Christopher D. Stombaugh - Farmington Hills, MI
Attorney at Electrocuted.com
Litigation Lawyers in Farmington Hills, MI
30101 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 100 Farmington Hills, MI 48334
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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33
Years
Experience
Farmington Hills Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Product Liability
- Commercial
- Stray Voltage
Attorney Information
Overview
Chris Stombaugh is widely considered one of the top trial lawyers in America today. Recent results include a $102.6 million verdict against General Motors, a $40 million wrongful death verdict, and verdicts of $26 million and $13 million.
Chris also teaches lawyers throughout the country, sharing his expertise and experience. As the main instructor at Michigan Auto Law Trial Center, Chris finds the winning messages for cases through cognitive neuroscience-based use of focus groups, mock juries, and other methods of trial preparation. Chris has also been on the teaching faculty at the Trial Lawyers College, which is a 30-year-old non-profit organization that teaches lawyers from across the country how to master the art of persuasion and credibility to maximize jury verdicts and settlements for their clients.
Chris also speaks regularly at national legal conferences and seminars about modern and effective trial advocacy.
Chris is the past president of the Wisconsin Association for Justice. He is fluent in Spanish.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected to the Super Lawyers list since 2010
Other Sources of Feedback About Christopher D. Stombaugh
Included on the 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Drake University Law School,
Des Moines,
Iowa
Juris Doctor
Honors: With Honors
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Drake University Law School,
Des Moines,
Iowa
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Non Legal Education
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The University of Wisconsin,
Platteville,
Wisconsin
B.A.
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The University of Wisconsin,
Platteville,
Wisconsin
Languages
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Spanish
Classes and Seminars
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“Off the Record: A Candid View from the Other Side,” National Webinar for Orthopedic Surgeons
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“Rules that Work and How to Work Them,” Trial School, National Webinar
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“Voir Dire and Opening Statements Workshop,” Trial School, Phoenix, AZ
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“Power Deposition with Chris Stombaugh and Charles Allen,” 360 Advocacy, Las Vegas, NV; Huntington Beach, CA; Atlanta, GA
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“Power Story with Chris Stombaugh and Bobby DiCello: Connect, Convince, Compel,” 360 Advocacy, New Orleans, LA; Las Vegas, NV
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“Power Preparation: Suggestion, Imagination, and Belief,” 360 Advocacy Ski and CLE Conference, Jackson Hole, WY
- “Power Preparation,” 360 Advocacy Ski and CLE Conference, Jackson Hole, WY
Published Works
Articles
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“Medicolegal Sidebar: Blowback: The Unintended Consequences of Medical Liability Reform,” Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2016 Jan
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, 1993
- Iowa, 1993
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 1993
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1996
- Minnesota
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Wisconsin Association for Justice
- Iowa Association for Justice
- American Association for Justice
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Contact
30101 Northwestern Hwy.
Suite 100
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Phone: 877-926-1918
Email: Send a message
Website: https://electrocuted.com/
Hours: Available 24/7
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