Accident & Injury

Eric Steinberg is a managing partner at the Lee Steinberg Law Firm, having recovered tens of millions for clients throughout Michigan. He is one of Michigan’s leading authorities on personal injury law, having served as the President of the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ). Attorney Steinberg has almost 20 years of experience handling personal injury, auto accidents, big truck accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home injury, and dog bite cases. As an advocate for ensuring people have access to justice, Attorney Steinberg believes all injured individuals should be able to obtain legal representation at their most difficult times. As a result, all clients at his firm never pay an attorney fee or any costs until the outcome of their case is successful. Attorney Steinberg has tried multiple cases to verdict and handles all facets of the Lee Steinberg Law Firm. He has been named a Michigan Super Lawyer by his peers as one of the top personal injury attorneys in the State of Michigan. Attorney Steinberg is also a frequent speaker at seminars where he teaches other lawyers about updates in personal injury law, discovery tactics, and trial advocacy. Attorney Steinberg takes every step to ensure his clients feel cared for and receive the best legal services possible. He is proud to be in the office every day of the week and available to handle any of the firm’s clients’ questions or concerns. A lifelong resident of Michigan, Attorney Steinberg spends most of his free time with his family. He credits his success as a personal injury lawyer to the lessons learned from working with his father, the founder of the firm, Lee Steinberg. A fierce legal advocate, Attorney Steinberg has dedicated his career to helping injury victims in Michigan recover from the damages caused by others' negligence.

Mr. Nesheiwat obtained his J.D. law degree at Pace University School of Law in White Plains, NY. An experienced attorney with over 22 years of litigation experience, he has been met with every situation and legal outcome imaginable. He enjoys serving his clients and will strive to make their demands a reality. He is admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court and Appellate Division of New York State, as well as in the Federal Courts in the Northern and Southern Districts of New York. He is also a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Injured Workers Bar Association. He is a legal expert in injury and accident cases, such as: • Workplace Injuries • Car Accidents • Personal Injury • Slip/trips and Falls • Construction and Industrial Accidents • Medical Malpractice • Wrongful Death • Defective Products • Social Security Disability • Insurance Claims Other legal matters handled in this office: • Real Estate Closings • Litigation • Business • Divorces Whenever you encounter accidents, personal injuries, or anything that puts your life in danger, with his extensive experience in personal injury and accident law, he will take care of the legalities so you can focus on taking care of yourself. These injuries and accidents can negatively impact your life, especially financially. Getting the compensation you deserve is hard. That’s where this office and our staff come in. You can trust him to make sure that you get the justice you deserve.

Jon graduated from Marquette Law School in 2000 and has worked in Wisconsin litigation and personal injury law exclusively since that time. Jon and his firm have handled every kind of injury case you can imagine: auto and motorcycle collisions, product liability, civil litigation, nursing home neglect, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, and animal attacks. When it comes to Wisconsin injury law, Groth Law Firm puts knowledge, compassion, and experience on your side. Jon grew up in the City of Milwaukee. His father was a Milwaukee Firefighter and mother worked for various nursing homes. Jon knows the value of hard work and what it means to understand his clients and their needs; that’s ultimately what’s brought him from a clerk in law school (where he discovered his knack for legal problem-solving) to owning his own firm with the best staff of lawyers and paralegals he’s had the pleasure to know. Groth Law Firm itself enjoys glowing reviews and recommendations from clients and colleagues alike and Jon has earned statewide recognition for his work. He was named a Rising Star and SuperLawyer and is a proud Life Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Last year the National Trial Lawyers Association named Jon one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Wisconsin and one of the Top 40 Under 40 for the third year in a row.

