Michigan's Trusted Advocates Since 1989
With over 85 combined years of experience, our attorneys have recovered millions for injured clients, protected families' futures, and fought insurance companies that tried to deny what our clients earned.
A One-Stop Firm for Every Legal Need
Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz & Associates, P.C. has served the Michigan community for decades. Our attorneys have deep roots in Sterling Heights and Macomb County, and our combined 85-plus years of legal experience spans personal injury, disability insurance claims, elder law, and estate planning. We are not a referral firm — we handle your case from the first call through resolution, and we fight hard at every step.
When you call us, you speak with an attorney. When you are hurt, confused, or facing an insurance company that has denied your claim, we step in. Our clients are always the number one priority. We listen, we understand, and then we act with precision.
What We Can Do For You
Experienced legal counsel across Michigan's most important practice areas
Personal Injury
Decades of experience standing between insurance companies and the people they try to underpay. We fight hard for full recovery.
Learn MoreCar Accidents
Michigan's no-fault law is complex. Our attorneys know the system and know how to maximize your recovery after a crash.
Learn MoreTruck Accidents
Commercial truck cases involve federal regulations and aggressive corporate defense. We have the experience to win them.
Learn MoreWhy Michigan Families Choose SMDA
85+ Years of Experience
Our attorneys have spent decades in Michigan courtrooms. We know the judges, the laws, and the tactics insurance companies use — and we know how to beat them.
Award-Winning Attorneys
Our firm has been recognized by Super Lawyers, Avvo, the American Bar Association, and Premier Lawyers of America for consistent excellence in legal representation.
No Fee Unless We Win
For personal injury and disability cases, you pay nothing unless we recover for you. Our contingency-based model means we are 100% invested in your outcome.
Free Consultations
Every case starts with a free consultation. We will listen to your situation, evaluate your claim, and tell you honestly what we can do to help — no obligation.
What Our Clients Say
I want to thank you both for all your help and hard work on my case. You both did tremendous jobs dealing with Cigna and answering my questions.
The way you talked with me and worked with me was amazing. I was dreading the deposition and you really made it very easy for me. Thank you for a job well done.
Thank you so much for all of your help getting me through this mess. You have no idea how much you have helped. I couldn't have done this without you!