Recognition Archives

Attorney Katie Tucker Named an Influential Women of Law Honoree

Michigan Lawyers Weekly has named Catherine “Katie” Tucker, Partner at Sinas Dramis Law Firm, among its 2025 Influential Women of Law honorees. This esteemed recognition highlights female attorneys and judges for demonstrating exceptional dedication to justice, client advocacy, community service, and the legal profession. Katie, along with the other accomplished members of the Class of 2025, will be recognized during a special event on September 26. “Katie Tucker’s exceptional legal acumen, …

Sinas Dramis Voted Best Law Firm in Lansing

We are honored to share that the Greater Lansing community voted Sinas Dramis Law Firm as the Best Law Firm in the 2025 Lansing Community’s Choice Awards. This annual program recognizes the top local businesses and organizations throughout the region, as chosen by the community. “This award is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices of our community, which has been home to Sinas Dramis Law Firm for 74 years. …

Fighting for Justice: Attorneys Stephen Sinas and Steven Weston Secure $3 Million Settlement for Sexual Assault Survivors

Sinas Dramis Law Firm is proud to share a significant legal outcome reflecting our commitment to justice, accountability, and helping clients rebuild their lives after tragedy. After a long and hard-fought legal battle, attorneys Stephen Sinas and Steven Weston secured a $3,000,000 settlement on behalf of multiple sexual assault survivors represented by our firm. This settlement, reached against a single defendant, signifies not only a legal victory but also an …

Sinas Dramis Law Firm a Finalist for Best Law Firm in Lansing

We are honored that Sinas Dramis Law Firm has been named a finalist in the 2025 Lansing Community’s Choice Awards for Best Law Firm! This recognition is particularly meaningful to us because it comes directly from the community we’ve served for more than 70 years. Lansing’s Leader in Personal Injury Law Since 1951 Since our founding in Lansing in 1951, Sinas Dramis has remained committed to serving this community with compassion, integrity, and expert legal …

Attorney Lauren Kissel Named WLAM Mid-Michigan Region President

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Tom Sinas Joins Short List of Michigan Attorneys Elected to International Society of Barristers

Sinas Dramis Law Firm is proud to announce the election of firm shareholder Tom Sinas to the International Society of Barristers (ISOB). Formed in 1965, the society aims to bring together some of the best legal minds in the country in support of several goals. Some of those goals include retaining trial by jury, improving advocacy in the adversarial system, and protecting the rights of citizens, the independence of the …

Lauren Kissel Recognized By Ingham County Bar Association “Top 5 Under 35”

On March 9th, the Ingham County Bar Association (ICBA) recognized Sinas Dramis Law Firm Attorney Lauren Kissel by giving her the bar’s “Top 5 Under 35” award. The announcement was made at the ICBA 14th Annual Barrister Night. Lauren was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2018, and has worked with Sinas Dramis since she was in law school. She is an active member of Michigan’s legal community …

Best Michigan Personal Injury Law Firm – 10 Sinas Dramis Attorneys Ranked by Super Lawyers 2022

Michigan Super Lawyers magazine has recently issued its 2022 edition, which contains its latest listing of “Michigan Super Lawyers.” The Sinas Dramis Law Firm is pleased to announce that, once again, many of our attorneys have made the list—10 to be exact. …

Tom Sinas Earns Top-Rated Grand Rapids Personal Injury Attorney Ranking Third Year in a Row

For the third year in a row, Grand Rapids Magazine and the Grand Rapids Business Journal have recognized Personal Injury Attorney Tom Sinas on their 2022 Top Lawyers List. Becoming a top-rated Grand Rapids personal injury attorney is a distinction that is earned and based on an online peer-review survey sent out to the local legal community. Dedication to his clients Tom’s repeated recognition by his peers shows he …

Brian McKenna Recognized in 2022 “Top Lawyers” in Detroit Business Magazine

Giving Michigan’s seriously injured a voice and helping them obtain the benefits they deserve is where Sinas Dramis Partner and Metro-Detroit Personal Injury Attorney Brian McKenna has devoted his entire career. We’re extremely excited to announce that Brian was recognized for his efforts, appearing in Detroit Business Magazine’s 2022 “Top Lawyers” List. Earning this distinction is solely based on a peer-review survey sent out to certified lawyers in the Metro-Detroit …

