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  • SAGINAW PERSONAL  INJURY LAWYER  WORKERS' COMPENSATION SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY

DAVIDSON BREEN DOUD BECOMES DOUD SMITH WAGNER

DOUD SMITH WAGNER is the evolution of the DAVIDSON BREEN DOUD Law Firm, founded in 1968. From its humble beginnings in a tiny building on State Street in Saginaw across from Green Acres Plaza, DOUD SMITH WAGNER has evolved and quickly expanded across the state, first to Michigan Ave. in Saginaw, then to Flint, Lansing, Pontiac, Grand Rapids, Detroit, and On-Demand anywhere in the state of Michigan. DSW WINS has become Michigan's #1 Personal Injury Lawyer for Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability, we continue to fight daily to continue that tradition. Michael Doud, James Smith, & Richard Wagner are DOUD SMITH WAGNER's, namesake, Richard Doud, a founding member of DAVIDSON BREEN DOUD, remains of counsel for DOUD SMITH WAGNER.

 

With offices in Saginaw, Flint, & Lansing, and the ability to meet with clients anywhere, virtually, on-Demand everywhere within the state of Michigan, DOUD SMITH WAGNER is positioned to continue to grow and expand upon its rich history dating back more than 50 years with tens of thousands of satisfied families and clients with close to one billion dollars in recoveries for Michigan's Workers.  Like then, as is now, DOUD SMITH WAGNER doesn't charge you a penny until we WIN! And win is what we do. If we don't win, we don't get paid so it's imperative to strive to be perfect for our clients and families.

 

Since the late 1960s, DOUD, SMITH & WAGNER, via DAVIDSON BREEN DOUD, have been fighting for Michigan's Workers battling big business and the insurance bullies and will continue to do so as our exclusive specialty.

At DOUD SMITH WAGNER, we are trial lawyers first, who refuse to accept an inadequate settlement for our clients. While each case is different, our attorneys are not hesitant to fight in court, even against prominent insurance companies and manufacturers. In fact, unlike other law firms, our lawyers are encouraged to take cases to trial and appeal if need be. That's one of the many reasons why DSW WINS

 

Fighting for Michigan's Workers is not only DOUD SMITH WAGNER's philosophy, but it's also a way of life. That's why D,S&W works ONLY for the people, not the powerful. DOUD SMITH WAGNER has never and will never represent big business, insurance bullies, or corporations. We fight against companies like GM, Geico Insurance, and Wal-Mart to protect and defend our clients and recover hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. With that kind of a track record, D,S&W WINS and we don't get paid until we win. Call us today and put one of our lawyers to work for you.

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DOUD SMITH WAGNER's partners, associates, and legal staff are advocates for our clients. We take our relationship with you very personally and work diligently to ensure we recover the maximum amount possible for our client's families. When you hire DSW WINS, you are joining a select group of tens of thousands of satisfied clients. We are happy to provide numerous references, reviews, and recommendations upon request and will treat your case as if it was our very win own. Remember, you owe us nothing until we win. That's how confident DOUD SMITH WAGNER is, based on our winning track record, that we will win for you.

DOUD SMITH WAGNER, with PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS FOR WORKERS' COMP AND SOCIAL SECURITY in FLINT, SAGINAW, LANSING is Michigan's #1 Personal Injury Lawyer for  Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability. With over 50 years of successful experience, DOUD SMITH WAGNER wins, meaning we don't charge you a penny UNTIL we win.  

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DOUD SMITH WAGNER PARTNERS FOUNDERS 

After the passing of John Davidson and Jack Breen, and the retirement of Richard Doud, Michael Doud, a partner at DAVIDSON BREEN DOUD, renamed the law firm DOUD SMITH WAGNER in 2016. James Smith, an associate with DAVIDSON BREEN DOUD, became a partner, and Richard Wagner, a partner with Chowning & Edgar Flint, joined and became the third and final named partner at DOUD SMITH WAGNER. With lawyers available anywhere in Michigan, DOUD SMITH WAGNER, with PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS FOR WORKERS' COMP AND SOCIAL SECURITY in FLINT, SAGINAW, LANSING is Michigan's #1 Personal Injury Lawyer for  Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability. With over 50 years of successful experience, DOUD SMITH WAGNER wins, meaning we don't charge you a penny UNTIL we win.

 

MICHAEL DOUD     

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A Michigan native, Mr. Doud grew up in Saginaw, graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School, Northern Michigan University, and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. He started practicing law in 1996 and became a partner with DAVIDSON BREEN DOUD in 2003, renaming the firm DOUD SMITH WAGNER in 2016.

 

Mike, an avid golfer, lives on Saginaw Bay with his wife, two children, and two dogs. Born in Houghton, MI, Mr. Doud was the second child of Richard and Mary Doud. Mike's dad, Richard, became an attorney in 1973 and went on to form Davidson, Breen & Doud. Mr. Doud joined his father's law firm in 1996, before evolving D,B&D to become DOUD SMITH WAGNER in 2016.  

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Mike has never spent a single moment in his entire legal career doing anything other than fighting for individuals, families, and union members, and the little guy whom big business and the insurance bullies try to take advantage of. Mr. Doud has never charged anyone a penny upfront and he doesn't get paid until he wins your case. 

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Michael P. Doud is an expert in Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability Insurance, and Personal Injury Law. If you need an attorney who will fight for you and your family and work tirelessly until he gets you every cent you are entitled to, contact Mike Doud today at (888) DSW-WINS, that's (888) 379-9467. You can also email him directly here:  mpdoud@yahoo.com

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JAMES SMITH

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James Smith was born in Bay City and currently lives in Saginaw with his wife. Mr. Smith graduated from Detroit College of Law in 2001. 

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More details on Mr. Smith is coming soon... 

RICHARD WAGNER     

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DOUD SMITH WAGNER founder, partner, and attorney Richard Wagner attended Bishop Gallagher High School in Harper Woods, graduated from Wayne State University, before becoming a Doctor of Jurisprudence. Mr. Wagner and his wife currently live in Clarkston.

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More information on Mr. Wagner coming soon. 

 

RICHARD DOUD

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With Mackinac Island being his hometown, you don't get to be more of a Michigan native than that. Mr. Doud's childhood home, the Lakewood, is a famous landmark on the Island that he and his wife Mary, have recently renovated to its former glory. Richard graduated from Houghton High School, then received his bachelor's degree from Michigan Technological University, finally completing his education by being awarded a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Detroit Law School.

 

Living on Mackinac Island during the summer and fall, Richard and Mary Doud spend winters in Celebration, FL spending time with 3 children, 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 7 granddogs. Mr. Doud was a founding partner of Davidson, Breen & Doud in 1973, the law firm that evolved into DOUD SMITH WAGNER in 2016. With almost 50 years of legal experience, Richard's experience is an endless source of wisdom for DOUD SMITH WAGNER and its clients. 

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A lifelong union supporter and former union member while working at Saginaw Steering Gear and attending law school, Mr. Doud continues to be a tireless advocate for Michigan's workers and families. Since its inception as a plaintiffs law firm, DOUD SMITH WAGNER, like its predecessor  Davidson, Breen & Doud, has never charged any client a penny before we recover the benefits injured workers are entitled to. Something Richard started in the '70s, is still going strong 50 years later. Mr. Doud is of counsel with DOUD SMITH WAGNER.

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