Christensen Law, a Michigan personal injury firm, announced that five of its attorneys from the Southfield office have been named to 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. This recognition reflects the firm's ongoing commitment to representing individuals and families who have suffered serious injuries, accidents, and wrongful death.
The five attorneys bring extensive litigation experience to the firm. David E. Christensen, founding partner, has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2012, marking his 16th consecutive year of recognition. Sarah S. Stempky-Kime, managing partner and trial lawyer, has been recognized since 2018 and handles 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, has more than a decade of personal injury litigation experience and has secured significant settlements and verdicts. Jeremy Knox, also recognized since 2026, brings over 20 years of legal experience and focuses on helping injured individuals through the pre-suit process.
This recognition adds to the firm's history of professional honors. Attorneys were also recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers award for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. The firm's guiding philosophy is simple: Listen. Protect. Win. With offices in Southfield, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Troy, and Grand Rapids, the firm represents individuals seriously injured in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, as well as those affected by catastrophic injuries and wrongful death.
The firm is top-ranked in Michigan for personal injury law, specializing in traumatic brain injury (TBI), wrongful death, truck, car, and motorcycle accidents. Its team of trial attorneys has secured record-setting settlements and verdicts for victims throughout the state. The firm is led by MILW Hall of Fame and Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year Founder Dave Christensen and Leader in the Law Managing Partner Sarah Stempky-Kime. It annually receives 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." The firm is also recognized as a Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Law Firm, with four attorneys inducted into ABOTA, the national organization for trial lawyers achieving the highest marks for integrity and courtroom success, and is noted as a top Women-Led Law Firm in Michigan.
The recognition of these five attorneys underscores the firm's dedication to protecting the rights of injured individuals and securing the compensation and justice they deserve. This news matters because it highlights the continued excellence of legal representation available to personal injury victims in Michigan, which can have a significant impact on their ability to recover from devastating accidents.
