D,S&W HISTORY
DOUD, SMITH & WAGNER is the evolution of Davidson, Breen & Doud 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 Workers' Compensation Law Group and we continue to fight daily to continue that tradition. Michael Doud, James Smith, & Richard Smith 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, On-Demand 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 family 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 speciality.
D,S&W LAWYERS
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 reason 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 clients families. When you hire DSW WINS, you a 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 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.
L to R: Michael Doud, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, James Smith, and Richard Wagner
D,S&W PARTNERS
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 in 2003. Mike lives on Saginaw Bay with his wife, two children, and two dogs.
JAMES SMITH
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RICHARD WAGNER
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