Thomas R. Shimmel

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Thomas R. Shimmel: Attorney with Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

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 & News

July, 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

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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Medical Malpractice/Professional Liability
  • Litigation
  • Birth Trauma/Catastrophic Damages

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Albion College, B.A., 1984
Law School Attended:
Wayne State University, J.D., 1987
Year of First Admission:
1988
Admission:
1988, Michigan; 1988, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan; 1999, Ohio
Memberships:
State Bar of Michigan.
Birth Information:
Trenton, Michigan, July 7, 1962
ISLN:
903765464
Hobbies & interests:
President, Grosse Pointe Farms City Little League

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (11 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 12/10/12 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    Thomas Shimmel has vast knowledge about medical malpratice. He knows the law, trial tactics and strategy, and is an excellent negotiator. He is a doctor's best friend.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 11/23/12 in Medical Malpractice

    I have had cases where Mr. Shimmel has been opposing counsel and found him to exemplify the highest ethical standards and is an excellent attorney - performing at the highest levels of our profession.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 12/20/12 in General Practice

    Tom is a very good lawyer who has a good reputation in the community

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/10/12 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 12/03/12 in Government

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/27/12 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/26/12 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/23/12 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Staff Lawyer on 04/26/10 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 3.8/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/30/12 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • Zoom

  • Skype

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www.kitch.com

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