Personal injury, dog bites & criminal defense across Michigan
Injured or accused in Michigan? Call the lawyer who answers.
David Goukassian fights for people hurt in car crashes and dog attacks, and defends people facing criminal charges — in Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties and courts throughout the state. You work with him directly, from the first call to the final result.
Recent results for our clients
- Full medical expenses + policy limitsPassenger injured by a negligent driver
- Policy limitsSerious injuries from a negligent driver
- Six figures in 30 daysDog bite injury
Client identities are confidential. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Read the case summaries
Recognized and published
Hurt in a crash, bitten, or charged? One attorney in your corner.
Whatever brought you here, you get the same thing: honest advice, constant communication and a relentless effort for the best result.
I was hurt in a crash
Michigan no-fault gives you two claims. We make sure you collect on both.
- Car accidents
- Injured passengers
- No-fault benefits
- Policy limits
- Truck accidents
- Pedestrians & cyclists
I was bitten by a dog
Michigan holds dog owners responsible — and their insurance usually pays.
- Dog bite claims
- A friend’s or family dog
- Who pays?
- Bites to children
- Facial scarring
- What is it worth?
I’ve been charged with a crime
An arrest is not a conviction. The sooner we get involved, the more options you have.
- OWI / drunk driving
- Drug crimes
- Assault & domestic violence
- Theft & retail fraud
- Weapons charges
- Expungement
The charges we defend
Every Michigan charge, from a first-time misdemeanor to a life felony, explained in plain English — with the penalties you’re facing and how we fight them.
What happens when you call
You talk to David, not a call center
A free, confidential conversation about what happened and what you need right now.
We act immediately
We protect your rights, preserve evidence, deal with police or insurers, and stop the mistakes that hurt cases early.
We fight for the best result
A clear strategy, honest expectations, and updates at every step until your case is resolved.
Meet David Goukassian
The grandson of a respected judge in Armenia, David graduated magna cum laude from WMU Cooley Law School, where he led the Mock Trial board, before dedicating his practice to defending and representing people across Michigan.
He clerked for Judge Leo Bowman of the Oakland County Circuit Court, is a published contributor to ICLE’s Michigan Drunk Driving Law and Practice, and is a Super Lawyers Rising Star and Elite Lawyer honoree. He is fluent in Armenian and conversational in Russian. His clients describe the same things again and again: he keeps them informed, he’s honest about what to expect, and he treats them like people rather than case numbers.
Read David’s storyIn our clients’ words
David kept me informed with every step of the way… There were no empty promises made just to keep the client happy.
He was very attentive to details of my case and very up front with me on what to expect.
He was very committed to keeping me informed all through the process. He did an outstanding job from start to finish.
Serving clients across Michigan
Our office is in Bloomfield Hills, and we appear in courts throughout Metro Detroit and across the state.
Questions people ask us most
Should I talk to the police?
Be polite, identify yourself when required, and say you want to speak with a lawyer before answering questions. What you say can be used against you, even when you’re trying to explain your innocence.
Can I get a DWI removed from my record in Michigan?
Often, yes. Michigan now allows one first-offense OWI to be set aside, generally after five years. Learn how expungement works.
The dog that bit me had never bitten anyone before. Do I have a case?
Very likely. Michigan’s dog bite statute holds owners responsible regardless of the dog’s history, as long as you didn’t provoke it and were lawfully where you were. Read about Michigan dog bite law.
Do you handle cases outside Oakland County?
Yes. We represent clients in Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties and throughout Michigan.
How much does it cost to talk to you?
Nothing. Consultations are free and confidential. Injury cases are handled on a contingency fee, so you pay no fee unless we recover money for you.