Brian K. Lawson

Leading West Michigan Personal Injury Attorney

Brian Lawson joined the Sinas Dramis Law Firm’s Grand Rapids office in 2022, bringing with him more than 30 years of legal experience in West Michigan. Over the years, he has worked at respected firms like Drew, Cooper & Anding, where he was a partner, and Rhoades McKee, where he served as an equity partner and chaired the Litigation Group.

Education and Legal Focus

Brian graduated summa cum laude from Franklin College in 1989 with a degree in English. He then earned his law degree from Indiana University School of Law, graduating cum laude in 1992.

From the start of his career, Brian has focused on personal injury law. His areas of experience include:

• Auto and no-fault law
• Trucking accidents
• Product liability
• Construction site injuries
• Gas fires and explosions
• Nursing home abuse and neglect

He has successfully resolved cases through trials, mediations, arbitrations, and settlements – always working hard to get the best results for his clients.

Brian is known not just for his legal skill but also for the care he shows each client. One former client shared:

“Attorney Brian Lawson is honorable, intelligent, and he conducts his cases with the highest level of integrity. I was fortunate to have Brian walk alongside me during the most horrific time of my life. Throughout the case Brian worked meticulously at gathering every bit of information. Brian had endless patience explaining the process and keeping me well informed. The work Brian did greatly impacted my life. That impact continues to resonate in my life and the lives of my family. There are not adequate words to express my gratitude.” – Sue

Service to the Legal and Local Community

In addition to his legal work, Brian has given back to both the legal field and the community. He has:

• Served on the board of the Young Lawyers Section of the Grand Rapids Bar Association
• Acted as a Trustee of the Grand Rapids Bar Association
• Served on the board of the Bar Foundation Committee

He has also spoken at the Michigan Association for Justice’s annual meeting on the topic of jury selection.

Life Outside the Office

Outside the legal world, Brian has volunteered in many roles, including:

• Youth soccer coach
• Robotics team mentor
• Neighborhood block captain in Ottawa Hills
• Special Olympics and Meals on Wheels volunteer
• Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis research

Brian lives in the Cascade area with his wife, Valeri, and together they have two kids, Bennett, who lives in Los Angeles, and Anna, who is attending veterinary school in New Zealand.