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I attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and received a degree in political science in 1986. I attended Wayne State law school in Detroit Michigan and graduated in 1989. I have practiced law for more than 35 years exclusively representing clients in the field of personal injury. I have had more than 100 jury trials since becoming a lawyer and obtained multiple verdicts that exceeded 1 million dollars including a verdict that exceeded 5 million dollars. Our law firm has a reputation as being very ethical and a reputation for achieving great legal results on behalf of our clients. I treat all my clients respectfully and make a great effort to keep them informed and most importantly I return their phone calls. On a personal level, I enjoy attending sporting events, spending time with my family and my animals. I enjoy representing individuals who need an advocate and the opportunity to improve their quality of life where they have been harmed as a result of the negligence of a third party.

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Michigan

State Bar of Michigan

ID Number: p42725

Since 1989

Partner

Logeman and Iafrate P.C.

1990 - Current

Partner in Personal injury law firm that has been serving clients for more than 45 years throughout the State of Michigan.

Wayne State University Law School

J.D. (1989) | law

1986 - 1989

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

B.A. (1986) | Political Science

1982 - 1986

Honors: Cum Laude

10 Best Attorney

American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2019

Washtenaw County Bar Assn.

member

1991 - Current

Michigan Association of Justice

member

1991 - Current

State Bar of Michigan  # P42735

Member

1990 - Current

When Fraud May Bar a Claim Under the Bahri Decision

ICLE

April 18, 2018

Overview of the Michigan No-Fault System

American Case Management Conference

October 4, 2015

Auto No-fault update

Allegiance Hospital- Trauma Education Series

September 12, 2014

Proposed No-Fault insurance changes under Bolger plan

Rinc

September 12, 2014

Understanding the Michigan No-Fault System

Allegiance Hospital- Trauma Education Series

July 18, 2013

Institute of Continuing Education, Fall Conference-, Plymouth, Mi

May 12, 2018

Juris Doctorate

Wayne State University

1989

Q. What are my options. A garbage company hit my parked car while I was at work. I don't have insurance

December 13, 2024

A: The insurance company for the garbage company should pay for the damage if your vehicle was lawfully parked. You should get an estimate for the damage and also submit photographs. The insurance company may also require a police report be filed. You should report the incident to the garbage company and ask for their insurance information as soon as possible.

Q. We are an s-corp LLC being sued by a customer for "incomplete project and job services" and "secondary loss"

September 26, 2024

A: Small claims court in Michigan involves cases in which the amount in controversy is less than $7,000.00 so that is the maximum amount they could sue your business under the rules. There is no reason why you could not file a counter-lawsuit seeking damages for the additional services that you provided the customer. Also, hopefully the customer signed off on a written form after the final walk through when the job was completed. You would want to provide this as evidence in your case. You could hire an attorney who handles contract cases and have the case removed to district court where the homeowner would likely need to hire an attorney at additional expense. If you have a court hearing, make sure to have your witnesses available to testify that the work was properly performed and any documentation such as e-mails showing that the homeowner is being unreasonable in their demands at the hearing. I wish you the best of luck! ... Read More