Ian C. Simpson
Troy Office
(248) 952-6456
isimpson@garanlucow.com
Education
- Honors College, Wayne State University, with Distinction, 1978 (Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity)
- J.D., Wayne State University School of Law, 1982
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 1982
- United States District Court for Eastern Michigan
Professional memberships
- State Bar of Michigan
Practice
- Medical Malpractice Defense
- Hospital Liability
- Civil Litigation
- Legal Malpractice
- Fire Loss
- Auto Negligence
- Premises Liability
- General Negligence
- Nursing Home Liability
- Wrongful Death
Publications
- Dec. 1992: Representing the Medical Professional in MIOSHA Enforcement Proceedings, Michigan Bar Journal, 71:12, 1290
- November, 1993: selected for WESTLAW Database
- 1986--Present: Handbook of Michigan Medical Malpractice Law
- 1995–1998: Editor, Vital Signs, Medical Malpractice Newsletter.
- Fall 2000 Anatomy of a Lawsuit, DMC Risky Business System newsletter
- 2002 Anatomy of a Lawsuit, PowerPoint DMC Interactive Web Site Tutorial
Seminars
- 1992 OSHA Biohazard Waste Rules, Michigan Podiatric Medical Association Seminar, Lansing
- 1992 OSHA Biohazard Waste Rules, Michigan Podiatric Medical Association Seminar, Southfield
- 1993 OSHA Biohazard Waste Rules, Michigan Podiatric Medical Assistants, Seminar, Dearborn
- 06/19/99 Psychology of Motion Practice, WSU Law School, New Lawyers Seminar, Detroit
- 09/18/99 Business Aspects of Large Firm Practice, WSU Law School, New Lawyers Seminar, Detroit
- 11/13/99 A Defense Perspective on Settlement, WSU Law School, New Lawyers Seminar, Detroit
- 04/01/00 Summary Disposition, WSU Law School, New Lawyers Seminar, Detroit
- 06/17/00 Case Development Strategy, WSU Law School, New Lawyers Seminar, Detroit
- 10/09/00 Anatomy of a Lawsuit, Sinai-Grace Hospital, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit
- 10/17/00 Anatomy of a Lawsuit, Harper Hospital, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit
- 10/21/00 Business Aspects of Large Firm Practice, WSU Law School, New Lawyers Seminar
- 01/27/01 Defense Practice Pointers, WSU Law School, New Lawyers Seminar
- 02/20/01 Defense Perspective on Deposition Tactics, WSU Law School, New Lawyers Seminar
- 03/24/01 Defense Perspective on Motion Practice, WSU Law School, New Lawyers Seminar
- 04/04/01 Depositions & Motion Skills for New Lawyers, Ohio State Bar Association, Columbus, Ohio
- 10/20/01 Advocacy & Settlement, WSU Law School, New Lawyers Seminar
- 12/01/01 The Business of Large Firm Practice, WSU Law School, New Lawyers Seminar
- 01/17/02 Confidentiality of Medical Records & Legislative Update, Lorman Seminar, Troy, Michigan
- 02/23/02 A Defense Perspective on Deposition Strategy, WSU Law School, New Lawyers Seminar
- 01/25/03 Survival Tips: A Few Lessons Learned the Hard Way, WSU Law, New Lawyers Seminar
Legal Community
- Wayne County Circuit Court Medical Malpractice Mediator
Other
- National Merit Scholar
- Member of Wayne State University Honors College