Scott Weidenfeller
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Medical Malpractice Attorney in Okemos, MI
Selected To Rising Stars: 2010
- Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
For more than 23 years, Attorney Scott Weidenfeller, Esq., has limited his practice solely (100%), to claims involving medical malpractice. If you, your child or a loved one have suffered a catastrophic injury, paralysis, brain injury, amputation, blindness or a birth trauma or pediatric injury, then you need an effective, dedicated and skillful advocate. In addition to being a 10 year Superlawyers recipient, Mr. Weidenfeller has been named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Litigators list for the State of Michigan.
The decision to contact an attorney about suing a physician or healthcare provider (many of whom are genuinely trying to help their patients) can be a difficult one. That's why Mr. Weidenfeller works hard to properly investigate each claim and to "get it right" from the start. There is no cost to you, unless there is a recovery on your behalf and Mr. Weidenfeller has a strong positive record of Settlements, Trial Victories & Jury Verdicts - throughout the State of Michigan.
CALL NOW (248-924-2330) to set an appointment with Scott Weidenfeller, Esq., at his Northville, MI office location, or, if it is more convenient for you, at the Firm's main office located at: 2290 Science Parkway in Okemos, MI.
- 100%Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Informed Consent
Selections
Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2020 Rising Stars: 2010
To: Scott Weidenfeller
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About Scott Weidenfeller
Admitted: 1997, Michigan
Honors/Awards:
- Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2010
- Pro Bono recognition by the United States District Court, 2007, 2008 & 2009
- Super Lawyer, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Certificate of Appreciation, U.S. District Court of Michigan, 2007
Bar/Professional Activity:
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Michigan
- Michigan Association for Justice, Executive Board
- Michigan Association for Justice, Sustaining Member
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
- State Bar of Michigan, Negligence Section
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- American Association for Justice, Litigation Section
- State of Michigan Courts
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Gideon's International, Member
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Lecture, Cross Examination in Malpractice Cases, Michigan Association For Justice, 2009
- Guest Lecturer, PhD. Civil Engineering Program, 2010
- Communication of Technical Concepts: Lecture; University of Michigan, Doctoral Students in the Engineering Department, July 2010
- Effective Discovery in Negligence Cases for New Lawyers, Michigan Association for Justice, Seminar, January 29, 2008
- Discovery in Negligence Cases, Michigan Association for Justice, Seminar, May 9, 2008
- Cross Examination of the Medical Expert - A Lawyer's Worksheet, May 9, 2008
Verdicts/Settlements:
- $1.215 million dollar jury verdict in Macomb County - Elderly woman lit on Fire in her hospital bed
- $650,000 - Blood clot causing death
- $1,500,000 - Injury to a child
- $234,000 dollar jury verdict in Alpena County
- $1,170,000 million dollar jury verdict in Emmet County
- 1,700,000 - Partial Paralysis Claim
- $988,000 dollar jury verdict in Oakland County
- $4,800,000 - Birth Trauma Claim involving Cerebral Palsy
- $1,400,000 - Airway closure resulting in death
Transactions:
- Airway loss for a Pediatric patient, who suffered paralysis and brain damage as a result., 2019
Representative Clients:
- $7,500,000 Settlement for a Pediatric Injury to a Minor who suffered airway loss, resulting in severe neurologic damage. , 2018
- Wrongful Death; Paralysis; Birth and Pediatric Injuries; Loss of Airway; Cerebral Palsy; Failure to Properly and Timely Diagnose; Blindness; Neurologic and Cognitive damages; Etc.
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Trial Lawyer - Multiple Million Dollar (plus) Verdicts and Settlements in Medical Malpractice Claims.
- Largest reported Medical Malpractice Settlement (Michigan Lawyer's Weekly) - 2006, 2006
Educational Background:
- Michigan State University, B.A.
Industry Groups
- Trial Lawyer & Litigation Groups
Comments
- “I have tried a number of cases with Mr. Weidenfeller. He is an excellent trial attorney. Perhaps, the best I have seen.”
- “I don't know that I have encountered a more ethical attorney than Mr. Weidenfeller. He truly cares about his clients and seeking justice for them. He is a zealous advocate, but is also fair and honest with opposing counsel. He plays by the rules and tries clean cases, which has resulted in very good outcomes for his clients which are not subject to appeals.”
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
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Last Updated: 12/28/2020