Amanda P. Waske

Associate

Amanda P. Waske

Associate

Amanda P. Waske

Amanda Waske is an appellate attorney focusing on civil appeals in both federal and state courts. Amanda also practices at the trial court level in the firm’s Business & Commercial, Construction, Eminent Domain, and Employment & Labor practice groups.

Amanda is a seasoned appellate attorney and litigator who consistently provides clients with exceptional legal representation. Her commitment to excellence, keen legal acumen, and persuasive advocacy skills have made her a formidable force both inside and outside the courtroom. Whether drafting persuasive and thoughtful appellate briefs in the Michigan Supreme Court or vigorously representing clients in the courtroom, her ability to analyze intricate legal issues and present them in a clear, compelling manner is a hallmark of her practice.

Amanda’s commitment to meticulous research, strategic thinking, and innovative legal approaches has led to client victories in multiple areas of law. Her empathetic yet pragmatic approach, combined with her ability to distill complex legal issues into understandable terms, empowers her clients to make informed decisions about their cases and beyond.

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Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • State of Michigan
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Education

DePaul University College of Law
Juris Doctor, 2016

  • CALI Award of Excellence for highest grade in LARC III, Nonprofit Organizations, and Trial Advocacy I

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University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 2013

Professional Groups

  • State Bar of Michigan
    • Negligence Sections, Young Lawyer’s Defense Representative Appellate, Insurance and Indemnity Sections
  • Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
    • Young Lawyers Section, Co-Chair
    • Appellate Practice Section, Co-Chair
  • Polish American Legal Society
    • Board of Directors
  • Women Lawyers Association of Michigan

Presentations

  • ESI: A Sword and a Shield
    Michigan Defense Trial Counsel, June 2023
  • A Primer on Appellate Practice
    Zausmer Annual Insurance Seminar, May 2023
  • Anatomy of an Appeal
    Polish American Legal Society, October 2021