Sinas Dramis Earns 2022 “Best Law Firm” Recognition

Sinas Dramis Law Firm is pleased to announce once again the firm’s rankings in the 2022 “Best Law Firm” List. These rankings demonstrate our commitment to justice, Knowledge of the law, and esteemed reputation with our clients and legal community. …

James F. Graves Receives Thomas E. Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award

Jim Graves received Ingham County Bar Association's 2021 Thomas E. Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition to his service and dedication in Michigan personal injury law. …

Super Lawyers Recognizes 10 Sinas Dramis Attorneys & Names George Sinas “Top 100 Lawyer”

Ten Sinas Dramis were named to the Michigan Super Lawyers 2021 list, in addition to George Sinas' recognition as a "Top 100 Lawyer" in Michigan. …

Bryan Waldman Named 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers

We are pleased to share that five Sinas Dramis attorneys have been recognized in the 2022 publication of Best Lawyers in America in the area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. This includes firm President Bryan Waldman, who has been additionally recognized as the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in Lansing! …

Katie Tucker Receives 2021 Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM) Award

We are pleased to announce that firm Partner, Katie Tucker, has received the 2021 WLAM award in recognition of her exceptional leadership skills. …

Katie Tucker – Only Lansing Personal Injury Lawyer Recognized as a Top Woman Attorney

We are pleased to announce that Sinas Dramis Partner, Katie Tucker, has received the incredible distinction as the only Lansing-based personal injury attorney recognized on the Super Lawyers’ Top Women Attorneys list for 2021. This recognition further signals Katie’s deep commitment to both the community and her clients in Lansing and beyond, as well as her exceptional work in the area of personal injury law. Additionally, Super Lawyers has named …

Bryan Waldman Earns American Board of Trial Advocates Membership

Bryan Waldman was recently accepted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a prestigious invitation-only national group of attorneys committed to the preservation and promotion of the 7th Amendment. …

Tom Sinas Receives “Best of Grand Rapids” Distinction by Grand Rapids Magazine

Tom Sinas received the best personal injury attorney in Grand Rapids distinction by readers of the Grand Rapids Magazine! …

Tom Sinas Recognized as Top-Rated Grand Rapids Personal Injury Lawyer Second Year in a Row

The Grand Rapids Magazine and the Grand Rapids Business Journal recently announced their 2020 Top Lawyers List. For the second year in a row, Tom Sinas has been included on this distinguished list as a top-rated Grand Rapids personal injury attorney. Grand Rapids Top Lawyers List Every year, the Grand Rapids Magazine and Grand Rapids Business journal collect peer-review survey results sent to local attorneys to compile the annual Grand …

Sinas Dramis Listed Among State’s Best in Personal Injury Law

Sinas Dramis Law Firm, a statewide legal presence serving all of Michigan, has once again been listed as one of Michigan’s “Best Law Firms” in Plaintiffs personal injury litigation. This designation recently appeared in the 2021 edition of the U.S. News—Best Lawyers publication, Best Law Firms. This is the tenth consecutive year that Sinas Dramis Law Firm has received this prestigious distinction, confirming its continued professional excellence in the field …

George Sinas Recognized as Lansing’s Only “Top 100 Lawyers” in Personal Injury Law by Super Lawyers

George T. Sinas is one of only five attorneys from the Greater Lansing area to make the Michigan Top 100 list. George was also the only personal injury attorney from the Greater Lansing area to be so designated. …

Super Lawyers Recognizes 10 Sinas Dramis Attorneys in 2020

We are proud to announce that 10 of our attorneys have been included in the Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists in 2020! Additionally, and of notable mention, this year’s Michigan Super Lawyers list includes newcomer, Lansing personal injury attorney Kevin Komar! This is Kevin’s first time being listed as a Michigan Super Lawyers in general plaintiff’s personal injury. The full 2020 Super Lawyers list includes the following Sinas …

Jim Graves Named Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for 2021

Sinas Dramis Law Firm is pleased to announce that Lansing personal injury attorney, Jim Graves, has been named the 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers has listed Jim every year since 2006 to recognize his practice, and this will be his third “Lawyer of the Year” recognition. About the Best Lawyers Recognition Recognition by Best Lawyers is a peer-selected honor based …

Tom Sinas Recognized as a Michigan Top 10 Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Lawyer

We are proud to announce that Grand Rapids personal injury lawyer, Tom Sinas, has earned the peer-recognized distinction of a Michigan Top 10 Personal Injury Plaintiff’s Lawyer by Leading Lawyers. Tom is the only West Michigan-based attorney on the 2020 Top 10 list as well as the youngest lawyer on the list. Leading Lawyers releases annual Top 10 Lawyer lists to recognize highly regarded attorneys in various practice areas. The …

