Jim handles Real Estate, Commercial, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, and Employment Discrimination cases, along with Real Estate Development and Zoning.
With hundreds of jury trials and multiple seven-figure verdicts, Jim has secured millions for victims of injustice.
Jim holds a law degree from the University of Detroit School of Law (1989) and a degree from Michigan State University (1985).
Jim is licensed in Michigan and admitted to the U.S. District Court (Eastern District of Michigan) and the U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit.
A tough, aggressive, award winning and well known trial lawyer, Jim leads the teams that Fight and Wins at Rasor Law. He litigates Real Estate, Commercial, Municipal, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, and Employment Discrimination cases for workers and their families. He also represents entrepreneurs and their businesses in Commercial and Residential Real Estate Development and Land Use Planning including Zoning and Regulations.
Jim is a veteran of hundreds of Jury Trials, and has obtained numerous seven figure verdicts and settlements, including recent verdicts of $3,290,000.00 in a medical malpractice action in Wayne County, and $1,462.000,00 in an automobile collision and insurance coverage action in Macomb County. Jim and his teams have been awarded tens of millions of dollars in compensation for workers and their families who have been victims of wrongdoing by others.
Additionally, Jim has served on the Board of Directors of the Michigan Association of Justice in 2016, served as an elected official in the City of Royal Oak as City Commissioner from 2009-2013, an appointed official to the Royal Oak Zoning Board of Appeals from 2005-2009 and Royal Oak Planning Commission from 2011-2013.
Jim is featured by both local and national news outlets on dozens of occasions for his notable civil rights and trial work, including many pending cases that have captured national attention. He has been awarded numerous prestigious awards for his legal work, such as SuperLawyer and TopLawyers in Detroit. Jim is fired up daily to fight and win for Rasor Law’s Clients.
Jim is a graduate of the University of Detroit School of Law in 1989 and was the President of his freshman class in 1986.
He was also a member of the Moot Court National Team.
He obtained his undergraduate degree from the prestigious James Madison College at Michigan State University in 1985.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan and the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, United States Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit.
General Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Small Business Litigation
Jeff leads Rasor Law’s criminal defense and family law practice. A veteran of hundreds of successful jury trials, Jeff’s forceful and winning advocacy over 30 years of practice produces exemplary results. His aggressive, tough and relentless approach to criminal defense matters, drivers license restoration, and family law issues is unparalleled and he has a regional reputation of being able to fight and win even the most complicated and difficult cases. Jeff is a member of MIAOWIA.
Detroit College of Law, 1988, Juris Doctor cum laude Denison University, 1985, Bachelor of Arts.
Admitted to practice in all District, State and Federal Courts in the State of Michigan. United States Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit.
Chris has over 30 years of experience in personal injury, motor vehicle negligence, and wrongful death cases. He’s secured over $19 million in settlements and verdicts in the last decade. Chris won a $1.2 million verdict after the defendant offered only $5,000. He previously practiced in Florida and handled No Fault auto injury claims at a prominent Detroit law firm.
Chris holds a law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Chris is admitted to practice in Michigan, Florida, and multiple U.S. District Courts, including the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Amanda Washburn specializes in complex civil litigation, particularly in employment, sexual assault, and civil rights cases. She is committed to fighting to restore justice to those who have been wronged.
Amanda’s passion for fighting to restore justice began long before becoming a lawyer. She joined the firm in 2015 and worked tirelessly through her undergraduate degree program and law school to develop exceptional legal research and writing skills. Through the years, she has worked closely with the attorneys at the firm to develop exceptional skills in advocacy.
Amanda earned a Bachelor of Public Affairs from Wayne State University in 2018 and her Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2023.
Amanda is admitted to practice in the State of Michigan and in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Personal Bankruptcy
Elaine attended Michigan State University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science Multidisciplinary Pre-Law in 1990. She received her Juris Doctor from Wayne State University School of Law in 1993.
In a decade dedicated exclusively to consumer bankruptcy, Elaine has represented thousands of individuals and families. She can give you and your family peace of mind and a fresh start when bankruptcy is an option.
Elaine has been of counsel for Rasor Law Firm since 2007. She specializes in representing debtors in personal bankruptcy matters.
Wayne State University School of Law, 1993 Michigan State University, 1990
Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan and the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan.
Nathan is employed as a law clerk for the firm. He is a graduate of Wayne State University law school, May 2023 where he attended on a scholarship for academic merit and was on the student board of governor and mock trial commissioner. He attended Michigan State University, where he graduated with bachelors of arts and public policy, minor economics graduated 2019
