Lauren M. Wawrzyniak

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Lauren M. Wawrzyniak

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Lauren M. Wawrzyniak

Lauren Wawrzyniak is an accomplished litigator with a love of learning and a drive to win.

Known for her strategic focus, sound analysis, and strong results in insurance defense, Lauren concentrates her civil defense practice on high-exposure tort matters involving wrongful death, premises liability, and sexual misconduct. With nearly 20 years of experience in complex tort litigation, Lauren has built a reputation for quickly mastering the factual and legal aspects of every case and deftly tackling the evolving challenges each case presents.

Lauren guides businesses and individuals through high-stakes litigation in both state and federal courts, often in matters involving reputational risk and public scrutiny. She has resolved many such claims through confidential settlements that reflect her ability to protect clients’ interests without prolonged litigation. Her early mastery of case details enables her to craft litigation strategies that yield results through dispositive motions and settlements. When a trial is necessary, she brings disciplined preparation and courtroom presence shaped by years of experience.

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Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

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

Education

University of Detroit Mercy Law School
Juris Doctor, cum laude, 2006

  • Associate Editor, University of Detroit Mercy Law Review
  • Vice President, Women’s Law Caucus
  • Pupil, American Inns of Court
  • Study Abroad, Tulane University at Spetses, Greece (international contracts and health law)

Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Public Relations cum laude, 2002

Professional Groups

  • State Bar of Michigan
    • Insurance & Indemnity Law, Litigation, Negligence, and Young Lawyers Sections
  • Oakland County Bar Association
    • Participant, American Inns of Court, 2008-10
  • Association of Defense Trial Counsel
  • Detroit Economic Club
  • #thePursuit (Professional Women’s Group)
    • Co-Founder

In the Community

  • Junior League of Birmingham, 2012

Honors & Awards

  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars – 2011 to present
  • DBusiness Magazine Top Lawyers – 2012
  • Hour Detroit Magazine Top Women Attorneys – 2014 to present

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