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Our team

Meet our award-winning team

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Tom Waun

Tom Waun is one of Michigan’s most experienced trial attorneys, representing clients in personal injury and complex litigation matters for more than three decades. Tom focuses on cases involving motor vehicle and trucking accidents, construction injuries, product liability, premises liability, police misconduct, legal malpractice, and business disputes.


Throughout his career, Tom has served as lead counsel in more than 100 civil jury trials in state and federal courts, securing numerous seven-figure verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. He also played a leading role in litigation arising from the 2020 Mid-Michigan dam failures, representing hundreds of individuals and families affected by the devastating flooding.


Recognized among Michigan’s most respected trial lawyers, Tom has been honored as a Michigan Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame inductee, a Leader in the Law, and a Super Lawyer for more than a decade. He has also served in leadership roles with the Michigan Association for Justice, the American Board of Trial Advocates, and several Michigan Supreme Court committees dedicated to improving the civil justice system.


Tom earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Central Michigan University and his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.


Whether negotiating a settlement or presenting a case before a jury, Tom is committed to providing experienced, personalized representation focused on achieving the best possible outcome for his clients.

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David Roth

An experienced litigator at both the state and federal levels, David Roth has been practicing law in Michigan for more than a decade. With expertise honed over scores of cases, he possesses a unique understanding of personal injury, motor vehicle negligence, premises liability, wrongful death, employment discrimination, and civil rights disputes.

A native of Northville, Michigan, David graduated from Michigan State University in 2010 and MSU College of Law in 2013. He is licensed to practice in the State of Michigan, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.


When he's not practicing law, Dave enjoys reading about history, lifting weights, and spending time with his wife and three young sons.


Leadership, Membership & Honors

  • Genesee County Bar Association – Director
  • State Bar of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

RESULTS

Experience. Dedication. Results.

$8.9 million
Retail Store Employee Negligence
The client suffered severe crush injuries as a result of the negligent operation of equipment by a store employee.
$5 million
Construction Site Propane Explosion
The client suffered severe burns as a result of poorly maintained equipment on a propane heater which led to an explosion on a construction site.
$2.7 million
Truck/Pedestrian Accident
A commercial truck driver traveling too fast for conditions struck the client and caused several severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and orthopedic injuries to her right elbow and knee.
$5.25 million
Truck/Auto Accident
A commercial truck driver, who was distracted by a navigation program, crossed the centerline striking the client head-on, resulting in a severe leg injury which required amputation of the leg above the knee.
$12 million
Semi/Auto Accident
A client died when a semi-driver, who was distracted by his cell phone, ran a stop sign and struck the clients vehicle at a high rate of speed.
$11.5 million
Truck/Motorcycle Accident
A truck driver, who was distracted by his cell phone, struck our client motorcyclist who was stopped in a construction zone, resulting in fatal injuries to the client.
$2.75 million
Store Employee Negligence
A client was walking through a retail store parking lot when one of the workers ran into her while pushing a number of shopping carts. This resulted in severe injury to her foot which ultimately required amputation of one of her toes.
$2.2 million
Police Negligence
A client suffered multiple injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, as a result of being struck by a police officer on an emergency run traveling through an intersection at a high rate of speed.
$3.25 million
Auto/Pedestrian Accident
A client was walking home from work on the shoulder of the road when an intoxicated driver left the roadway and struck the client, resulting in fatal injuries.
$1.775 million
Ammonia Exposure
A delivery truck driver was exposed to significant amounts of ammonium hydroxide due to poorly maintained equipment at the delivery site leading to serious pulmonary injuries.
$525,000
Dog Bite
A jury rendered a verdict in favor of a client who was attacked by a dog while delivering mail for the U.S. Postal Service.
$2.685 million
Hydrogen Explosion
A hydrogen explosion resulting from poorly maintained equipment at a manufacturing facility resulting in serious injuries sustained by the delivery driver.
$3.2 million
Pharmacy Negligence
A pharmacy dispensed the wrong medication to a mother which caused her to pass out and drop her newborn infant. The baby unfortunately sustained traumatic brain injuries as a result.
$2.5 million
Construction Site Accident
A construction site worker fell from an unguarded window at a construction site and as a result and suffered severe injuries to his leg resulting in a below the knee amputation.
$3 million
Uninsured Motorist Claim
Our client suffered severe injuries in a motor vehicle accident and was able to recover from his own insurance Company through an uninsured motorist claim.
$1.25 million
Elevator Misleveling
A jury rendered a verdict in this case involving a client tripped and fell while exiting an elevator in a commercial building which had misleveled, sustaining serious injuries to her foot.
$3.5 million
Police Negligence
A jury rendered a verdict in favor of our client who while riding a bicycle was struck by a police officer who negligently failed to turn on his sirens while on a high speed emergency run.
$5.3 million
Truck/Motorcycle Accident
A jury rendered a verdict in favor of a client who was injured when a commercial vehicle negligently turned left in front of him while he was operating his motorcycle, resulting in a traumatic brain injury.
$550,000
Dog Bite
A jury rendered a verdict in favor of a client who was attacked by a dog while providing hairdressing services at the dog owner's home.