Bryan J. Waldman

Bryan J. Waldman


Sinas Dramis Law Firm

Recognized since 2007

Lansing, Michigan

Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Bryan J. Waldman is the president of the law firm of Sinas, Dramis, Larkin, Graves & Waldman. In 2020, 2017 and 2015, Bryan was selected the Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America in the area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, for the Lansing, Michigan region. His practice is limited to representing people in wrongful death and personal injury cases. He has litigated these types of cases in over 40 jurisdictions.

Bryan has extensive experience handling various types of personal injury claims, including semi-truck collisions, bicycle accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, civil rights, product liability, automobile negligence, premises liability and railroad cases (crossing liability, derailments, and FELA). A substantial portion of Bryan's practice has been devoted to representing persons who have suffered traumatic brain injuries. He has obtained numerous multi-million dollar results for his clients, including a medical negligence wrongful death verdict of $10.68 million.

In 2003-2004, Bryan served as President of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (now the Michigan Association for Justice). He has received an "AV" (highest) rating from the Martindale-Hubbell American Law Dictionary, indicating preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards. He has been named as a Michigan Super Lawyer in the area of plaintiff's personal injury every year since 2006, and has been included in Best Lawyers in America in the area of personal injury law. In May 2007, he was appointed by the Governor of Michigan to sit as a Member of the Civil Service Commission and was elected Chair of the Commission in September 2007.

Bryan, a competitive cyclist, has been recognized for his advocacy efforts, particularly in the realm of bicycle law. In 2017, he was named "Michigan Cyclist of the Year" by Programs to Educate All Cyclists (PEAC) and, in 2013, he received the "Bicycle Advocacy Award" from the League of Michigan Bicyclists.

In his free time, Bryan enjoys cycling, paddleboarding and running with friends.

Location
  • 3380 Pine Tree Road
    Lansing, MI 48911
Education
  • Wayne State University, graduated 1992
  • Michigan State University, graduated 1988
Bar Admissions
  • Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
  • Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Lansing (2024)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Lansing (2022)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Lansing (2020)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Lansing (2017)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Lansing (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Personal Injury Litigation

Publications

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