Todd J. Stearn

Todd J. Stearn leads the Law Offices of Todd J. Stearn, P.C., a Southfield-based personal injury practice in Michigan that has spent more than three decades securing meaningful results for injured clients. The firm’s work encompasses premises liability, automobile collisions and wrongful death matters, and its efforts have produced over $100 million in recoveries. When an injury disrupts a life, he approaches each case with personal attention and a commitment to pursuing justice on behalf of the client.

Mr. Stearn has developed a reputation for tenacious advocacy in the courtroom and for pursuing high-stakes claims with meticulous preparation. Across a legal career that spans nearly 30 years, he has confronted complex and challenging cases throughout the state and achieved outcomes that reflect both strategic litigation and persistent representation.

In addition to courtroom practice, Mr. Stearn is frequently invited to speak to peers and to contribute to continuing legal education. He is particularly known for his work in premises liability and for continuing to litigate and publicly represent these matters after Michigan’s statutory and case law landscape evolved. His familiarity with no-fault insurance frameworks, third-party auto claims and governmental immunity issues informs how he frames and pursues recoveries on behalf of injured plaintiffs.

Beyond casework, Mr. Stearn plays an active role in strengthening the profession and supporting fellow lawyers. He regularly appears before the State Bar of Michigan’s Negligence Section and lends his time to educational programs through organizations such as the American Board of Trial Advocates Foundation. Those efforts reflect a broader commitment to preserving robust legal standards, protecting client rights and preparing the next generation of trial lawyers to advocate with skill and integrity.

Clients and colleagues alike turn to Mr. Stearn for candid guidance and a results-oriented approach. He emphasizes clear communication, thorough case development and relentless pursuit of fair compensation. The combination of long-term experience, focused litigation practice and active professional leadership defines his approach to personal injury advocacy. In addition to being rated with a perfect “10.0” on Avvo, he has also been peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.