Thomas Shimmel is a principal in the firm's Detroit office. With more than 32 years of experience, he specializes in medical malpractice and civil litigation. Additionally, he has extensive experience in birth trauma and catastrophic damage litigation.Mr. Shimmel is AV Peer Review Rated by LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell. The AV Peer Review rating is the highest rating allowed. It attests to a lawyer's legal ability and professional ethics, and reflects the confidential opinions of the Bar and the Judiciary.He is admitted to practice law in Michigan, Ohio and the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan.Mr. Shimmel received his J.D. from the Wayne State University Law School. He also earned a B.A. in History and Economics from Albion College.Insights & NewsJuly, 2022 - Recent Highlights, Wins Sean Fosmire and Tom Shimmel Receive Defense Verdict in Marquette Federal Court April, 2018 - Recent Highlights Tom Shimmel and Katie Storen Present at Mid-Michigan Medical Cente