Paul Hines

A trial lawyer since 1973, Paul Hines has focused his practice on serious personal injury litigation, particularly wrongful death and medical malpractice. Mr. Hines joined the firm in 2010. During his career, Mr. Hines has recovered more than $20 million in settlements or verdicts for his clients. Prior to joining the firm, he spent three decades with Michigan's largest plaintiff's litigation firm, where he also served as managing partner for several years. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Paul Hines included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors AV rated (“preeminent”) Martindale-Hubbell Best Lawyers in America, 2006 - Present Super Lawyers plaintiff's personal injury, 2006 - Present American Trial Lawyers Association, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2010 - Present DBusiness Top Lawyers in Detroit plaintiff's personal injury, 2006 - Present Other Sources of Feedback About Paul Hines Included on the 2017Michigan Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2015 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2014 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2013 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2012 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2011 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2010 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2009 Michigan Super Lawyers list

• Of Counsel

• Sommers & Schwartz, P.C., Chairman of Board, C.E.O, 1976 - 2009
• Kitch Drutchas, et al, Attorney, 1973 - 1976

• WAYNR Law School, Board of Visitors, 2006 - Present
• Volunteer Lawyers Program
• Representative Clients
• Midwest Medical Center

• Michigan, 1973
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1976
• U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1976
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Michigan, 1976
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1978

• Master Lawyers Section State Bar
• Wayne State University Law School Board of Visitors, 2005 - Present
• Student Trial Advocacy Program Judge
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Delta Sigma Phi