareholder Nathan Petrusak concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial law and civil litigation, municipal law, appellate, and bankruptcy law. A determined trial lawyer, Mr. Petrusak is approachable, honest, and forward-thinking with his clients. He brings analytical thinking and skilled argumentation to achieve the best possible results with every case.

Sanford J. Melder

Sanford J. Melder was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1974 and has practiced law for over 30 years. He graduated from Wayne State University with a Jurist Doctor in 1973 and a Bachelor of Science in 1968. He represents clients in various legal matters including family law, divorce, real estate, debt collection, wills, trusts, estate planning, criminal defense, and personal injury.