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Geoffrey S. Wagner
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Geoffrey S. Wagner

4.9
14 reviews

101 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084-5280

Litigation, Family Law, Employment & Labor Law and 4 more

About Geoffrey S. Wagner

EXPERIENCE

Geoff Wagner is an equity shareholder in the GMH Litigation Group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of appellate law, commercial litigation, employment law, family law and personal injury. Geoff has an AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible ranking for ethical standards and legal ability. He has been named a Top Lawyer by DBusiness Magazine, a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, and a Leading Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media.

Mr. Wagner graduated cum laude from Wayne State University Law School, where he served as Managing Editor of the Journal of Law and Society. He is also a member of the Order of the Coif, the nation’s preeminent law school honor society. Geoff received his undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Boston University, where he played #1 singles and captained the Men’s Tennis Team.

Mr. Wagner is also an accomplished writer. His publications include: The I-864 Affidavit: Practice Pointers for Dealing with a Complex, Confusing and Potentially Very Costly Legal Document, Michigan Family Law Journal (May 2016); and Virtue and Vice: A Reassessment of Gentrification, 7 J.L. Soc’y 271 (2006).

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News / blog

GMH Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2026

Sep 10, 2025 Adam Levitsky, Alexander Lebedinski, Anthony Chubb, Bruce W. Haffey, Courtney Q. Moore, David Occhiuto, Donald K. Warwick, Elizabeth “Liza” Favaro, Firm News, Geoffrey S. Wagner, George A. Contis, Jared Trust, John R. Fleming, Julius H. Giarmarco, Kara S. Ferrara, Katherine Ross, Keela Johnson, Kenneth B. Chapie, LeRoy H. Wulfmeier, III, Matthew S. Weaver, News, Paul A. Thursam, Ryan L. Perry, Samantha Faulkner, Thomas P. Cavanaugh, Timothy J. Mullins, Victoria S. Lehman, William H. Heritage, III, William H. Horton

GMH Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2026GMH is proud to announce that numerous attorneys from our Troy office have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America . These honors...

26 Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers

Aug 29, 2024 Adam Levitsky, Anthony Chubb, Bruce W. Haffey, Dennis M. Rauss, Donald K. Warwick, Elizabeth “Liza” Favaro, Firm News, Geoffrey S. Wagner, George A. Contis, Jared Trust, John A. Anderson, John R. Fleming, Julius H. Giarmarco, Kara S. Ferrara, Katherine Ross, Keela Johnson, Kenneth B. Chapie, Lauren Studley, LeRoy H. Wulfmeier, III, Matthew S. Weaver, News, Paul A. Thursam, Ryan L. Perry, Thomas P. Cavanaugh, Timothy J. Mullins, Victoria S. Lehman, William H. Heritage, III, William H. Horton

26 Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers Award Recipients and Ones to Watch in America August 29, 2024 -- Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. is pleased to announce that 23 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of...

Wagner Argues in Michigan Supreme Court

Feb 8, 2023 Firm News, Geoffrey S. Wagner, News

On December 8, 2022, Geoffrey S. Wagner argued before the Michigan Supreme Court in Cramer v Transitional Health Service of Wayne (MSC No. 163559). In Cramer, the plaintiff was electrocuted at work, causing her to fall off a ladder. She sought workers’ compensation...

Wagner and Levitsky Win in Court of Appeals

Aug 26, 2021 Adam Levitsky, Firm News, Geoffrey S. Wagner, News

On August 26, 2021, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a published decision in Cramer v Transitional Health Services of Wayne (Dkt. No. 347806). In Cramer, the Court of Appeals ruled in favor of our client, Transitional Health, and affirmed an earlier decision from...

 

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Geoffrey S. Wagner got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Family Law
  • Real Estate
  • Other 4
    • Employment & Labor Law
    • Medical Malpractice Defense
    • Municipal & Government
    • Police Liability/Excessive Force Matters

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Select Cases: Nalb
    ov, et al. v Hammarlund, et al., Case No. 14-144313-NO (Oakl
    County Circuit Court, 2014) (secured $305,000.00 settlement for minor-plaintiff injured by paintball gun).
    Laracey v Weikle, 2017 WL 4699497
    Case No. 334194 (Mich. Ct. App. 2017) (whether the lower court abused its discretion by using a steam-lined trial format where the trial judge questioned both parties directly).
    McCain v St Clair County, et al., 2018 WL4362052
    Case No. 17-2277 (6th Cir. 2018) (whether defendant-nurses were deliberately indifferent to plaintiff-prisoner's medical needs).
    Manasher v. NECC Telecomm, 310 Fed. Apx. 804 (6th Cir. 2009) (waiver of right to arbitrate in class action involving allegedly fraudulent billing practices by long distance phone provider)
    Arnold v. Farm Bureau Gen. Ins. Co., 483 Mich. 1126
    767 N.W.2d 438 (2009) (whether insurer was barred from asserting statute of limitations defense under the doctrine of equitable estoppel)
    Manasher v. NECC Telecomm, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 68795 (E.D. Mich. 2007) (incorporation by reference of arbitration clause referenced on paper invoice
    located on website)
    Zapczynski v. Zapczynski, 2009 Mich. App. LEXIS 2468 (Mich. Ct. App. 2009) (whether overvaluation, as opposed to undervaluation, of one's assets renders a prenuptial agreement unenforceable)
    Hessburg v. Hessburg, 2011 Mich. App. LEXIS 1569 (Mich. Ct. App. 2009) (whether mother's alleged psychological child abuse established proper cause to revisit prior custody order)
    Hennig v. City of Troy, 2009 Mich App LEXIS 1512 (Mich. Ct. App. 2009) (automobile negligence case arising out of high-speed police chase)
  • Additional Links
    http://gmhlaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2007, Michigan
    2007, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
    2010, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
    Memberships

    Memberships

    •Michigan Association for Justice
    •State Bar of Michigan
    •Detroit Athletic Club
    •Indian Village Tennis Club

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Wayne State University
    J.D.
    cum laude Order of the Coif
    Other Education
    Boston University
    B.A.
    magna cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Detroit Athletic Club Indian Village Tennis Club

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Share Holder at Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C.
4.9
14 reviews

Tenth Floor Columbia Center101 West Big Beaver RoadTroy, MI 48084-5280U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Geoffrey S. Wagner was admitted in 2007 to the State of Michigan.
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    Yes, Geoffrey S. Wagner has a professional profile on LinkedIn.
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    Yes, Geoffrey S. Wagner has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. has 65 attorneys at this location.
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    Geoffrey S. Wagner attended Wayne State University.

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