Joseph Dedvukaj

Bar / Professional Activity

• Better Business Bureau A+ Rated, 2021
• Expertise Best Car Accident Attorney Award Waterford , 2021
• Top Attorney Award, 2021
• The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase objective and uniformly applied process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. Membership is extended only to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state or region who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile measured by objective and uniformly applied standards in compliance with state bar and national Rule 4-7., 2021
• American Bar Association Member , 2021
• Member of Association of Trial Lawyers of America , 1994
• Member American Association for Justice 2007-2008
• Sustaining Member of Michigan Association for Justice 2001-2002, 2005, 2006, 2007,  and 2016 Member of Michigan Association for Justice 2003-2004, 2008, 2010, and 2015  
• Admitted United States District Court Western District of Michigan
• Admitted to United States District Court Eastern District of Michigan 
• Admitted to Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals 
• Admitted and qualified as an Attorney and Counsellor of The Supreme Court of the United States , 2006

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

• In 2020, Joseph Dedvukaj obtained an $8,000,000 settlement for a client hurt by a municipal utility truck. , 2020
• Truck hauler settlement $925,000, 2021
• $1,250,000 Judgment against American Country Insurance for Auto Accident , 2020
• Truck Accident Settlement $925,000, 2021
• In 2016, Joseph Dedvukaj obtained a settlement in the amount of $3,850,000 for his client in a common carrier accident. , 2016
• In 2015, Joseph Dedvukaj had the 4th highest personal injury verdict (6,872,931)  in the State of Michigan as reported by Lawyers Weekly. , 2015
• In 2016, Joseph Dedvukaj obtained a settlement in the amount of $2,250,000 in favor of his client. The police car ran a red light and caused head, neck and back injuries. , 2016

Videos

• When clients hire Joseph Dedvukaj, they get Joseph Dedvukaj - his experience, judgment, preparation, and personal responsibility for their case.  , You Hire Joe, You Get Joe, Legal Services, 2026

Representative Clients

• $1,600,000 unanimous jury verdict in low speed truck accident, 2023

Pro bono / Community Service

• Chairman of Board for Nonprofit TVBoin, 2021
• I was chairman of the board for TVBoin, an Albanian television station.  , 2026
• I was chairman of the board for TVBoin, an Albanian television station.  , 2025
• AVVO Question and Answer Contributor, 2021
• Provided pro bono legal help to indigenous Albanian tribes living in Montenegro to secure the right to local self government in Malesia Montenegro. , 2012
• Joseph Dedvukaj provided legal representation to students and teachers regarding  cuts to bilingual program at Utica Community Schools  , 2016
• During 2006 to 2008, I provided pro bono legal assistance and representation to Albanian Americans accused of conspiracy to overthrow the Montenegrin government. In addition, I wrote several reports to the United States Department of State about the violation of International norms during the legal proceedings in Montenegro. , 2006
• Joseph Dedvukaj provided pro bono legal representation since 1995 to present to Saint Paul's Albanian Catholic Church and Albanian American Club in Rochester Hills, Michigan. , 1995

Educational Background

• Undergraduate degree in business from the University of Michigan 

White Papers

• Recognition for success as a personal injury car and truck accident lawyer. , The Making of a Legal Maverick: Joseph Dedvukaj's Path to Becoming a Top Personal Injury Attorney, Personal Injury Car Accident Lawyer, 2023
• The article highlighted the success of the personal injury law over the course of the last 30 years. , From Humble Beginnings to Legal Advocacy: The Evolution of The Joseph Dedvukaj Firm, P.C., Personal Injury Auto Accident Attorney, 2023
• Highlighting success as a personal injury law in American Courtrooms. , From the Albanian Alps to American courtrooms: Joseph Dedvukaj's inspiring journey, Personal Injury Car Accident Lawyer, 2023

