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Award-Winning Attorneys

We are passionate about protecting the rights of everyday people. We fight for each one of our clients, and we take on the fight as a team and as a family. We welcome you as part of our family at Atnip & Associates, PLLC, and we handle your legal claim as we would the case of a family member.

When you hire Atnip & Associates, your case is handled directly by an experienced trial attorney — not passed off to a paralegal or junior associate. Heather Atnip, Anna Wright, and our senior attorneys are personally involved in every stage of your claim, from the initial investigation through settlement negotiations or trial. This direct attorney commitment means you get strategic decisions made by someone with decades of trial experience and insider knowledge of how insurance companies operate.

In the UP and metro Detroit, our team of award-winning attorneys is at your service, bringing over 85 years of legal experience to your case.

Specializing In Catastrophic Motor Vehicle Accident Cases

You need a personal injury attorney who can be there for you when you have suffered significant damages or lost a loved one. We will be proactive advocates for your case, and dedicate ourselves to securing the maximum compensation you deserve for past, present and future damages and losses.

Our attorneys are leaders in the legal community, respected by the judges who may preside over your case and well-known by the medical experts who are essential in establishing the fair value of your damages and losses.

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Administrative Staff

Owner/Trial Attorney

Heather J. Atnip

Heather J. Atnip graduated Cum Laude from Wayne State University Law School in 2006. While attending law school, she took a position with an insurance company focusing primarily…

Senior Appellate Attorney

Joseph A. Krajewski

Mr. Krajewski graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University in 2003. Thereafter, he attended Wayne State Law School and earned his Juris Doctorate in 2006.

Trial Attorney

Anna E. Wright

Anna Wright graduated with honors from James Madison College within Michigan State University, with a Bachelor Degree in Political Theory, Constitutional Democracy & Social Relations in…

Of Counsel

Tammy L. Kenward

Tammy is a personal injury trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience. She has represented individuals as well as corporate clients on both the plaintiff and defense side which gives her a…

Office Manager

Lisa Hansen (Retired)

Lisa Hansen first joined Atnip & Associates in October of 2018 as a Consultant for the firm.  From developing office procedures to researching and testing various software .

Executive Litigation Assistant

Alexis Haan

Alexis has worked as a Trial and Litigation Legal Assistant for the past decade. In 2010/2011 she attended the University of Michigan-Dearborn on a basketball scholarship. During

Legal Assistant

Stephanie Griffin

I have been working in the personal Injury legal field for about 10 years. I have worked for both the Plaintiffs and Defendants. I prefer working with Plaintiffs.

Branch Office Administrator

Darla Swales

Darla Swales has over 25 years of business/accounting and marketing experience. After years in print media, she transitioned

Client Coordinator

Nicole Soper

Nicole has worked exclusively in the legal field for over 15 years. She graduated Cum Laude from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2013 and began practicing

Controller

Brian Harris

Mr. Harris is originally from Mayville, MI and now resides in Rochester Hills, MI with his wife Sherry. He graduated from the University Of Michigan with a Bachelor Degree in Business

Intake Specialist

Trevor Atnip

Intake Specialist Trevor has an extensive background in sales and customer service to apply to the legal profession.

Office Assistant

Brooke Ersig

Brooke Ersig is a dedicated student attending the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University working towards earning her BA in Accounting.