Christensen Law, a leading Michigan personal injury firm, announced that five attorneys from its Southfield office have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers award in the category of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. The honorees include Brandon Abro, David E. Christensen, Dustin C. Hoff, Jeremy Knox, and Sarah S. Stempky-Kime, each bringing extensive litigation experience and a commitment to helping individuals and families affected by serious injuries, accidents, and wrongful death.
David E. Christensen, founding partner, has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2012, marking his 16th consecutive year. As a respected Michigan trial lawyer, Christensen founded the firm with a focus on protecting injured people and pursuing the compensation and justice they deserve. Sarah S. Stempky-Kime, managing partner and trial lawyer, has been recognized since 2018, handling complex, high-exposure litigation involving catastrophic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death. Brandon Abro, recognized since 2024, represents clients in catastrophic injury, trucking, wrongful death, and other complex personal injury matters. Dustin C. Hoff, recognized since 2026, brings over a decade of personal injury litigation experience, focusing on complex cases and securing significant settlements and verdicts. Jeremy Knox, also recognized since 2026, has more than 20 years of legal experience, focusing on helping injured individuals through the pre-suit process, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and personal injury.
This recognition adds to the firm's history of professional honors, with attorneys also recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers award for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. The firm, with offices in Southfield, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Troy, and Grand Rapids, represents individuals seriously injured in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, as well as those affected by catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Its guiding philosophy is simple: Listen. Protect. Win.
The importance of this recognition extends beyond the firm itself. For the legal industry, it underscores the high standards of advocacy in personal injury litigation, particularly for plaintiffs. It signals to potential clients that these attorneys have demonstrated excellence in their field, which can influence their choice of legal representation. For businesses, particularly those in the insurance and transportation sectors, the recognition of attorneys who frequently secure significant settlements and verdicts underscores the potential financial risks associated with personal injury claims. It highlights the need for robust safety measures and risk management to avoid liability. For the wider community, it reinforces the availability of experienced legal advocates for those who have suffered serious injuries, ensuring that victims have access to justice and compensation.
Christensen Law is a top-ranked Michigan personal injury law firm specializing in traumatic brain injury (TBI), wrongful death, truck, car, and motorcycle accidents. With offices across the state, the firm's trial attorneys have secured record-setting settlements and verdicts. The firm is annually recognized as a First-Tier ranking in Detroit in Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiffs by U.S. News – Best Lawyers for the 2026 Edition of "Best Law Firms." It is also noted as a Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Law Firm and a top Women-Led Law Firm in Michigan, with several attorneys inducted into ABOTA, the national organization for trial lawyers achieving the highest marks for integrity and courtroom success.
