Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Royal Oak, MI
Charfoos & Christensen, PC has been a cornerstone of legal excellence in Michigan since 1929. Our firm operates on a contingency fee basis, ensuring clients only pay when we secure favorable outcomes. With over 100 years of combined experience among our attorneys, we specialize in complex litigation including medical malpractice, personal injury, and aviation accidents. Our team has achieved landmark verdicts in cases involving DES, Toxic Shock Syndrome, and major aviation disasters.Recognized in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers, our attorneys maintain AV ratings from Martindale Hubbell and actively contribute to legal education through lectures and publications. We prioritize client collaboration, offering free consultations and maintaining transparent communication throughout the legal process. Our commitment to ethical standards and community service has solidified our reputation as one of Michigan's most respected plaintiff law firms.
Services
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury
Premise Liability
Vehicular Negligence
Wrongful Death
Aviation Litigation
Burn Injury
Construction Liability
ATV Injuries
Legal Malpractice
Details
- Year established: 1929
Highlights and features
- We operate on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs
- Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined litigation experience
- We offer free initial consultations with experienced attorneys
- Recognized in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers publications
- Maintain AV ratings from Martindale Hubbell for legal excellence
Associations and certifications
- Martindale Hubbell
- Best Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- American College of Trial Lawyers
Services
Medical Malpractice
Our medical malpractice attorneys represent victims of healthcare provider negligence. We handle cases involving misdiagnosis, surgical errors, birth injuries, and anesthesia mistakes. With decades of experience, we've secured significant verdicts in complex cases involving pharmaceutical manufacturers and major medical institutions. Our team works with medical experts to prove standard of care violations and secure compensation for ongoing medical needs.
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured in automobile accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, and product liability cases. Our contingency-based representation covers head injuries, spinal trauma, and burn injuries. With a history of landmark verdicts, we handle complex cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death claims resulting from others' negligence in Michigan and beyond.
Aviation Litigation
Our firm has extensive experience in aviation disaster litigation, including representation in the Lockerbie Pan Am crash and Korean Airlines 007 shoot-down. We handle domestic and international cases involving commercial airline accidents, private aircraft incidents, and aviation product liability claims.
Wrongful Death
We assist families in pursuing wrongful death claims resulting from medical malpractice, construction accidents, and transportation negligence. Our attorneys help recover compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional damages while navigating Michigan's specific legal requirements for these sensitive cases.
Premise Liability
We represent clients injured due to unsafe property conditions, including slip-and-fall accidents, inadequate lighting, and defective staircases. Our team investigates premises liability claims against commercial property owners and residential landlords to establish negligence and secure compensation for medical expenses and related damages.
People
David W. Christensen
Shareholder
With over 40 years of trial experience, David Christensen has tried 100+ personal injury cases to verdict. He obtained Michigan's 5th highest jury award in 2000 against General Motors and received numerous accolades including ABOTA's Trial Lawyer of the Year. A graduate of Wayne State University and Detroit College of Law, he co-authored multiple legal publications.
David R. Parker
Shareholder
Specializing in appellate law, David R. Parker handles cases before Michigan's Supreme Court and federal appellate courts. He has authored multiple legal publications including 'Personal Injury Practice: Technique and Technology' and serves as the firm's research department head. Recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2010, he focuses on appellate strategy and complex litigation.
Mary Pat Rosen
Attorney
Mary Pat Rosen concentrates on medical malpractice and automobile negligence cases. With AV Martindale-Hubbell rating, she has resolved numerous million-dollar cases alongside her team. Active in community service, she serves on multiple boards and has received Super Lawyer recognition for her plaintiff advocacy work.
Thaddeus J. Kedzierski
Of Counsel
Tax attorney and certified public accountant Thaddeus Kedzierski provides specialized counsel in business law and financial forensics. Holding CFF credentials from AICPA, he offers expert financial analysis for complex litigation cases involving business disputes and tax-related legal matters.
John David Simpson
Of Counsel
With diverse legal experience in corporate law, entertainment transactions, and civil litigation, Simpson brings unique perspective as former 46th District Court magistrate. His business acumen enhances case strategy in commercial litigation and complex legal matters.
Questions
What areas of law does Charfoos & Christensen specialize in?
We specialize in medical malpractice, personal injury, aviation litigation, premise liability, and wrongful death cases with particular expertise in birth injury and complex litigation.
How does your contingency fee arrangement work?
You pay no attorney fees unless we successfully resolve your case through settlement or verdict, ensuring access to justice regardless of financial situation.
What makes your firm qualified to handle complex cases?
With 95 years of combined experience, our attorneys have secured landmark verdicts in major aviation disasters, DES litigation, and medical malpractice cases.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free case evaluations with experienced attorneys to discuss your legal options and potential claim merits.
How does the firm communicate with clients during litigation?
We maintain transparent communication throughout the process, keeping clients informed about case developments and available legal strategies.