Jim Graves Featured in Leading Lawyers Magazine

With the aptly fitting title of “Compassionate PI Pro Fights for Michigan and Illinois Victims,” we proudly announce the publication of a recent Leading Lawyers article featuring Sinas Dramis partner, Jim Graves. Jim Graves – Michigan Leading Lawyer As a Michigan personal injury lawyer, Jim Graves has been included in the annual Leading Lawyers list every year since 2013. Through a lengthy nomination and selection process, Leading Lawyers recognizes only …

Tom Sinas Named a Top Lawyer in Grand Rapids by Grand Rapids Magazine

In an effort to help West Michigan residents find the best lawyer for their legal matter, Grand Rapids Magazine and Grand Rapids Business Journal recently published the Grand Rapids 2019 Top Lawyers List. We are proud to announce that attorney, Tom Sinas, received this noteworthy distinction. Inclusion as a Top Lawyer in Grand Rapids is solely based on a peer-review survey sent out to local licensed attorneys. Those receiving the …

Katie Tucker Recognized as “Up and Coming Lawyer” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly

It is with great pleasure we announce Katie Tucker’s recognition as an “Up and Coming Lawyer” for 2019 by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. A celebration luncheon for the honorees was held on December 5, 2019, at the Detroit Marriott in Troy, Michigan. “I have had the pleasure of working closely with Katie for the past several years,” says Sinas Dramis Law Firm Partner, Mike Larkin. “She is incredibly thorough, intelligent and …

Sinas Dramis Earns Multiple Rankings in 2020 “Best Law Firms” List

It is with great pleasure we announce the firm’s rankings in the 2020 “Best Law Firms” List. These rankings indicate professional excellence, exemplary client and peer ratings, and a unique combination of legal knowledge and skills. In addition, earning a tiered recognition signals excellence and breadth of legal expertise in that area of law. This year, Sinas Dramis Law Firm received the following tiered rankings by U.S. News and Best …

Nine Sinas Dramis Attorneys Selected to 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers and “Rising Stars” Lists

We are pleased to announce the inclusion of nine Sinas Dramis Law Firm attorneys on the 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. While this is a continued recognition for a number of our attorneys, we are celebrating new inclusions in this year’s Michigan Super Lawyers lists! Please join us in congratulating the following Michigan personal injury attorneys in this incredible achievement: 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers George Sinas – Personal …

Announcing Lawyer of the Year and Best Lawyers 2020 Recognition

With a mission to be the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals worldwide, Best Lawyers recently recognized seven Sinas Dramis Law Firm attorneys in its 2020 Best Lawyers in America list, as well as named Michigan personal injury attorney, Bryan Waldman, Lawyer of the Year. Bryan Waldman – 2020 Lawyer of the Year Bryan Waldman is the President at Sinas Dramis Law Firm. He is not only an …

Joel Finnell and Steve Sinas Receive Distinguished Brief Award

Each year, Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law Review acknowledges prestigious legal writing filed with the Supreme Court of Michigan by awarding its Distinguished Brief Award. We are pleased to announce Michigan appellate attorney, Joel Finnell, and co-author, Stephen Sinas, are the winners of this year’s Distinguished Brief Award. Finnell and Sinas were recognized on Wednesday, July 25th at the 34th Annual Distinguished Brief Award Banquet at the Country Club …

Super Lawyers Honors George Sinas with High Recognitions

We are pleased to announce that Sinas Dramis managing partner, George Sinas, is not only included in this year’s Michigan Super Lawyers list in the category of plaintiff’s personal injury law, he was also listed as one of Michigan’s Top 100 Super Lawyers. While he has been named a Michigan Super Lawyer every year since 2006, George is the only Lansing area attorney specializing in plaintiff personal injury litigation that …

George T. Sinas Receives Thomas E. Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award

It is with great pleasure Sinas Dramis Law Firm announces that its managing partner, George T. Sinas, is the 2018 recipient of Ingham County Bar Association’s esteemed Thomas E. Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award. This distinction is only given to attorneys who have made a significant and lasting impact on the justice system and contribute greatly to the advancement and betterment of the legal profession in the State of Michigan. Recognized …

