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With hundreds of years of collective experience, the team of expert trial lawyers at Ven Johnson Law has fought on behalf of injured clients in Michigan and across the United States.
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What We Do
VEHICLE CRASHES
Auto | Motorcycle | Truck | Boat | Watercraft | ATV | Snowmobile | Bicycle | Pedestrian
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury | Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse
General Negligence
Construction Negligence | Premises Liability | Slip and Fall | Faulty Equipment
Civil Rights
Deliberate Indifference |
Excessive Force |
Police Misconduct
MASS TORT & CLASS ACTION
MSU/Larry Nassar Sex Abuse Cases | UofM/Dr. Anderson Sex Abuse Cases | Midland Flood Cases - Liaison Counsel
Sexual Violence
Sexual Assault | Child, Adult, and Elder Abuse
Leading The Fight
Ven Johnson
Our founder and lead trial attorney, Ven boasts a sterling record of success for clients: more than $1.5 billion in jury verdicts and settlements, with 30+ verdicts in excess of $1 million.
Thomas W. Waun
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR, MANAGING PARTNER, FLINT
With more than 40 years of experience, Tom has continuously gone to battle for clients taking 100+ civil jury trials to verdict.
Paul F. Doherty
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR, MANAGING PARTNER, DETROIT
Whether its serious injury, civil rights, or wrongful death claims, Paul is ready to take them on. Showcasing a passion and skill for the law, he's been a Michigan Super Lawyer since 2008.
Our Offices
DETROIT
Hudson’s Detroit
1240 Woodward Avenue
Suite 525
Detroit, MI 48226
FLINT
Capitol Theatre Building
140 E. 2nd Street
Suite 201
Flint, MI 48502
Kalamazoo
The Exchange Building
155 W. Michigan Avenue
Suite 1502
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
RECENT WINS
$22.6
Jury Verdict for Trucking Negligence
$9
Settlement for Medical Malpractice
$10.3
Jury Verdict for Product Liability
NEWS FROM THE FRONT LINES OF THE GOOD FIGHT
Underage Drinking Suspected In MI Crash That Killed 2 High School Teens: Report
Lawyers with Ven Johnson Law believe a group of underage girls were served alcohol at fraternity party on the campus of Western Michigan before a crash killed two of them and injured three others.
Mattawan Family Seeks Answers After Fatal Crash Kills Two Teens
Attorneys representing 16-year-old Aurora Ruckert’s family say key questions remain unanswered, including who was driving and what happened in the six hours before the crash.
Lawsuit filed against Temple Police Department after man’s death
The lawsuit comes nearly two years after 43-year-old Billy Gordon was tased by officers, leading to his death.
Lawsuit filed against Temple police officers in death of man who died after being tased multiple times
A federal civil rights lawsuit was filed against Temple Police officers and the city of Temple on behalf of the estate of Billy Gordon, who died after being tased multiple times in 2024.
Cornell University rape lawsuit: How does Michigan compare to New York in criminal prosecution?
13 ON YOUR SIDE spoke with Michigan attorney Ven Johnson about the allegations against seven Cornell University fraternity members accused of rape.
Michigan Man Among Defendants in Expanding Cornell Assault Case
Ven Johnson, founder of Ven Johnson Law, joined Paul W. Smith to discuss the Cornell sexual assault case.
Charges filed in crash that killed O’Brian Nelson nearly four months after his death
Nearly four months after a crash killed O’Brian Nelson in Bloomfield Township, a charge of reckless driving causing death was filed against the accused at-fault driver late Wednesday afternoon.
DBusiness Magazine Announces Finalists for the 2026 Commercial Real Estate Awards
Ven Johnson Law has been named a finalist in the “Best Office Lease” category after its move to Hudson’s Detroit.
Saginaw woman hit by police speaks out: ‘I did nothing wrong’
A Saginaw woman who was seen on video being hit by police is speaking out about the incident and how it all started.
Saginaw woman says she can't sleep after she says police left her injured
A Saginaw woman said she has been unable to sleep since an encounter with police over the weekend that she says left her injured and traumatized.
Attorney representing Saginaw woman says police who struck her should be fired, charged
A Saginaw woman suffered a concussion, bruises across her body, and hair pulled from her scalp during her recent interaction with police, according to the Detroit attorney who is representing her.
Patrick Lyoya civil lawsuit can move forward, federal judge rules
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the civil lawsuit stemming from the April 4, 2022, police shooting of Patrick Lyoya can move forward, rejecting former Grand Rapids Officer Christopher Schurr's request for full summary judgment and qualified immunity.
Judge grants trial in lawsuit over Michigan officer's fatal shooting of Black man
A jury will decide whether a Michigan police officer violated the civil rights of a Black man when he shot him in the back of a head, a judge said Thursday, clearing the path for a trial or settlement years after the fatal encounter was recorded on video.
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against ex-officer Christopher Schurr in Patrick Lyoya shooting
A judge refused to dismiss a civil lawsuit against former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr in the fatal shooting of motorist Patrick Lyoya.
Women alleges that officer used excessive force during detainment
This civil rights action arose from the excessive use of force against the plaintiff while she was detained at the Hillsdale County Jail and experiencing a mental health crisis.