Business Details
36 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Traverse City Legal Team
Dingeman & Dancer, PLC has provided comprehensive legal services in Traverse City, Michigan since 1990. Our firm specializes in personal injury, business law, estate planning, and real estate, serving individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. With over 30 years of combined experience, our attorneys have secured more than $90 million in settlements and verdicts for clients. We maintain an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting our commitment to technical excellence and ethical standards.Our team of five legal professionals prioritizes client satisfaction through prompt communication, innovative solutions, and cost-effective representation. We handle cases on a contingency basis for personal injury matters, ensuring accessibility to quality legal representation. Our practice extends to complex litigation, transactional work, and specialized areas like cannabis law and riparian rights.
Services
Personal Injury
Estate Planning
Business Law
Real Estate
Cannabis Law
Probate Administration
Civil Litigation
Employment Law
Product Liability
Nursing Home Negligence
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have secured over $90 million in settlements and verdicts for Michigan clients
- Our attorneys maintain the highest Martindale-Hubbell AV rating for legal excellence
- Personal injury cases handled on contingency basis with no upfront costs
- Team combines 30+ years of litigation and transactional law experience
- Prompt attorney access and transparent communication throughout case progression
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated
What people say
Outstanding job
Kept informed
Excellent service
Highly recommend
Responsive and strategic
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury attorneys represent clients in Michigan who have suffered catastrophic injuries or lost loved ones due to negligence. We handle auto accidents, nursing home negligence, product liability, and wrongful death cases. With a contingency fee structure, clients pay no upfront costs while we pursue maximum compensation through settlements or litigation.
Estate Planning
We provide comprehensive estate planning solutions including wills, trusts, and probate administration. Our attorneys help clients protect assets, plan for incapacity, and ensure smooth transfer of wealth. We also handle complex probate litigation and administration for estates in Traverse City and throughout Michigan.
Business Law
Our business law practice covers entity formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, and dispute resolution. We serve businesses from startups to established corporations, offering tailored legal solutions for transactions, compliance, and litigation matters in Michigan's business environment.
Nursing Home Negligence
We advocate for elderly clients suffering from nursing home abuse or neglect. Our attorneys investigate cases of physical harm, medical neglect, and emotional distress in care facilities. We pursue legal action to hold facilities accountable and secure compensation for victims and their families.
Product Liability
Our product liability team represents clients injured by defective consumer products, medical devices, and automotive equipment. We investigate manufacturing defects, design flaws, and inadequate warnings to hold manufacturers accountable for injuries caused by unsafe products.
People
Mark R. Dancer
Attorney
Mark Dancer co-founded Dingeman & Dancer, PLC in 1993 after practicing in Los Angeles. He specializes in personal injury and wrongful death cases, with notable recoveries including a $10 million settlement for an oil field accident. Recognized in Best Lawyers 2025, he combines litigation expertise with real estate development experience.
Daniel J. Dingeman
Attorney
Daniel Dingeman established the firm in 1990 with extensive transactional law experience. He focuses on business law, real estate, and estate planning. With clients praising his strategic approach and collaborative nature, he has represented businesses and individuals in Michigan for over 30 years.
Questions
What areas of law does Dingeman & Dancer specialize in?
We focus on personal injury, business law, estate planning, real estate, and product liability cases across Michigan.
Do you handle cases on contingency basis?
Yes, we handle personal injury cases with no upfront fees - payment comes from case settlement or verdict.
How experienced are your attorneys?
Our team has over 60 combined years of experience with notable recoveries exceeding $90 million for clients.
What service areas do you cover?
We serve Traverse City and all Michigan communities from our northern Michigan base.