2019 Best Law Firms – Sinas Dramis Law Firm Earns Tier 1 Rankings

Sinas Dramis is pleased to announce that the firm has been listed as a Tier 1 law firm in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in its 2019 Best Law Firms rankings. Achieving 2019 Best Law Firms Status In its ninth consecutive year, the 2019 Best Law Firms list recognizes firms for professional excellence and consistently favorable ratings from both clients and …

Sinas Dramis Attorneys Named 2018 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Sinas Dramis Law Firm is pleased to announce several of the firm’s attorneys have been selected as 2018 Michigan Super Lawyers and 2018 Michigan Rising Stars. Super Lawyers is a rating system intended to aid in the hiring and retaining of an attorney using a patented, multi-phase selection process. Twelve peer-recognition and professional achievement indicators select the attorneys recognized by these lists annually. Super Lawyers recognizes only the top five …

Five Sinas Dramis Attorneys Featured in 25th Edition of Best Lawyers in America

Sinas Dramis Law Firm is proud to announce that five of our personal injury attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in America. This is a highly regarded distinction in the legal profession and to the public, and we wish to congratulate these individuals for this esteemed accomplishment. The attorneys recognized include: [circle_list] George T. Sinas – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs …

Michigan Lawyer’s Weekly Recognizes Alisha Spencer as Unsung Legal Hero

Michigan Lawyer’s Weekly recently announced its second class of “Unsung Legal Heroes.” A new annual endeavor, this list honors law firm employees known for excellence in supporting the legal community and going above and beyond the traditional call of duty. Sinas Dramis Law Firm is pleased to announce Alisha Spencer, Systems and Marketing Technologist, is recognized as one of this year’s twenty-six “Unsung Legal Heroes.” While Alisha may not always be …

George Sinas Receives Esteemed Earl J. Cline & Sherwin Schreier Award for Excellence

Recently, at its annual dinner and reception honoring past chairpersons, the Negligence Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan honored George Sinas with the prestigious Cline & Schreier Award for Excellence. In an announcement earlier last month, the Negligence Law Section stated, “George has epitomized excellence in automotive related litigation for decades. He is being honored for his work on behalf of his clients and the profession… George has …

George Sinas Named A “Top 10” Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer

George Sinas has been recognized by Leading Lawyers as a “Top 10″ Michigan plaintiffs’ personal injury lawyer. He is one of only two personal injury attorneys outside the metro-Detroit area to be listed in the Top 10. “I am humbled to receive such recognition,” said George, who is managing partner at the Sinas Dramis Law Firm. “This is especially true considering the other outstanding personal injury lawyers who are listed. …

Sinas Dramis Legal Assistant Nancy Gibson Honored As An “Unsung Legal Hero”

Sinas Dramis legal assistant Nancy Gibson has been recognized as a 2017 “Unsung Legal Hero” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. The “Unsung Legal Hero” award is given to Michigan’s most talented and dedicated legal support professionals. It is reserved for law firm employees who have consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty, often with little fanfare or recognition. Nancy is one of 20 honorees selected from across Michigan in …

Jim Graves Named 2017 “Leader In The Law”

Jim Graves has been named a 2017 “Leader in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, a statewide legal publication. “Leaders in the Law” are chosen for their significant accomplishments in law practice; outstanding contributions to the practice of law; leadership in improving the justice system; improving the legal community and their communities at large; and setting an example for other attorneys. “It is truly an honor, and humbling, to be …

Lansing Personal Injury Attorney Named “Michigan Cyclist Of The Year”

Lansing personal injury attorney Bryan Waldman has been recognized as the “Michigan Cyclist of the Year” by Programs to Educate All Cyclists (PEAC). The award is presented to the individual who has made the most significant contribution to cycling in the State of Michigan throughout the year. PEAC is a non-profit organization that empowers those with disabilities through cycling, active transportation and self-advocacy education. Bryan received the award for his …

Grand Rapids Personal Injury Attorney Recognized As An “Up & Coming Lawyer”

Thomas G. Sinas, a Sinas Dramis Law Firm partner and Grand Rapids personal injury attorney, has been named a 2016 “Up & Coming Lawyer” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, a statewide legal publication. Tom is one of 30 Michigan attorneys chosen by Michigan Lawyers Weekly to receive the honor. The practitioners selected for the award have been lawyers for 10 years or less and “display the ambition, drive, determination and accomplishments …

Lansing Personal Injury Attorneys Recognized As “Super Lawyers”