Brian Wood is a personal injury attorney who is determined to obtain the maximum recovery for the injuries sustained by his clients and their loved ones as a result of the negligence of others. Mr. Wood has a diverse legal background, which provided him with the skills and knowledge necessary to assist his clients in every aspect of their personal injury claims, and to explain complex legal concepts in a clear, concise and easily understandable manner. Mr. Wood’s Background Mr. Wood grew up in the Foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, where his competitive drive and hard-nosed work ethic allowed him to be a New York State ranked sprinter and soccer player. He attended St. Michael’s College in Burlington, Vermont for his undergraduate studies, graduating in three years with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. This education helps Mr. Wood better understand the pain, suffering, and emotional turmoil that injured clients may feel as a result of their injuries. Mr. Wood always treats his clients with compassion and understands that not every harm and loss suffered is adequately represented in medical records. Mr. Wood works to convey to the insurance company, in the most powerful terms, the grief, distress, and humility felt when you cannot provide for yourself, for your children, or for your family because of an accident. Legal Work While attending law school at the Western New England University School of Law, his summer-intern clerkship with a Fulton County Supreme and Surrogate’s Court Justice, provided him a broad foundational knowledge of the inner-workings of the legal system. Mr. Wood gained the valuable experience of researching complex motion practice and drafting Decisions and Orders on matters ranging anywhere from the serious injury threshold to murder in the first degree and fraud in the inducement of a Last Will and Testament. After law school, Mr. Wood represented the indigent population of Fulton and Montgomery counties in various Civil, Criminal, and Family Court matters. He also worked as an Associate Attorney for a small general practice law firm wherein he gained the invaluable experience of handling every minute aspect of a case from initial client contact through appeal. It was in these situations that Mr. Wood developed his ability to listen, understand, research and apply each and every fact and circumstance of each case to use it to his client’s benefit. Personal Philosophy Mr. Wood focuses on providing the highest level of personal injury service, with a personal touch to each and every client. When someone else’s negligence causes you serious injury, Brian Wood will handle every aspect of your claim to ensure you receive a full recovery for your injuries. He will explain what must be proven on your case to ensure a maximum recovery, and seek out each and every responsible party for your injuries and hold them responsible. He will ensure that you recover for every harm and loss that you suffer, including compensatory damages (e.g., lost wages, medical bills, etc.) pain and suffering, loss of consortium, or loss of enjoyment of life, and in certain egregious situations, punitive damages. Injured people should be concerned with their recovery; their attorney should handle the legal aspects of their claim for them. Before a trial, your deposition testimony is often times the singular most important part of your case. It can be your one, and only, opportunity to put your voice and your own words into your case. Mr. Wood personally meets with each of his clients before a deposition to ensure that you are prepared to answer every question, make the best impression, and help you help your own case. Whether your injuries stem from a car accident, slip and fall, trip and fall, or other negligent acts, Mr. Wood will be there to protect your rights and fight to obtain the greatest possible resolution to your personal injury claim.

As a young lawyer, Michael spent several years working for two of Atlanta’s premier insurance defense firms. He represented locally and nationally-known trucking companies, automobile insurers, and premises liability insurers in defense of lawsuits filed by accident victims. When Mike made a career move to the plaintiff’s side, his tenure in the large law firm environment and representation of prominent insurance companies provided Mike the experience necessary to obtain hundreds of favorable settlements and verdicts for his personal injury clients. After a decade of practicing law in Atlanta, Michael and his wife Bren decided it was time to move back to Bren’s hometown of Greenville, SC so they could help accident victims in the Upstate area and be a part of a beautiful, growing city. Michael’s experience in Atlanta’s fast-paced environment gives him a big advantage, as he has seen every type of injury and fact pattern and knows how to maximize the value of every case. His verdicts and settlements confirm his ability to get the most out of your personal injury case. Michael Melonakos was born in Monroe, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University, where he majored in finance and international business and was the president of his fraternity. After graduation, Mike headed down to the University of Georgia for law school, and he’s been in the South ever since. While at UGA Law, Mike served as a notes editor for the Journal of Intellectual Property, was a teacher’s assistant to first-year law students in Contracts, and co-founded the Business Law Society. He credits his work ethic and compassion for our clients to his father and grandparents. When not working for his personal injury clients, Michael volunteers for the Greenville Bar Association. He regularly volunteers at his children’s schools and attends St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The Melonakos Law Firm is a proud sponsor of St. George’s annual Greek Festival here in Greenville, South Carolina. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and playing golf.

For more than 25 years, Evan P. Shaw has provided a full range of effective legal services to address the various challenges faced in the personal injury and healthcare space. Shaw, who has spent nearly 30 years as a litigation attorney, earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1989 from Michigan State University. He earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1993 from Wayne State University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan and the United States District Court of the Eastern and Western District of Michigan. Shaw joined the firm in September 2023 and focuses mainly on first-party auto claims, third-party auto negligence, and motorcycle, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents. He has tried countless personal injury trials and has extensive experience handling a wide variety of personal injury case types, including dog bites, slip and fall claims, medical malpractice and birth injuries. Prior to joining Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C., Evan worked as a trial attorney at a personal injury law firm in metro Detroit.

