About Sinas Dramis Law Firm

Celebrating 75 Years as Michigan’s Advocates for the Injured

Since 1951, Sinas Dramis Law Firm has stood with Michigan families, protecting the rights of the injured with compassion, precision, and relentless advocacy. Guided by our philosophy of “We Do More,” we put people above profits, fighting for justice across the state. With offices in Lansing, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Metro Detroit, and Ann Arbor, we proudly represent clients throughout Michigan, serving generations of families and making a lasting impact in the communities we call home.

What “We Do More” Means

As Michigan’s Advocates for the Injured, We Do More is more than a slogan – it’s how we practice law and serve our communities every day.

It means:

• We relentlessly fight for the injured – because wrongdoing should never go unanswered.
• We stand firm in every personal injury case – because your voice deserves power.
• We build the right recovery team – because healing takes more than a claim.
• We arm you with knowledge – because your rights matter.
• We strengthen Michigan communities – because justice begins at home.
• We put people first – because you are more than a case.

These values have guided us for 75 years and continue to shape our future as Michigan’s Advocates for the Injured.

Honoring Our History. Advancing the Future.

As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we honor our firm’s founders, Thomas G. Sinas and Lee C. Dramis, and the many dedicated attorneys and professionals who have carried their vision forward.

At the heart of that vision – then and now – is a simple principle: people come first.

Every case represents a person whose life has been forever changed by injury, uncertainty, or loss. Our goal is not only to resolve injustice and secure fair compensation, but to guide injury victims through difficult moments with clarity, compassion, and respect.

This commitment is reflected in our promise of We Do More – to listen more closely, prepare more thoroughly, and advocate more forcefully for those who place their trust in us.

75 Years of Advocacy: A Legacy of Doing More

• 1951 – The Firm Is Founded: Thomas G. Sinas opens a solo practice in downtown Lansing, establishing the foundation for what would become Sinas Dramis Law Firm. Shortly thereafter, his friend and fellow attorney, Lee C. Dramis, joins him; together they commit to protecting the rights of the injured.
• 1954-1969: The firm grows in size with the addition of partners Richard J. Brake, Barry Boughton, and Kenneth G. McIntyre.
• 1972 – The Michigan Legislature passes the state’s landmark auto no-fault insurance law, fundamentally changing the system from an at-fault to a no-fault model. Since then, Sinas Dramis has been fighting to preserve the rights and benefits of accident victims.
• 1976 – Former Ingham County Chief Circuit Judge Donald L. Reisig joins the Sinas Dramis partnership.
• 1981 & 1985 – With the untimely passing of founders Lee C. Dramis and Thomas G. Sinas, the firm enters its “middle years,” with George T. Sinas, son of Thomas, as managing partner.
• 1980s-1990s – Sinas Dramis strengthens its statewide presence and leadership within Michigan’s legal community, helping shape personal injury advocacy across the state.
• 1988 – Michael E. Larkin joins Sinas Dramis Law Firm.
• 1999 – The firm constructs the current Lansing office, which is still our headquarters today.
• 2000 – Bryan J. Waldman joins Sinas Dramis Law Firm.
• 2001 – James F. Graves joins Sinas Dramis Law Firm.
• 2003 – Because we believe in preventing injury before it happens, Sinas Dramis launches Lids for Kids – a bicycle safety and helmet giveaway event aimed at protecting children from bicycle-related head and brain injuries.
• 2007: Stephen H. Sinas, grandson of co-founder Thomas G. Sinas, joins the firm.
• 2010s: The firm launches its public education television programming, The Legal Answer, Legal Edge, and Know the Law, reinforcing our role as a trusted legal resource for Michigan residents.
• 2013 – To better serve our West Michigan clients, Thomas G. Sinas – grandson of co-founder Thomas G. Sinas – joins the firm and opens our Grand Rapids office.
• 2016 – Catherine “Katie” E. Tucker joins the firm.
• 2018 – Brian A. McKenna joins Sinas Dramis and helps lead the firm’s opening of its office in St. Clair Shores.
• 2019 – The Michigan Legislature passes amendments to the state’s auto no-fault law. Leading up to passage, Sinas Dramis actively advocated against changes that would reduce care for injury victims.
• 2019 & 2021 – In response to the need for superior personal injury representation in other parts of the state, Sinas Dramis opens offices in Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor.
• 2021: The current leadership of Sinas Dramis is fully established, ushering in a new era of continued advocacy and reinforcing the firm’s longstanding commitment to injury prevention, legal education, and meaningful community partnerships across Michigan.
• 2023 – The Michigan Supreme Court rules that the 2019 amendments to Michigan’s no-fault legislation, which limited reimbursement for covered medical expenses, did not apply retroactively to people injured before the law changed. This ruling was recognized as a significant legal victory for injury victims in Michigan. Sinas Dramis partner George T. Sinas, who served as lead counsel for the plaintiffs, was named Newsmaker of the Year by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.
• 2025 – The Greater Lansing community voted Sinas Dramis as the Best Law Firm in the Lansing Community’s Choice Awards.
• 2026 – 75 Years of Advocacy for Michigan’s Injured: As Sinas Dramis celebrates its 75th anniversary, the firm stands on a legacy of principled legal service and community commitment. From its humble beginnings in downtown Lansing to its statewide presence today, the firm continues to uphold the founding vision of justice for the injured while preparing for the next chapter of service.

We are deeply grateful to every client, colleague, and community partner who has been part of our journey. Thank you for trusting Sinas Dramis Law Firm – Michigan’s Advocates for the Injured since 1951.

We look forward to continuing to serve Michigan and fulfilling our promise of We Do More.