Brian J. Benner

Mr. Benner has extensive experience in trial practice and litigation. In devoting his entire legal practice to serious personal injury work, he tries to get a just result for his clients and their families and to reduce injuries and improve safety. He is licensed to practice law in all Michigan state and federal courts, as well as the United States Supreme Court and the District of Columbia.
   
Mr. Benner is a prolific writer whose articles have appeared in various publications including the International Bar News and the Michigan Bar Journal. Mr. Benner is a frequent guest speaker for various organizations such as the American Bar Association, American Board of Trial Advocates, American Association for Justice, the Detroit Bar Association and Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD).

Education
Olivet College, B.A. 1969
Wayne State University Law School, J.D. 1975
Admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1975

Military Experience
United States Army Combat Field Medic and Investigator for JAG

Professional Memberships
American Association for Justice
American Bar Association
American Board of Trial Advocates
Detroit Bar Association
District of Columbia Bar Association
International Bar Association
American Association for Justice
State Bar of Michigan
Past Chairman of Defective Firearms Group
Michigan Super Lawyers 2007
2007 Top 100 Trial Lawyers for Michigan

Published Articles

• Benner, Brian J. “Michigan is failing at on-the-job safety” The Building Tradesman 1 9Jan. 2001: 1-2.
• Benner, Brian J. “Litigating the International Transportation Case” International Bar Association Journal 2003
• Benner, Brian J., Wade, Michael D., and Carison, Ronald L., “Should MRE 703 be Revised?” Michigan Bar Journal June 1991: p 572
• Benner, Brian J., and Carlson, Ronald L., “Gatekeeping After Gilbert; How Lawyers Should Address the Court’s New Emphasis” Michigan Bar Journal March 2006: p 27
• Benner, Brian J., and Carlson, Ronald L., “Violating the law of closing argument” Michigan Bar Journal October 2001: p 54