Ed is passionate about obtaining justice on behalf of those who have been victimized by another’s negligence or recklessness. Prior to joining SMDA, Ed worked at a high paced personal injury law firm handling auto accident cases as well as other personal injury cases. He joined SMDA in May 2017 as an associate handling auto accident and other personal injury claims, such as dog bites and premises liability claims, as well short-term disability and long-term disability claims.
Having handled numerous personal injury cases, Ed understands the intricacies of personal injury law and is able to clearly communicate with clients and juries alike. He became a personal injury lawyer out of a genuine desire to help injured people get the money they deserve for their injuries. Ed is sympathetic to each client’s unique circumstances and understands that most people have not been through the litigation process.
Ed is dedicated to helping seriously injured accident victims hold insurance companies and negligent parties responsible and accountable for their actions. Each day, Ed enjoys going up against the insurance companies and their adjusters who are trained to minimize claims and pay as little as possible. He works diligently to present a case in a way which provides the best odds for his client to receive the compensation they deserve. Today, Ed uses his extensive knowledge of the local legal system to advocate for his personal injury clients as they seek to assert their legal right to retribution for the conduct of others.
When he is not serving his clients, Ed enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife and daughter and is an avid college and professional sports fan rooting on the local teams.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
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- Michigan
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- National Huron Band of the Potawtomi Tribal Court
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- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
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- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
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- Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz & Associates, P.C.
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- Law Office of Edward J. Shankin
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- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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- Northwood University
- B.B.A.
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- Michigan Association for Justice
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- Michigan Bar Association
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- State Bar of Michigan
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- Website
- Edward J. Shankin's Website Profile
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- Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz & Associates, P.C. Website
- Blog
- Michigan Lawyer Blog
- SMDA Partner Phillip Serafini is a 2022 Super Lawyer
August 26, 2022 - Court of Appeals Decision Represents Major Victory for Survivors of Catastrophic Crashes and their Families
August 26, 2022 - Legendary Detroit Broadcaster Passes Away
March 30, 2020
- Blog
- Long Term Disability Insurance Lawyer Blog
- LTD Insurer’s repayment request results in significant recovery for disabled Physician.
January 18, 2022 - Michigan No-Fault Law update
November 16, 2021 - CIGNA agrees to overturn Long Term Disability claim denial decision
September 20, 2021