Ward, Anderson, Porritt Bryant & Zachary
Car Accident | Serving Bloomfield Hills, MI
248-800-1455We continually strive to provide our clients with better services at reasonable rates, since 1983.
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Ward, Anderson, Porritt & Bryant, PLC is an established, AV-Rated law firm dedicated to automobile and trucking accident litigation throughout Michigan and Ohio. Since 1983, our attorneys have represented drivers, individuals, businesses, transportation companies, and insurers in matters ranging from routine motor vehicle accidents to complex trucking and catastrophic injury claims.
Our attorneys bring decades of experience and a deep understanding of the unique legal, regulatory, and technical issues involved in transportation-related litigation. Whether a case involves a passenger vehicle collision, a commercial truck accident, or a serious injury claim, we provide practical, strategic representation tailored to the specific facts and challenges of each case.
We combine a traditional commitment to client service with modern litigation technology and investigative resources. When necessary, we work closely with accident reconstruction specialists, engineering experts, medical professionals, and other consultants to thoroughly evaluate liability, causation, and damages. This approach allows us to effectively handle both everyday automobile accident claims and high-exposure trucking litigation.
With more than 150 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys have earned a reputation for knowledgeable advocacy, effective courtroom representation, and successful resolutions through settlement and trial. We remain committed to providing exceptional legal services at reasonable rates through innovative reporting systems, efficient case management, and flexible fee arrangements.
We invite you to explore our website and learn more about our automobile and trucking accident practice. If you have questions regarding a motor vehicle or transportation-related matter in Michigan or Ohio, please contact us by phone or email. We look forward to discussing how we can assist you.
David S. Anderson
Bar Admissions:
- Michigan, 1980
- U.S. District Court of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Education:
- Detroit College of Law, J.D., Cum Laude, 1980
- Michigan State University, Honors College, B.S., Magna Cum Laude, 1975
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Michigan Bar Association, Member
- The Trucking Industry Defense Association, Member
- The Transportation Lawyers Association, Member
Languages Spoken:
- English
Russ W. Porritt, II
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio
- Michigan
- Texas
- U.S. District Court of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
Education:
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 1981
- Michigan State University, B.A. in Business Pre-law, with honors, 1976
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Ohio State Bar Association, Member
- Toledo Bar Association, Member
- Michigan Bar Association, Negligence Section, Member
- Oakland County Bar Association
- Texas Bar Association
- The Transportation Lawyer's Association
- The Defense Research Institute-Trucking Section
Languages Spoken:
- English
Michael D. Bryant
Bar Admissions:
- Michigan, 1986
- Ohio, 1997
- U.S. District Court of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. Tax Court
Education:
- University of Detroit School of Law, J.D., 1986
- Central Michigan University, B.S., Accounting, 1983
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Michigan Bar Association, Member
- Oakland County Bar Association, Member
- Ohio Bar Association, Member
Languages Spoken:
- English
Cheryl B. Lord
Bar Admissions:
- Michigan,1983
- U.S. District Court of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Education:
- Wayne State University Law School, J.D., 1983
- Eastern Michigan University, Magna Cum Laude
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Michigan Bar Association, Member
- Oakland County Bar Association, Member
- Woman Lawyers Association, Member
Languages Spoken:
- English
Nicolette S. Zachary
Bar Admissions:
- Michigan,1983
- U.S. District Court of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Education:
- Wayne State University Law School, J.D.
- Wayne State University, B.A., Business Administration/Accounting
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Michigan Bar Association, Member
- Oakland County Bar Association, Member
- Association for Defense Trial Counsel, Member
- Women Lawyer's Association of Michigan, served as a Director At Large on the State Board
- National Conference of Women's Bar Associations, served as the President-Elect
Languages Spoken:
- English