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Jonathan M. Jaffa 
Southfield, Michigan
Shareholder, since 2000
phone (248) 746-2844
fax (248) 746-2760
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Jonathan M. Jaffa has over thirty years of extensive general litigation and trial experience. He has represented insurance companies, business owners, municipalities and a variety of health care providers. His work has focused on personal injury defense, including malpractice actions, premises liability, product liability, construction accidents, and motor vehicle claims. Among his current clients are Sunrise Assisted Living, Ryan's Family Steakhouses, McDonald's franchisees, Specialized Pharmacy, and various extended care facilities and physical therapy agencies. Mr. Jaffa was a Senior Trial Attorney for Continental Insurance Company and serves as a case evaluator, facilitator, and arbitrator.

Mr. Jaffa joined Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton, P.C. in 1994 and became a shareholder in 2000.

Mr. Jaffa is a member of the State Bar of Ohio, State Bar of Michigan, Oakland County Bar Association and Michigan Defense Trial Counsel. He is also a member in good standing in various Federal District Courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He is an American Red Cross distinguished donor and a Past President of numerous educational, social service and philanthropic organizations.

Year Joined Organization:
1994
Areas of Practice:
10% General Negligence/Premises Liability
90% Medical Malpractice & Long-Term Care Facility Defense (Doctors/Medical Personal)
Litigation Percentage:
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Michigan, 1974
Ohio, 2003
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1976
U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1997
U.S. Supreme Court, 1985
Education:
Detroit College of Law, Detroit, Michigan, 1957
J.D.


Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
B.A.
Major:  History


Representative Clients:
Sunrise Senior Living
Laurel Health Care Company
CNA Insurance Company
Hastings Mutual Insurance Company
Ryan's Family Steakhouse
McDonalds
References:
Sunrise Senior Living
Laurel Health Care Company
CNA Insurance Company
Hastings Mutual Insurance Company
Ryan's Family Steakhouse
McDonalds
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Numerous Seminars attended through DRI


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Oakland County Bar Association


Michigan Defense Trial Counsel Association


Defense Research Institute


American Bar Association


Past Employment Positions:
Natinski & Jaffa, Senior Trial Attorney, 1976 - 1994


Law Offices of Saul Goldberg, Associate, 1974 - 1976


Pro Bono Activities:
Mentoring Students and serving as a Judge in Moot Court Competitions as Michigan State Uni
Languages:
English

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