Attorneys
Jonathan M. Jaffa Southfield, Michigan
| Shareholder, since
2000 | |
| phone | (248) 746-2844 |
| fax | (248) 746-2793 |
| Email Me | |
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, CNA Insurance Company, Montpelier Insurance, The Laurels Health Care Company, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, physicians, home care business, occupational therapists, nurse practitioners, 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.
- Year Joined Organization:
- 1994
- Areas of Practice:
- 10% General Negligence/Premises Liability
- 90% Medical Malpractice & Long-Term Care Facility Defense (Doctors/Medical Personal)
- 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
