Ward, Anderson, Porritt Bryant & Zachary
Premises Liability | 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 Here For You
Ward, Anderson, Porritt & Bryant, PLC was founded in 1983. However, our founding partners have been litigating personal injury and property claims for over 30 years. Our firm and our attorneys are AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. AV is the preeminent Rating, achievable only after admission to the bar for at least ten years, indicating the highest level of legal ability and ethics.
We are a Michigan/Ohio law firm with a statewide practice in both states. We specialize in the representation of individuals and the defense of corporations, self-insureds, municipalities, insurance carriers and their insureds. Our seasoned attorneys are known as aggressive advocates both in and out of the courtroom. We represent our clients in both state and federal court, and handle appeals at all levels. The aggressive representation of our clients results in more successful outcomes for our clients both through settlement and trial.
We continually strive to provide our clients with better legal and services at reasonable rates. We can do so using the most recent technology, the internet and electronic research tools. We offer electronic reporting, structured fee agreements and other innovative ways to reduce your legal costs. Our attorneys are all seasoned litigators in both state and federal court. They have lectured at seminars for lawyers and insurance professionals, taught at colleges and universities and published reference materials for the legal community.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Business & Commercial Law
- Business Organizations
- Construction Law
- Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
- Premises Liability - Plaintiff
Call 248-800-1455 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
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