Personal Injury Law
We represent individuals and families across Michigan who have been seriously harmed by negligence, medical error, or misconduct, with the preparation and principled counsel each case demands.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Auto, trucking and motorcycle collisions are some of the most common causes of serious injury in Michigan. We provide thorough preparation and direct communication for every case.
Medical Malpractice
We represent individuals and families harmed by medical malpractice including surgical errors, misdiagnosis and medical negligence with the precision and preparation these complex cases demand.
Birth Injury
When a newborn or mother is harmed during delivery due to medical negligence, the impact is devastating. We represent families navigating these deeply personal and complex matters.
Wrongful Death
Families facing the profound loss caused by a death in the family naturally have questions. Our wrongful death attorneys can help get to the answers a family deserves.
Sexual Assault
These matters require a level of sensitivity and discretion that not every firm is built to provide. We guide survivors through the legal process with steady, confidential counsel.
Slip and Fall
Business and property owners have a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions for customers and visitors. Slip and fall and premises liability cases often arise when dangerous conditions are ignored or not properly addressed.
About Us
A boutique firm built on discipline, integrity and the belief that every client deserves more.
Our Team
Get to know the experienced attorneys and dedicated team behind Giroux Pappas. From legal strategy to client support, every member of our firm plays an important role in delivering thoughtful guidance and compassionate representation.
The Pure Law® Philosophy
Pure Law® is more than a philosophy. It is the foundation of how we practice law — with integrity, preparation, compassion, and a commitment to pursuing justice the right way for every client we represent.
Commitment to Community
At Giroux Pappas, supporting our community is part of who we are. Through educational initiatives, charitable partnerships, and local outreach, we are committed to making a positive impact beyond the courtroom.
Exceptional Educators
Our Exceptional Educators program recognizes teachers, paraprofessionals, and school staff who go above and beyond to make a lasting impact on students and their communities. Through monthly recognition and donations to local schools, we are proud to support the people shaping the next generation.
Careers
At Giroux Pappas, we believe great representation starts with great people. We are always interested in connecting with individuals who share our commitment to integrity, preparation, compassion, and client-focused advocacy. Every member of our team plays an important role in helping clients pursue meaningful justice.
Verdicts & Settlements
Behind every verdict and settlement is a real person whose life was changed by negligence, and these results reflect the work we put into pursuing meaningful justice on their behalf.
Client Stories
Real people. Real challenges. Real stories of individuals and families who trusted Giroux Pappas during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Commitment to Community Project
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Andrew J. Laurila

Trial Attorney

Andrew J. Laurila is a personal injury attorney at Giroux Pappas whose background inspires his ambition to pursue justice for all of his clients who have experienced serious injury. With over a decade of experience litigating personal injury cases, insurance claims, and business litigation, Andrew offers a level of strategic expertise and legal discernment. 

Personal Injury

Meet Andrew Laurila

Personal injury lawyer Andrew Laurila has over twelve years of litigation experience representing clients in wrongful death cases, automobile accidents, workplace injustice cases, employment and sexual harassment and assault cases throughout the state of Michigan. As a prior representative of corporate insurance companies, Andrew has a personal understanding of how insurers evaluate clients’ injury cases. 

Andrew has since applied this perspective to his work in personal injury for plaintiffs, meticulously preparing cases and achieving meaningful outcomes. He has extensive legal experience litigating, drafting and arguing motions, and preparing appellate briefs to be argued in court.

Andrew has been selected for the Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, as well as the U.S. News Ones to Watch list in civil rights law, labor & employment law, and personal injury litigation. Furthermore, Andrew is a published author who has written an article specifically about wrongful death actions, examining the history of parental nurture damages and advocating for a replacement services model to calculate these losses. These accomplishments reflect the dedication and integrity Andrew brings to every client he represents.

Court Admissions

  • All State Courts of Michigan – Active
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan – Active
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan – Active

Professional Associations

  • State Bar of Michigan

Awards

  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars
  • U.S. News Ones to Watch – Civil Rights Law
  • U.S. News Ones to Watch – Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiff’s
  • U.S. News Ones to Watch – Labor and Employment Law – Employee

Education

  • University of Michigan, Ann Arbor – B.A., 2009
  • Western Michigan University Law School, Cooley Law, J.D., 2014

Areas of Focus

Andrew represents families affected by loss due to negligence with compassion, guidance, and a responsibility to obtain outcomes that will ensure justice.
Andrew offers extensive knowledge in securing personal injury protection (PIP) benefits for injured clients under Michigan’s no-fault insurance laws and regulations. Andrew understands the physical and mental stress an automobile collision can have on someone’s life, and pursues these claims with the careful attention required.
An unsafe workplace environment and negligence at a construction site have the potential to cause great harm to employees. Andrew provides his clients with the resources necessary to hold property owners, general contractors, and subcontractors accountable.
Property owners have a duty to maintain safe conditions, and their negligence can lead to injury. When that happens, Andrew ensures they are held accountable, and a meaningful outcome is achieved for his clients.
Sexual assault and abuse should be handled with integrity and discretion. Andrew knows that these cases require a careful, sensitive yet deliberate approach. Andrew specializes in advocating for clients seeking accountability with the preparation and care their case deserves.

Case Spotlight

Andrew Laurila has achieved multiple successful outcomes throughout the course of his career with Giroux Pappas.

In a case involving the negligent use and product defect of a jet ski, Andrew secured a $463,000.00 settlement for his client. 

In an automobile negligence case resulting in multiple fractures and a head injury, Andrew managed a $450,000.00 settlement.

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Celebrating Exceptional Educator Efraim Keramaris of Haigh Elementary, Dearborn

Celebrating Exceptional Educator Efraim Keramaris of Haigh Elementary, Dearborn
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Bike Safety Month: Preventing Serious Accidents

Bike Safety Month: Preventing Serious Accidents
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Giroux Pappas Trial Attorneys Proudly Sponsors WXYZ’s 2026 Brightest and Best Program for Fifth Consecutive Year

Giroux Pappas Trial Attorneys Proudly Sponsors WXYZ’s 2026 Brightest and Best Program for Fifth Consecutive Year

Schedule a Consultation with Andrew Laurila

If you’re considering your options, the first step is a conversation. Andrew will review your situation, answer your questions, and help you understand whether you have a case.