On June 1 attorney Nicholas Andrews began his tenure as the 73rd President of the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ). His one-year term ends May 31, 2026. Stephen Pontoni, MAJ Executive Director, made the announcement.
“It is a privilege to begin my term as President of MAJ,” said Andrews.
“I step into this role with deep respect for the strength of our membership and a firm belief in the power of focused, collective advocacy. As trial lawyers, we face urgent and complex challenges, but real progress begins when each of us picks one issue, shows up, and does the work — case by case, client by client, and cause by cause.”
Andrews, a partner at Liss & Andrews, P.C., represents victims of catastrophic injuries and insurance bad faith, advocating fiercely to ensure they receive the full benefits and care they are entitled to under Michigan’s No-Fault insurance system. Andrews joined MAJ in 2004 and chairs the organization’s Bad Faith & Insurance Committee and serves on the No-Fault Committee.
“One person cannot save the world,” Andrews continued, “but I firmly believe each of us can help build a fairer legal system when we focus our efforts and support one another. That requires more than writing checks — it requires showing up, sharing our expertise, and having real conversations with legislators who rely on us to help them understand the impact of the laws they shape.”
Andrews earned his J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law in 1989, where he served as Note & Comment Editor of the Detroit College of Law Review. He has handled more than 70 jury trials in both state and federal courts and has received the highest attorney rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Andrews has lectured extensively on trial practice, automobile law, and insurance law, and has been selected as a case evaluator in both Oakland County and Wayne County Circuit Courts.
"Nick is a relentless advocate for justice and a respected voice in Michigan’s legal community,” said Pontoni.
“He brings a wealth of trial experience, sharp legal insight, and a deep sense of empathy to every case he handles. We are proud to have him as our 73rd President and are confident that his leadership will strengthen MAJ’s impact throughout the coming year.”
Other MAJ officers for 2025-2026 are:
President-Elect – Barry R. Conybeare, Conybeare Law Office, PC, St. Joseph;
Vice President – Wayne J. Miller, Miller and Tischler, PC, Farmington Hills;
Secretary – Alan Latham, Latham Law Group, Birmingham;
Treasurer – Steffani Chocron, Lipton Law, Southfield;
Immediate Past President – Eric Steinberg, Lee Steinberg Law Firm, Grand Rapids
The Michigan Association for Justice, formerly the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA), is a trade association of over 1,300 attorneys who represent individuals in injury, employment, civil rights and criminal matters. The organization’s staff has offices in Lansing.
“It is a privilege to begin my term as President of MAJ,” said Andrews.
“I step into this role with deep respect for the strength of our membership and a firm belief in the power of focused, collective advocacy. As trial lawyers, we face urgent and complex challenges, but real progress begins when each of us picks one issue, shows up, and does the work — case by case, client by client, and cause by cause.”
Andrews, a partner at Liss & Andrews, P.C., represents victims of catastrophic injuries and insurance bad faith, advocating fiercely to ensure they receive the full benefits and care they are entitled to under Michigan’s No-Fault insurance system. Andrews joined MAJ in 2004 and chairs the organization’s Bad Faith & Insurance Committee and serves on the No-Fault Committee.
“One person cannot save the world,” Andrews continued, “but I firmly believe each of us can help build a fairer legal system when we focus our efforts and support one another. That requires more than writing checks — it requires showing up, sharing our expertise, and having real conversations with legislators who rely on us to help them understand the impact of the laws they shape.”
Andrews earned his J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law in 1989, where he served as Note & Comment Editor of the Detroit College of Law Review. He has handled more than 70 jury trials in both state and federal courts and has received the highest attorney rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Andrews has lectured extensively on trial practice, automobile law, and insurance law, and has been selected as a case evaluator in both Oakland County and Wayne County Circuit Courts.
"Nick is a relentless advocate for justice and a respected voice in Michigan’s legal community,” said Pontoni.
“He brings a wealth of trial experience, sharp legal insight, and a deep sense of empathy to every case he handles. We are proud to have him as our 73rd President and are confident that his leadership will strengthen MAJ’s impact throughout the coming year.”
Other MAJ officers for 2025-2026 are:
President-Elect – Barry R. Conybeare, Conybeare Law Office, PC, St. Joseph;
Vice President – Wayne J. Miller, Miller and Tischler, PC, Farmington Hills;
Secretary – Alan Latham, Latham Law Group, Birmingham;
Treasurer – Steffani Chocron, Lipton Law, Southfield;
Immediate Past President – Eric Steinberg, Lee Steinberg Law Firm, Grand Rapids
The Michigan Association for Justice, formerly the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA), is a trade association of over 1,300 attorneys who represent individuals in injury, employment, civil rights and criminal matters. The organization’s staff has offices in Lansing.
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