Partner since 2023
Location: Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
Phone: (586) 588-7788
Email: info@runyanlawgroup.com
BAR ADMISSIONS
Michigan 2019
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
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EDUCATION
J.D. Wayne State University School of Law, Detroit, Michigan
Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Michigan – 1973
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HONORS AND AWARDS
Designated as “Top 40 under 40”
Martindale-Hubbell Legal Rating: AV, Highest Ethical Rating and Legal Skill
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
State Bar of Michigan, Civil Rights Law Section, Member
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BIO
In 2016, Zach graduated with honors from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. Following graduation, Zach focused his attention on achieving his life-long goal of becoming a trial attorney. Due to his academic success, Zach was awarded a full-ride scholarship to attend Wayne State University Law School. While there, Zach excelled in several Mock Trial and Trial Advocacy competitions. Additionally, Zach was consistently recognized as a uniquely talented writer, which included receiving the highest scored brief in his Legal Writing course. Zach graduated cum laude from Wayne State University Law School in May 2019. While in law school, Zach clerked for one of the most successful and well-respected Plaintiff’s firms in Michigan. During his time there, Zach advocated for clients in several high-profile cases through drafting successful motions and pleadings. Through this experience, Zach discovered his passion for advocating for injured clients. Zach also clerked for two of the biggest defense firms in the State. While at each, Zach played a key role in securing favorable outcomes for clients. Learning the intricacies of defense side litigation has equipped Zach with a well rounded understanding of the litigation process. Today, Zach utilizes this understanding to deliver exceptional results to each of his clients.
Following graduation, Zach joined a successful Plaintiffs firm to pursue his passion of advocating for injured clients. Currently, Zach successfully represents clients in a variety of cases, including personal injury matters, civil rights issues, employment litigation, injuries caused by defective products, and other litigation related matters. Zach is the latest addition to the Runyan Law Group, joining the firm in 2022.
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