Joel T. Finnell
Joel Finnell concentrates his practice on appellate matters, focusing on personal injury, auto accident, motorcycle accident, semi-truck accident, and wrongful 
death claims, to name a few.
Joel has works closely with some of the firm’s most senior attorneys, meticulously researching the law and drafting innovative legal arguments that best serve not only our clients, but other Michigan citizens who may one day find themselves facing similar circumstances.
Being an appellate lawyer and being able to shape the law while helping the people are two of the many reasons Joel enjoys his work, day in and day out.
Practice Areas
Appellate – auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, semi-truck accidents, personal injury, wrongful death
Professional Associations
Michigan Association for Justice
Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault (CPAN)
Ingham County Bar Association
State Bar of Michigan
American Bar Association
Awards & Recognition
Michigan Super Lawyers “Rising Star” – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
National Trial Lawyers – Top 40 Under 40
Speaking Engagements
No-Fault Tort Threshold Update, No-Fault Institute (regular presenter)
Education
B.S., Eastern Michigan University, 2001
J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 2011
Admissions
Michigan, 2011
United States Supreme Court, 2015
joelfinnell@sinasdramis.com