Nicholas Josef Wittner
Michigan State University College of Law • Michigan State University, MI
Defective Dangerous ProductsPersonal Injury
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(517) 903-2298
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Michigan State University, Michigan State University, MI, MI, US
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About
Nicholas Josef Wittner is a distinguished attorney with more than 46 years of experience in litigation, defective and dangerous products, international law, and class action matters. Based in East Lansing, Michigan, and affiliated with Michigan State University College of Law, he has built a career centered on navigating complex legal disputes with precision, insight, and a deep understanding of both domestic and cross-border issues. His broad legal background allows him to approach each matter with a strategic perspective, whether representing clients in high-stakes litigation or addressing claims involving hazardous products and large-scale class action disputes. Known for his thoughtful and thorough approach, Nicholas is committed to helping clients understand their legal options and move forward with confidence. He brings a disciplined, client-focused mindset to every case, combining decades of experience with a strong command of evolving legal issues. His practice reflects a dedication to advocacy, problem-solving, and careful analysis, particularly in matters where the stakes are significant and the legal landscape is complex. Clients benefit from his ability to assess challenges from multiple angles and develop practical, effective strategies tailored to their needs. With a career spanning nearly five decades, Nicholas Josef Wittner continues to provide trusted legal guidance grounded in experience, professionalism, and a commitment to achieving meaningful outcomes for those he serves.
About Defective Dangerous Products Law
Product liability attorneys represent consumers injured by defective or dangerous products. They hold manufacturers accountable for harm caused by their products. Common matters include defective products, product recalls, manufacturing defects, warning label failures.
Credentials
Education
1979 Wayne State Univ Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1975 Michigan State Univ BS - Bachelor of Science
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2011 Recipient of Distinguished Faculty Member Award for 2010 – 2011,, Michigan State University College of Law 2006 Award of Recognition, Product Liability Advisory Council 1999 Star Award, American Bar Association, Section of Litigation 1995 AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2013 Aspen Custom Book, First Edition Civil Litigation for Foreign-Educated Lawyers 2012 Aspen Publishers Civil Ligtaion for Foreign-Educated Lawyers 2011 Proceedings, 2011 Product Liability Advisory Council Meeting • Wittner, Cross, and Wheeler, “Preemption in Automotive Product Liability Cases After Williamson and Priester’ 2011 BNA Product Safety and Liability Reporter 39 PSLR 515 • Wheeler and Wittner, “A Look Through Tinted Glass: What Does the Future Hold for Preemption in Motor Vehicle Litigation”,
Associations
2014 - Present European Law Institute Fellow 2014 - Present Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel Member 2013 - Present Product Liability Advisory Counsel Sustaining Member 1993 - Present American Law Institute Member 1999 - 2000 American Bar Association, Section of Litigation Division Co-Director, Class Actions
Speaking
2012 Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, 9th Annual Corporate Counsel Symposium, A Review of The Supreme Court’s Decisions on International Civil Litigation and Product Liability, Past and Future’” 2012 Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel Annual Corporate Counsel Symposium And Now, the Law – ‘Product Liability Design Defect Law and Litigation – Recent Decisions and Cases to Watch’; 2012 Emerging Issues in Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation Seminar “The Role of Consumer Expectations in Product Liability Design Defect Law and Litigation” 2012 Emerging Issues in Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation Seminar “And now…The Law – A Review of The Supreme Court’s Decisions on International Civil Litigation and Product Liability” 2011 Product Liability Advisory Council Spring Meeting “New Case Law – Important Supreme Court Decisions on Preemption and Personal Jurisdiction”,
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Updated: Jul 26, 2026