They explained the contingency fee in plain English before I signed anything. No surprises at the end.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedMerge Lane Law Office – Southfield
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20 yrs
18 attys
About the firm
Merge Lane Law Office – Southfield is a 18-attorney personal injury firm in Southfield, Michigan, focused on car accidents as well as uninsured & underinsured motorist claims, bicycle accidents. It has handled accident claims for 20 years, offers a free consultation and works on contingency: no fee unless you win. The firm takes a limited caseload so each attorney can stay close to every file. The firm works with local doctors, physical therapists and accident reconstruction specialists.
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How it compares in Southfield
Merge Lane Law Office – Southfield rates slightly below the local average for car accident lawyers: the 2 firms we list in Southfield average 4.8, and this firm has 4.7. It has fewer reviews (7) than the city average (7), so its rating may still move.
Ranked #19 in Michigan by rating and number of reviews.
Firm details
Years in practice20 (since 2006)
Attorneys18
ConsultationFree
Fee30% 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 | 30% | 37% |
| Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Claims | 4–10 months | 30% | 37% |
| Bicycle Accidents | 6–18 months | 30% | 37% |
No fee unless you win. Fees and case lengths are placeholder data. Last updated: October 12, 2026.
Office hours
MON8:00 AM–5:00 PM
TUE8:00 AM–5:00 PM
WED8:00 AM–5:00 PM
THU8:00 AM–5:00 PM
FRI8:00 AM–5:00 PM
SATClosed
SUNClosed
Times in the firm’s local time zone.
Highlights
Free consultation, No fee unless you win, Free case review by phone or video, Written fee agreement up front, Firm advances case costs. Home and hospital visits. Insurance negotiation team, Medical provider referrals.
CASE TERMS
✓ Free consultation✓ No fee unless you win✓ Free case review by phone or video✓ Written fee agreement up front✓ Firm advances case costsSERVICE
✓ Home and hospital visitsEXPERIENCE
✓ Insurance negotiation team✓ Medical provider referralsOFFICE
✓ Near public transitLocation
📍 4681 Oak Ave, Suite 636, Southfield, MI
Client reviews
Our reviews 3Google reviews 7
Uber accident with three insurance companies involved. They sorted out whose policy applied and handled everything.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedGood firm overall, though it was hard to reach the lead attorney directly at first. The paralegal team was great.
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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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