Ep 280 | Steven Gursten | Trial Advocacy, Trucking Litigation & Record-Setting Auto Accident Results

What separates a good trial lawyer from a great one? The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 280 features Steven Gursten of Michigan Auto Law, nationally recognized trial attorney, author, speaker, and leader in auto accident, trucking, traumatic brain injury, and No-Fault insurance litigation. Steve has recovered some of the largest reported auto and truck accident settlements and verdicts in Michigan and has been recognized as a Lawyer of the Year and consistently among the state's top attorneys. In this episode, we discuss Steve's journey as a trial lawyer, what it takes to successfully litigate serious injury and trucking cases, trial preparation and advocacy, and the responsibility plaintiff lawyers have to their clients. We also talk about his work helping make the trucking industry and our roads safer, his leadership within AAJ, the growing role of AI in the legal profession and what it could mean for lawyers and their practices, and what Steve has learned teaching trial lawyers across the country. Steve also recently received the Gary Pillersdorf Courage Award from the Belli Society, adding another chapter to an incredible career advocating for injured people. 🎙️ Watch or listen to Episode 280 of The Lawyer Stories Podcast with Benny Gold on your favorite podcast platform. This episode is presented by Supio. As an AI-first company purpose-built for plaintiff law, Supio is helping firms leverage AI across the entire case lifecycle—from intake through litigation—so attorneys can spend more time advocating for their clients. Their collaboration with Thomson Reuters' Westlaw is another exciting step toward bringing trusted legal research together with AI-powered case intelligence. Learn more about Supio: http://supio.com/lawyerstories