Attorney Steve Gursten honored with 2026 Courage Award from Melvin M. Belli Society
Michigan Auto Law, an auto law firm dedicated exclusively to helping people injured in car accident and truck accident cases, has announces that owner and attorney Steven Gursten has been named the recipient of the 2026 Courage Award by The Melvin M. Belli Society, one of the nation’s most respected and prestigious organizations of elite trial lawyers.
The Courage Award honors lawyers who demonstrate extraordinary integrity, perseverance, courage, and fortitude in the pursuit of truth, fairness, and justice despite extraordinary adversity. The award recognizes lawyers whose commitment to their clients and the civil justice system extends far beyond the courtroom.
Gursten was selected for his advocacy on behalf of Michigan consumers after publicly raising concerns about CURE Auto Insurance and continuing to speak out even after the company filed a lawsuit against him and Michigan Auto Law.
The Melvin M. Belli Society recognized Gursten’s fearlessness after he published a blog highlighting the number of complaints Michigan drivers had reported against the New Jersey based insurer. In response, CURE Auto Insurance filed a lawsuit against Gursten and Michigan Auto Law. Rather than backing down, Gursten continued advocating for consumers through his writing and by launching WhenCureWontPay.com, a website dedicated to educating Michigan drivers about insurance claims, consumer rights, and their legal options.
“This award is especially meaningful because it recognizes the importance of standing up for consumers when it matters most,” stated Gursten. “When I first began writing about CURE Auto Insurance, my only goal was to help Michigan drivers make informed decisions and understand their rights. Facing litigation for speaking out was never going to change that mission. I believe attorneys have the responsibility to advocate not only inside the courtroom, but also in the public interest when consumers deserve transparency and accountability.”
The Melvin M. Belli Society is an invitation-only organization comprised of many of the country’s leading plaintiff trial lawyers. The Belli Society is dedicated to advancing excellence in trial advocacy while recognizing attorneys whose careers reflect exceptional service to clients and the pursuit of justice.
Through his career, Gursten has earned national recognition as one of the country’s leading automobile accident attorneys, securing record-setting verdicts and settlements while advocating for safer roads and stronger legal protections for crash victims.
For more than 50 years, Michigan Auto Law has represented victims of serious automobile, truck, and motorcycle crashes throughout Michigan.
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