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Nathan J. Edmonds

Nathan J. Edmonds

Specializing in defense litigation, Nathan Edmonds has successfully defended corporate and private clients at trial in courts throughout the State of Michigan.  Mr. Edmonds has been in practice for over 20 years and is well-experienced in defending clients in all aspects of motor vehicle litigation, including first party, third party, uninsured, and underinsured motorist litigation. He is highly skilled in representation of clients in matters surrounding automobile insurance fraud.  Mr. Edmonds is very accustomed to working closely with fraud investigators to obtain the best possible results for his clients.

In addition to defending clients in the courtroom, Mr. Edmonds is avidly committed to informing his clients and colleagues of recent developments in his areas of expertise. He has conducted seminars on the topics of No-Fault Attendant Care Claims and No-Fault Reservation of Rights Issues. Additionally, he has authored several articles for the Firm’s Automobile Negligence publication.  Most recently, Mr. Edmonds authored a Secrest Wardle No-Fault Newsline article entitled, “Michigan House and Senate Approve House Bills Imposing a Set of No-Fault and Liability Insurance Regulations on Ride-Sharing Services.”  In this informative update, Mr. Edmonds shares with clients and others the specifics of what major issues the bills address.  Nate Edmonds is renowned for his expertise in this area of the law and is dedicated to keeping his clients apprised of updates as they occur.

Mr. Edmonds received his Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, from Detroit College of Law School in 1994. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree, Cum Laude, from University of Detroit in 1991. He was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1994 and subsequently admitted to practice before the United States District Court, Eastern and Western District of Michigan in 1994.

Mr. Edmonds was named in dbusiness magazine to the list of Top Lawyers for 2011, 2013, and 2014. He has received an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell and was named to the list of Michigan Super Lawyers for 2014-2016. He has also been listed in the 2014 and 2015 Super Lawyers Business Edition in the area of Personal Injury Defense-General.

Prior to joining the firm in 2002, Mr. Edmonds worked at the Michigan Court of Appeals, Grand Rapids Office, and as Counsel for Farmers Insurance Exchange.

Mr. Edmonds is a member of the following associations:

  • State Bar of Michigan -Insurance and Indemnity Law Section and Negligence Law Section
  • International Association of Special Investigation Units
Guest Appearances
February 16, 2017

Legal Issues Pertaining to Transportation Network Companies and Autonomous Vehicles

Attorneys Drew Broaddus and Nathan Edmonds from Secrest Wardle discuss recent litigation and transportation network companies with host John Czuba.