For the past 25 years, Joseph M. Lucas has been serving his clients that have suffered serious personal, financial, and legal problems. These matters have been in personal injury, business law, and real estate law, and much more. Joseph has dedicated his practice to ensuring that his clients can have a trusted legal resource to return to time and time again. Please call 847-381-8700 or contact us online.

Adam Malone is an Atlanta medical malpractice lawyer and managing partner of Malone Law Medical Malpractice and Severe Injury Lawyers. The firm was founded over 50 years ago by Mr. Malone’s father to serve victims of medical malpractice and those who have suffered catastrophic injuries due to the negligent or intentional actions of others. Mr. Malone has extensive experience with the issues that arise in medical malpractice cases, including birth injuries, medication errors, and emergency room errors. He has represented clients with all forms of injuries, including catastrophic injuries like brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and amputation injuries. Mr. Malone was instrumental in getting Georgia’s medical malpractice damage caps struck down as unconstitutional. Because of his work, victims of medical negligence in the state can now seek full compensation for their injuries. Mr. Malone has earned the respect and praise of his peers. He has an AV Preeminent rating for legal ethics and knowledge from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible peer rating from the publication. He also has a 10.0 Superb rating from Avvo. Legal publications and organizations have awarded some of their highest awards to Mr. Malone. The invitation-only Melvin M. Belli Society awarded him its Mel Award in 2016 for his litigation achievements. SuperLawyers.com has also selected him for its Top 10 Georgia Super Lawyers list for the past five years. Mr. Malone earned his undergraduate degree from North Georgia Military College. He attended The John Marshall Law School, where he graduated summa cum laude and was the valedictorian of his law school class. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and is admitted to practice in all Georgia state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.

Adam D. Cahn is a seasoned litigator, who began his legal career in 1994. His primary focus is representing individuals in personal injury and medical malpractice matters at all levels of state and federal practice. He lectures in the field of trial advocacy and is regularly sought by local newspapers, television and radio stations for his expertise on matters in the legal field. Mr. Cahn has obtained numerous verdicts and settlements throughout New York state on cases involving CRPS/RSD injuries; construction accidents, brain injury litigation, products liability, medical malpractice, lead paint exposure, sexual harassment and general negligence. His litigation background has included criminal defense, corporate and commercial representation. Mr. Cahn earned his law degree at night from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, while juggling a full-time job in real estate finance. At Touro, he was a member of Law Review and received American Jurisprudence Award for outstanding achievement in both Trial Practice and Alternative Dispute Resolution. He co-founded the Touro Environmental Law Journal and was a recipient of the Gary M. Schwartz Fellowship, for which he was awarded a paid judicial internship. He received his undergraduate degree in business management from the A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University.

Christopher Hudson is an attorney located in Augusta, Georgia, who serves the entire Central Savannah Region in a variety of plaintiff personal injury matters. Since 2005, Chris has owned and managed Chris Hudson Law Group, a law practice dedicated to representing injured persons in the areas of automobile accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers’ compensation cases. Chris began his legal career in 2004, with Fulcher, Hagler, Reed, Hanks, & Harper, LLP, a medium sized law firm in Augusta, Georgia, where practiced in the areas of civil litigation and workers’ compensation defense. Born in Augusta, Chris has been a resident of Columbia County nearly all his life. Chris graduated high school from Lakeside High in 1994. Following high school, Chris attended Augusta State University for two years, and then finished his undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia, where he graduated in 2000 with honors and obtained BA in Political Science. Following college, Chris attended Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, Georgia. During law school, Chris served as Managing Editor of the Mercer Law Review, and published a law review article entitled, “PGA Tour, Inc. v. Casey Martin, Reasonable Modifications under the ADA FORE the disabled.” 53 Mercer L. Rev. 1717 (2002). Chris graduated law school in 2003 and achieved the academic record of cum laude, finishing among the top 10% of his graduating class. Additionally, Chris received the following academic honors/recognitions: Induction into the Brainerd Currie Honor Society; Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Legal Writing; a Certificate from the College’s Nationally acclaimed legal writing program; and CALI Awards for the highest grades in Advanced Legal Writing and Law Practice Management. Chris is currently a Member of the State Bar of Georgia and South Carolina, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and the Young Lawyers of Augusta. Additionally, Chris is a member of the Builders’ Association of Metro Augusta and the Augusta Mortgage Banker’s Association. In his spare time, Chris enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid outdoorsman.