Todd J. Stearn

Michigan

A nationally recognized trial attorney and trusted voice in Michigan personal injury law, Todd J. Stearn has built his reputation on results, integrity, and relentless advocacy. With a legal career spanning nearly three decades, he has taken on some of the toughest personal injury cases in the state—and won.

With a strong foundation in premises liability, auto accidents, and wrongful death, Todd has helped clients recover more than $100 million in settlements and verdicts. When your life is disrupted by an injury, you deserve an attorney who takes your case personally—and fights relentlessly for justice.

Todd is a sought-after speaker, a trusted authority in premises liability, and one of the few attorneys still advertising and litigating these claims after Michigan’s legal landscape shifted. His deep knowledge of no-fault insurance, third-party auto claims, and governmental immunity laws make him one of the most respected attorneys in the field.

Todd isn’t just a trial lawyer—he’s a recognized leader in Michigan’s legal community. Whether addressing fellow attorneys through the State Bar of Michigan’s Negligence Section or contributing to educational initiatives through the American Board of Trial Advocates Foundation (ABOTA), Todd is deeply involved in strengthening the profession. His leadership ensures that legal standards remain strong, client rights stay protected, and the next generation of trial lawyers are prepared to advocate with skill and integrity.

Honors, Awards and Recognition

• Inductee – Michigan Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame (2025)
  • Recognized for a career of excellence, leadership, and significant contributions to the legal profession in Michigan.
• Go To Lawyer – Negligence Law, Michigan Lawyers Weekly (2023)
  • Named a top resource for negligence cases, this distinction highlights Attorney Stearn’s expertise and reputation among peers.
• Top 100 Trial Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers
  • Selected as one of the most accomplished trial lawyers in the country based on results, peer nominations, and leadership.
• Member – American Board Of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
  • An exclusive, invitation-only group of trial lawyers dedicated to preserving the right to jury trials and promoting professionalism in advocacy.
• AV® RATED – MARTINDALE-HUBBELL
  • Earned the highest possible peer review rating for legal ability and ethical standards from fellow attorneys and judges.
• Super Lawyers® – 2010–2014, 2016–Present
  • Consistently selected for inclusion based on professional achievement and peer recognition in the field of personal injury law.