The Sinas Dramis Law Firm is pleased to announce that five of its Lansing personal injury attorneys have been named “Michigan Super Lawyers” in the area of general personal injury. The personal injury lawyers who received the “Michigan Super Lawyers” designation are: George Sinas, Tim Donovan, Jim Graves, Bryan Waldman and Stephen Sinas. We are also thrilled to announce that Grand Rapids personal injury attorney Tom Sinas, who manages the firm’s …

Lansing Personal Injury Attorneys Among The Best Lawyers In America® 2017

We are pleased to announce that five attorneys at the Sinas Dramis Law Firm have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017. The attorneys chosen for the 23rd edition of Best Lawyers in America© and their recognized practice areas are: George T. Sinas: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs Timothy J. Donovan: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs James F. Graves: Personal Injury Litigation – …

Tom Sinas Receives Brain Injury Prevention Award From BIAMI

Grand Rapids personal injury lawyer Tom Sinas has received the “Prevention Award,” given annually by the Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI). The “Prevention Award” is presented to an individual or organization that has made the greatest single impact on promoting brain injury prevention programs and/or activities during the year. Tom received the award during the BIAMI’s annual meeting on May 7, 2016. The award recognizes his commitment to educating …

George Sinas Receives Respected Advocate Award from Michigan Defense Trial Counsel

Michigan personal injury lawyer George Sinas was recognized by the defense bar for his leadership and ethics in representing clients and protecting the Michigan No-Fault system. George Sinas recently received the 2015 Respected Advocate Award from the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel during the State Bar of Michigan Awards Banquet. He was recognized for his tireless, ethical efforts and leadership in protecting the Michigan no-fault law. George joins partner Tim Donovan …

Sinas Dramis Attorneys Named in Michigan Super Lawyers

Seven Personal Injury Lawyers have been recognized by Michigan Super Lawyers We are pleased to announce that seven of the personal injury attorneys at the Sinas Dramis Law Firm have been recognized in the publication Michigan Super Lawyers in the Plaintiffs Personal Injury category: George Sinas, Tim Donovan, Jim Graves, Bryan Waldman, Steve Sinas, Joel Finnell, and Tom Sinas. Attorneys are recognized based on a number of factors relating to …

Sinas Dramis Attorneys Included in 2016 “Best Lawyers”

Lansing personal injury and family law attorneys recognized in 2016 Best Lawyers in America Please join us in congratulating our Lansing personal injury and family attorneys recognized in the 2016 Best Lawyers in America publication for excellence in their respective practice areas: George Sinas (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs), Tim Donovan (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs), Bernie Finn (Family Law), Jim Graves (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs), and Bryan Waldman (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs). …

Sinas Dramis Law Firm listed in 2015 Best Law Firms Publication

Sinas Dramis receives a “Tier 1” designation in the areas of personal injury and family law We are happy to announce that our law firm has been ranked in the 2015 Best Law Firms publication as a “Tier 1” firm in the areas of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Family Law in Lansing, Michigan. The list has been published annually by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers since 2010, …

Five Sinas Dramis Attorneys Named 2014 Michigan Super Lawyers

Four of our Lansing personal injury attorneys have been named Michigan Super Lawyers for at least 7 years Five of the Sinas Dramis Law Firm’s Lansing personal injury attorneys have been recognized as 2014 Michigan Super Lawyers in the Plaintiff’s Personal Injury category: George T. Sinas, Timothy J. Donovan, James F. Graves, Bryan J. Waldman, and Stephen H. Sinas. Lawyers are selected for this distinction based on a number of factors, …

Five Sinas Dramis Attorneys Named in 2015 “Best Lawyers in America”

Attorneys at our firm have been recognized by “Best Lawyers” for their hard work and dedication to Michigan personal injury and family law We are pleased to announce that four of our Michigan personal injury attorneys have been recognized in the 2015 edition of Best Lawyers in America in their respective practice areas. George T. Sinas has been listed in Best Lawyers in America every year since 1989, in the areas of Personal Injury …

Michigan Lawyers Weekly Selects George T. Sinas as a “Leader in the Law” for 2013

The Sinas Dramis Law Firm is proud to announce that Michigan Lawyers Weekly, the leading legal newspaper in the state of Michigan, recently named George T Sinas a “Leader in the Law” for 2013! George was one of 30 elite attorneys that were selected based on the following considerations: being passionate and active on behalf of clients, the legal community and the community at large; a record of success in …

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