Head-to-head · Michigan injury firms
Fieger Law vs. The Sam Bernstein Law Firm
In Google data checked in September 2026 and October 2026, Fieger Law has 763 Google reviews across 1 Michigan office, averaging 4.1 ★; The Sam Bernstein Law Firm has 2,912 Google reviews across 4 Michigan offices, averaging 5.0 ★. Fieger Law reports 12 results of $1M+ on its website (the largest $10.5M); The Sam Bernstein Law Firm reports 29 results of $1M+ on its website (the largest $10M). Both list car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents and medical malpractice among their practice areas.
Facts only, from Google and each firm's own website. Neither firm paid to appear here or reviewed this page, and we don't say which is better.
| Measure | Fieger Law | The Sam Bernstein Law Firm |
|---|---|---|
| Google reviews, all Michigan offices | 763 | 2,912 |
| Average Google rating, weighted by reviews | 4.1 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Share of 5-star reviews | 70% | 97% |
| Share of 1- and 2-star reviews | 20% | 1% |
| $1M+ results reported on its website | 12 | 29 |
| Largest reported result | $10.5M | $10M |
| Jury verdicts among them | 0 | 0 |
| Confirmed in a court record or news report | 0 | 0 |
| Case types it reports most | Medical malpractice (4), Birth injury (3), Car accident (1) | Car accident (7), Truck accident (7), Pedestrian accident (4) |
| Rank in Michigan by number of $1M+ results | #29 of 128 | #7 of 128 |
| Free consultation, per its website | Yes | Yes |
| Contingency fee, per its website | Yes | Yes |
| Michigan offices | 1: Southfield | 4: Farmington Hills, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Southfield |
| Hours on Google | Open 24 hours (at least one office) | Open 24 hours (at least one office) |
Google ratings, reviews and hours as of September 2026 and October 2026, summed across each firm's Michigan listings. Results are what each firm reports on its own website, and may come from any of its offices, in any state; "+" means it lists more than we keep (its 80 largest). Ranks follow the Michigan leaderboard. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Fieger Law: largest reported results
- $10.5 million result, birth injury, 2024 · reported by the firm Source
- $10.2 million result, birth injury, 2025 · reported by the firm Source
- $9 million result, birth injury, 2024 · reported by the firm Source
Michigan offices
- Southfield · 19390 W 10 Mile Rd #250
The Sam Bernstein Law Firm: largest reported results
- $10 million result, pedestrian accident · reported by the firm Source
- $6.75 million result, birth injury · reported by the firm Source
- $6.6 million result, car accident · reported by the firm Source
Michigan offices
- Farmington Hills · 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 333
- Grand Rapids · 3300 Eagle Run Dr NE suite 102
- Detroit · 1538 Centre St Ste 250
- Southfield · 26600 Telegraph Rd Ste 150
The cases they list
Practice areas as each firm lists them on its own website. We haven't checked either firm's experience in any of them.
- Both firms
- Car accidents, Truck accidents, Motorcycle accidents, Medical malpractice, Birth injuries, Dog bites, Nursing home abuse
- Only Fieger Law
- Premises liability, Product liability, Civil rights
- Only The Sam Bernstein Law Firm
- Pedestrian accidents, Bicycle accidents, No-fault insurance claims, Wrongful death, Brain injuries, Slip and fall
How to choose between them
- Check that the firm handles your type of case, and ask how many cases like yours it has taken to trial.
- Ask which lawyer would actually work on your case, and how often you would hear from them.
- Check the results that matter to you at their source; most are reported by the firm and haven't been independently verified.
- Get the fee, and who pays case costs if you lose, in writing before you sign.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fieger Law better than Sam Bernstein?
We don't say either firm is better: the right firm depends on your case, the lawyer who would handle it and the fee you agree. On the facts we track: Fieger Law has 763 Google reviews across 1 Michigan office, averaging 4.1 ★, and The Sam Bernstein Law Firm has 2,912 Google reviews across 4 Michigan offices, averaging 5.0 ★. Fieger Law reports 12 results of $1M+ on its website (the largest $10.5M), and The Sam Bernstein Law Firm reports 29 results of $1M+ on its website (the largest $10M). Ask each firm who would work on your case, how many cases like yours it has taken to trial, and what it charges, in writing.
Which has more Google reviews, Fieger Law or Sam Bernstein?
The Sam Bernstein Law Firm: 2,912 reviews across 4 offices, against 763 across 1 office for Fieger Law, as of September 2026 and October 2026. A review count shows how many clients posted a review, not how a firm would handle your case.
Which reports bigger verdicts and settlements, Fieger Law or Sam Bernstein?
Fieger Law reports 12 results of $1M+ on its website (the largest $10.5M); The Sam Bernstein Law Firm reports 29 results of $1M+ on its website (the largest $10M). These are the results each firm chooses to publish, which may come from any of its offices, in any state. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Do Fieger Law and Sam Bernstein offer free consultations?
Fieger Law says on its website that it offers one and that it works on a contingency fee; The Sam Bernstein Law Firm says on its website that it offers one and that it works on a contingency fee. In Michigan, a personal injury lawyer's contingency fee can't be more than one-third of the recovery after case costs (MCR 8.121).