Abraham J. Newhouse

Abraham J. Newhouse is an attorney in Plunkett Cooney’s Bloomfield Hills office and a member of its Transportation Law and Torts & Litigation practice groups. His work concentrates on motor vehicle negligence, Michigan No-Fault Law, insurance coverage, subrogation, and premises liability. He represents insured drivers, rental car businesses, and corporations in accident and coverage disputes. He also advises clients before lawsuits arise, helping them assess claims, identify potential exposure, and prepare litigation strategies.

Abraham earned his J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law in 2021, serving as a staff editor of the Michigan State Law Review. He previously received a B.A. summa cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2018. This academic background supports his analysis of insurance statutes, civil litigation procedures, and questions of responsibility under Michigan’s motor vehicle and liability laws.

His insurance defense practice includes first- and third-party automobile negligence matters, Michigan No-Fault personal injury protection claims, uninsured and underinsured motorist benefits, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and allegations of fraud or rescission. He has also handled claims through the Michigan Assigned Claims Plan. Representative work includes obtaining dismissal of a wage-loss claim and prevailing on an issue involving the application of statutory reimbursement limits to pharmaceutical expenses.

Abraham J. Newhouse is admitted to the Michigan bar and has been recognized as a Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Star in personal injury. His practice combines early claims evaluation with contested litigation, allowing insurers and business clients to assess both legal obligations and potential financial consequences. His focus remains on applying Michigan insurance and negligence law to the particular circumstances of each claim.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Plunkett Cooney PC
• Member, State Bar of Michigan

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Michigan State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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