Brian Gijsbers is the partner in charge of the litigation department at Powers Chapman. He was born and raised in Detroit and received his undergraduate degree from Wayne State University. He graduated cum laude in 1986 from the Detroit College of Law where he was a member of the Law Review and taught Research and Writing. His practice is exclusively dedicated to personal injury litigation, with a specific focus on automobile negligence. He has achieved numerous high verdicts and settlements for his clients over 3 decades and continues to passionately represent the best interests of each and every client. He has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer-review rating possible. Mr. Gijsbers is also a mediator for the Wayne County Circuit Court and the Oakland County Circuit Court.
Practice Areas:
- Auto Accidents
- Personal injury
- Premises Liability
- No-Fault Insurance
- General Litigation
Educational Background:
- Detroit College of Law, Cum Laude, J.D., 1986
- Wayne State University, B.A. with Honors, 1981
Admitted to Practice:
- State of Michigan, 1986
- Eastern District of Michigan, 1986
Professional History:
- Powers Chapman, Partner, 2000 – present
- Memberships/Professional Organizations:
- State Bar of Michigan: Health Care Law Section, Insurance & Indemnity Law Section, Litigation Section, Negligence Law Section
- American Bar Association
- Michigan Association for Justice – sustaining member
- Oakland County Bar Association
- Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association
- Wayne County Circuit Court: Mediator
Achievements / Awards / Cases:
- AV Preeminent Rated Martindale-Hubbell
- Multiple oral arguments with the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court