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

• I wrote a legal brief analyzing the legal rights and right to local self government of indigenous tribal Albanians, in the Malesia region, living in Montenegro. I argued indigenous Albanians have a legal right to local self government based international norms. Tuzi-Malesia now has a local self government. , Attorney arguing in favor of local self government for indigenous Albanians living in Montenegro, Tuzi - Malesia Municipality, International Civil Rights, 2011
• Standard Albanian edition of TOTAL LOSS, produced to make Michigan no-fault and car accident claim information available to Albanian-speaking readers in Michigan., Author, HUMBJE TOTALE, Square Lake Press, Insurance, Legal Services, Consumer Protection, 2026
• Follows a single Michigan car accident case from the intersection through PIP benefits, medical proof, the insurer’s first offer, a lawsuit, deposition, defense medical examination, surveillance, mediation, jury trial, verdict, and the final accounting showing what actually reaches the client. Written to show injured people how a case is built — and how truthful proof gets destroyed by ordinary people living ordinary lives., Author, CRASH TO VERDICT, Square Lake Press, Insurance, Legal Services, Consumer Protection, 2026
• Michigan’s no-fault act does not classify a motorcycle as a motor vehicle, and that single definition changes almost everything for an injured rider. The book explains the priority ladder in MCL 500.3114(5), the helmet statute and its three conditions, what the 2019 reform did to rider coverage, and the 2026 decision permitting recovery from a lower-priority insurer after a higher-priority policy is exhausted., Author, NOT A MOTOR VEHICLE, Square Lake Press, Insurance, Motorcycle And Powersports, Legal Services, 2026
• A guide to Michigan truck crash claims and why the first seventy-two hours determine what can be proved. Covers the evidence that disappears immediately — electronic logging data, driver qualification files, dashcam and telematics — the federal regulations that govern motor carriers, and how a commercial trucking case differs from an ordinary car accident claim., Author, 164,000 POUNDS, Square Lake Press, Trucking And Commercial Transportation, Insurance, Legal Services, 2026
• A plain-English guide to the first weeks after a Michigan car accident. Explains how no-fault PIP benefits work, which insurer is responsible for medical bills and wage loss, what to say and not say to an adjuster, what to do when benefits are cut off, and the deadlines that quietly end claims. Written for injured people making decisions before they have a lawyer., Author, TOTAL LOSS: What Insurance Companies Don't Want You to Know After a Michigan Car Accident (Square Lake Press, 2026), ISBN 979-8-9977549-0-7, Square Lake Press, Insurance, Legal Services, Consumer Protection, Personal Injury, 2026
• Many lawyers ignore the critical role they play in being compassionate towards their injured clients. I make empathy part of my every day life as a lawyer. After all, I exist to serve the needs of the people I represent. I can only be as good as the human touch I give to my clients.  , Empathetic listener and the beacon of hope for victims injured in a car accident or truck accident., The Human Side Of Law: Joseph Dedvukaj's Empathetic Jurisprudence, International Business Times, Personal Injury Car Accident Attorney, 2024
• In an effort to advance the rights of the indigenous Albanian people living in Montenegro, I wrote a letter along with the legal brief analyzing the rights of the Albanian people to be recognized as indigenous and have the government of Montenegro provide a local self government to Albanians in the Malesia region. , Letter sent to the Council of Europe and the Special Rapporteur of the United Nations Committee on Indigenous Albanian Peoples Living in Montenegro, 2012

Other Outstanding Achievements

• Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rated , 2022
• Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Rated, 2024
• Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Rated, 2023
• Joseph Dedvukaj met with Special United States Special Presidential Envoy, Richard Grenell, on behalf of the Albanian community to share concerns about the September 2, 2020, Kosova economic normalization agreement signed at the White House. , 2020

Firm News (Newsletters)

• Michigan No-Fault Insurance Changes News Letter, 2020, Michigan No-Fault Insurance Consumers

Honors

• Listed as an Honored Professional of National Directory of Who's Who in Executive and Professionals, Who's Who in Executives and Professionals, 1998
• Honored for Demonstrated Leadership and Dedication in Profession or Industry, America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals, 2002
• Recognizing Excellence in Personal Injury, Lawyers of Distinction, 2018
• Top Lawyers In Michigan Highest In Ethical Standards and Professional Excellence, The Legal Network, 2014
• Recognizing Excellence in Personal Injury Law, Lawyers of Distinction, 2019
• Top Lawyers In Michigan Highest In Ethical Standards and Professional Excellence, The Legal Network, 2013
• Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum The Top Trial Lawyers In America, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum The Top Trial Lawyers In America, 2021
• Top Lawyers In Michigan Highest In Ethical Standards and Professional Excellence, The Legal Network, 2015
• Million Dollar Advocates Forum The Top Trial Lawyers In America, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2021
• Personal Injury Top 10% In The USA, Lawyers of Distinction, 2017
• 10 Best Lawyers in Michigan, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2017
• Joseph Dedvukaj received the client champion platinum award from Martindale-Hubbell because he excelled at service as affirmed by his clients. This award was based on the quantity and quality of his client Martindale-Hubbell reviews, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Platinum is the highest award available. , Client Champion Platinum Award, Martindale Hubbell, 2021
• AV Preeminent is the highest peer rating standard. Joseph Dedvukaj was awarded this rating because he ranked in the highest level of professional excellence for his legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by his peers. , AV Preeminent Peer Rating, Martindale Hubble, 2021

Awards

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Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com

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Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

Industry Groups

• Legal