The Motorcycle Lawyer Law Firm
The Motorcycle Lawyer® focuses on serious motorcycle accident injury and death cases. Riders and families often come to the firm after a crash because they need help understanding insurance pressure, available evidence, medical impact, and the next steps in a claim.
A motorcycle injury case can involve more than one type of evidence. The crash scene, vehicle damage, witness information, helmet and gear condition, medical records, and insurance communications can all matter. A careful case review helps identify what information may need to be preserved and what questions should be answered before decisions are made.
Jason A. Waechter
Owner, Senior Litigator, The Motorcycle Lawyersm
Jason A. Waechter is the owner and senior litigator of The Motorcycle Lawyer. His work for injured riders includes a publicly reported $27.5 million Michigan motorcycle injury verdict in May 2024. He also has public professional profiles or recognition with Super Lawyers and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100.
Author of Litigating Motorcycle Injury & Wrongful Death Cases.
Nationwide Network
We have multiple lawyers in every state that we have vetted for extensive trial experience and specialization in motorcycle accident wrongful death cases. No matter where your accident occurred, our expert specializing lawyers can help.
Sean P. Murphy
Senior Litigator/Attorney
Obtained $2,000,000 jury verdict in loss of consortium claim in motorcycle accident case. Loss of consortium is a legal claim for the uninjured spouse of a severely injured plaintiff. In jury selection we asked the potential jurors if they could even comprehend or feel that it was “a real thing” that the spouse of a severely injured auto accident victim would also go through a loss or also suffer themselves.
Member of: The State Bar of Michigan and The Michigan Association for Justice
He speaks to various Michigan motorcycle groups about Michigan law and safety information.
Trial College, Michigan Association for Justice graduate 2010
Graduated 2004 - University of Michigan, B.A.
Graduated 2007 - Wayne State University Law School, J.D.
Susan J. Thomas
No-Fault Attorney
She has been a practicing attorney for over 25 years.
Member: State Bar of Michigan, State Bar of Illinois and State Bar of North Carolina and Member of MAJ (Michigan Association for Justice)
Baldwin-Wallace College, B.A.
University of Detroit Law School, J.D.
The Motorcycle Lawyer Law Firm
Bottom line: This firm focuses on motorcycle injury and wrongful death matters for injured riders—not a general personal-injury menu of every claim type.
The Motorcycle Lawyer (Jason A. Waechter) focuses on injured motorcyclists. Call 1-877-BIKER-LAW.
What kind of cases does a motorcycle-focused law firm handle?
Typical matters include car-vs-motorcycle, truck-vs-motorcycle, hit-and-run, road defect, animal-related crashes, and motorcycle wrongful death claims, depending on facts.
How is a motorcycle-focused practice different from a general injury firm?
Motorcycle cases often involve higher injury severity, faster evidence loss, and rider-blame themes. A focused practice is built around those patterns.
Who is The Motorcycle Lawyer?
Jason A. Waechter is known as The Motorcycle Lawyer®. The practice concentrates on representing injured motorcyclists. Specific results vary by case and are not guarantees.
When should an injured rider contact the firm?
Contact soon after serious injury, disputed fault, insurance pressure, or when motorcycle or scene evidence may be lost.
How do you start a free case review?
Call 1-877-BIKER-LAW or use the contact page. North Texas riders can also begin on the DFW motorcycle accident lawyer hub.
Free case review: Call 1-877-BIKER-LAW or use the contact page.
AARON MARTINEZ
Litigator/Attorney
Aaron Martinez is a trial lawyer with more than 10 years of experience in providing high-quality legal & legislative services, as well as political consulting & media strategy.
Attorney Martinez is passionate about defending the rights of his clients in court.
He is a proud graduate of James Madison College at Michigan State University and the University of Detroit Mercy Law School. He was named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2026 Class of Up & Coming Lawyers.
Member of State Bar of Michigan and MAJ (Michigan Association for Justice)
JULIE TAYLOR
Personal Injury Paralegal
Julie joined the firm in 2016 and brings more than 30 years of extensive experience in the legal industry. Her background includes time spent on the defense side of litigation, giving her a unique and valuable perspective on how insurance companies and defense counsel evaluate and handle claims. This insight allows Julie to effectively advocate for injured clients in motorcycle, truck, auto, slip and fall, and dog bite cases.
Highly detail-oriented and client-focused, Julie is responsible for the day-to-day handling of clients’ claims and works closely with them throughout the process to help achieve the best possible results. She also has extensive experience with the latest legal technology and computer programs designed to maximize efficiency and success for the firm’s clients.
A Downriver resident, Julie has two grown sons and one teenage granddaughter. She and her husband enjoy spending time in Traverse City, being with family, and traveling internationally.
Tina M. Beckes
Personal Injury Paralegal
Tina joined the firm in 2018. She has over 2 decades of experience in personal injury and family law.
Tina grew up in Dearborn, Michigan and her family is deeply entrenched in the motorcycle community. Tina enjoys spending time with family, traveling and kayak fishing.
Cris Vivian
Personal Injury Paralegal
Erika Michel
Legal Secretary
With over 25 years in the legal industry, Erika comes from a long family line of attorneys – her grandfather, father, and brother—all of whom sparked her early interest in the legal world. As a kid, she loved spending Saturday mornings at her dad’s office, sipping coffee she had no business drinking at that age, and “taking care of clients” with great seriousness.
Erika has extensive experience in personal injury cases, and loves being a part of helping clients achieve the best possible outcomes. Helping people is at the heart of everything she does.
When she’s not working, Erika enjoys spending time with her family, going on cruises, and frequently traveling to Augusta to visit her two grandsons—her absolute favorite role in life.
