Weitz & Luxenberg Detroit is a prominent law firm specializing in complex litigation, including mass torts, environmental law, and personal injury cases. Established in 2017 and led by a former Michigan assistant attorney general, the Detroit office serves as a strategic Midwest base for the nationally recognized firm, known for its vigorous advocacy on behalf of individuals, communities, and local governments harmed by corporate negligence and misconduct.
The firm takes a client-centered approach, leveraging extensive resources and judicial leadership appointments in high-stakes class actions and mass torts. It focuses on environmental justice, consumer protection, and pharmaceutical litigation, often representing underdog communities against powerful corporations and government entities. With a record of securing substantial settlements—such as nearly $700 million for Flint water crisis victims—the team is dedicated to achieving meaningful compensation and systemic change for those affected by toxic exposure, defective products, and large-scale negligence.
Services Offered
- Asbestos & Mesothelioma Claims
- Environmental Litigation (Water Contamination, PFAS, Toxic Chemicals)
- Defective Drugs & Medical Devices Litigation
- Personal Injury (Car Accidents, Workplace Accidents, Slip and Fall, Construction Accidents)
- Medical Malpractice (Birth Injuries, Surgical Errors, Cancer Misdiagnosis)
- Consumer Product Liability (Hair Relaxers, Talcum Powder, RV Defects)
- Consumer Fraud (Online Gambling, Life Insurance Denials)
- Data Privacy & Breach Litigation
- Class Action & Mass Tort Litigation
- Wrongful Death Claims
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Pharmaceutical Price Gouging Litigation
- Opioid Epidemic Representation for Municipalities
- Toxic Exposure Claims (Benzene, PCBs, Dioxins, Arsenic)
- Environmental Pollution Cases (Chemical Spills, Pesticides)
The Detroit office serves clients throughout Michigan and nationwide, often working in collaboration with other firm locations in New York, New Jersey, and California. It has been recognized on the “Best Law Firm” list and appointed to leadership roles in major federal litigations, reflecting its reputation for excellence in complex, large-scale legal battles.
