The case took longer than I hoped, but they kept me informed and the result was worth the wait.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedMerge Lane Law Office – Pontiac
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28 yrs
20 attys
About the firm
Merge Lane Law Office – Pontiac is a 20-attorney personal injury firm in Pontiac, Michigan, focused on car accidents as well as wrongful death, motorcycle accidents, brain & spinal cord injuries. It has handled accident claims for 28 years, offers a free consultation and works on contingency: no fee unless you win. Consultations are free and can happen at the office, by video or at the client’s home. The firm works with local doctors, physical therapists and accident reconstruction specialists.
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How it compares in Pontiac
Merge Lane Law Office – Pontiac rates slightly below the local average for car accident lawyers: the 2 firms we list in Pontiac average 4.1, and this firm has 3.7. Its rating also rests on more reviews than most — 159 against a city average of 84.
Ranked #43 in Michigan by rating and number of reviews.
Firm details
Years in practice28 (since 1998)
Attorneys20
ConsultationFree
Fee33% contingency
Trial experienceMostly settlements
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Practice areas and fees
| Practice area | Typical case length | Fee if settled | Fee if it goes to trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Accidents | 6–18 months | 33% | 40% |
| Wrongful Death | 12–30 months | 35% | 42% |
| Motorcycle Accidents | 6–18 months | 33% | 40% |
| Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries | 12–30 months | 35% | 42% |
No fee unless you win. Fees and case lengths are placeholder data. Last updated: October 2, 2026.
Office hours
MON9:00 AM–6:00 PM
TUE9:00 AM–6:00 PM
WED9:00 AM–6:00 PM
THU9:00 AM–6:00 PM
FRI9:00 AM–6:00 PM
SATClosed
SUNClosed
Times in the firm’s local time zone.
Highlights
Free consultation, No fee unless you win, Written fee agreement up front, Free case review by phone or video. 24/7 intake line, Text updates on your case, Virtual consultations. Medical provider referrals, Trial attorneys on staff, Former insurance defense attorney.
CASE TERMS
✓ Free consultation✓ No fee unless you win✓ Written fee agreement up front✓ Free case review by phone or videoSERVICE
✓ 24/7 intake line✓ Text updates on your case✓ Virtual consultationsEXPERIENCE
✓ Medical provider referrals✓ Trial attorneys on staff✓ Former insurance defense attorneyOFFICE
✓ Free parkingLocation
📍 8796 Park Ave, Suite 805, Pontiac, MI
Client reviews
Our reviews 4Google reviews 159
Spanish-speaking staff made the process much easier for my parents. Highly recommend.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedMotorcycle crash, and the other side tried to blame me. The attorney pushed back with a reconstruction report and we settled before trial.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedHonest from the first call: they told me my claim was small and helped me settle it quickly instead of dragging it out.
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Car accident law in Michigan verify
Statute of limitations (injury)3 years from the crash
Insurance systemNo-fault (PIP)
Shared fault ruleModified comparative (51% bar)
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