Steve Hanft | Attorney. Work directly with Steve from start to finish, all while being backed by the experience and resources of Bagley & Langan.
Steve is employed at Bagley & Langan, PLLC.
If I’m not successful in recovering compensation for you, you do not pay an attorney fee.
For injury cases accepted on a contingency-fee basis. Costs and expenses are governed by your written fee agreement.Your medical benefits, your claim against the at-fault party, and your UM/UIM protection involve different rules. I help you understand how they fit together and protect each potential claim.
Medical care, lost income, help at home, and care coordination through the applicable no-fault insurer.
Understand this claim02 / THE AT-FAULT PARTYPreserving evidence, proving responsibility, and investigating liability insurance and other sources of recovery.
Understand this claim03 / YOUR PROTECTIONCoverage you purchased for an uninsured or underinsured at-fault driver, with policy requirements that need careful attention.
Understand this claimDog bites, slip and falls, and trip and falls. If you were injured, we can discuss what happened, who may be responsible, and your potential claims.
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Plan ahead with wills, financial powers of attorney, patient advocate designations, and deeds. We can discuss how your documents and property ownership fit together to help avoid probate where possible and ease the burden on your loved ones.
Explore estate planning
Avoid probate. Plan ahead.Illustrative images · Not actual clients or cases
Planning ahead is a gift to the people you love. My aim is to help structure your estate to avoid probate where possible, reduce unnecessary complications, and ease the burden on your loved ones. Together, we can put your wishes in writing and identify the people you trust to act for you.
Explore estate planningPut your wishes for your estate in writing and discuss who should carry them out.
Prepare a durable power of attorney identifying who may handle financial matters and the authority you want to give them.
Discuss a medical power of attorney, also called a patient advocate designation in Michigan, and your wishes for healthcare decisions.
Coordinate real estate ownership and deed preparation with your wishes and overall estate plan.
A good attorney should understand more than your case. They should understand you.
I’m Steve Hanft, a Michigan attorney since 2011. I’m a senior attorney at Bagley & Langan, PLLC, where I have practiced for more than 15 years and serve as managing attorney. Based in Waterford, Michigan, I offer personal attention backed by the experience and resources of an established firm. I’m also admitted to practice in federal court and have participated on trial teams in cases resulting in significant verdicts.
Northern Michigan will always be part of who I am. I grew up there and maintain homes in both West Branch and Waterford, keeping close ties to both communities. Outside the office, I enjoy being outdoors, hunting, and playing cornhole. I’m also a dog lover—my two dogs, Sparky and Scooby, are a big part of my life.
I believe good representation starts with compassion and a willingness to listen. I bring clear communication, a quick wit, and a practical, creative approach to solving problems. Whether you’re facing an injury claim or planning for your family’s future, I take the time to understand your concerns, explain your options, and think beyond the obvious to find a path that serves you.
Start a conversationI have litigated thousands of cases and recovered millions of dollars for clients at Bagley & Langan, PLLC. My trial experience includes serving on trial teams in cases resulting in significant verdicts, including:
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Steve participated as a member of the trial team in these matters. The figures shown are verdict amounts, not representations of amounts collected or client net recoveries. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case depends on its own facts and circumstances.
Recent resolutions in motorcycle, premises liability, and motor vehicle injury cases.
Amounts shown are gross settlements before attorney fees, costs, liens, and other deductions, not client net recoveries. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case depends on its own facts and circumstances.
Words from the family of a client I represented in an auto insurance dispute.
“If you need an attorney I recommend this firm 10 out of 10, especially Steve Hanft!
He worked so diligently with my husband battling his auto insurance company to get him a settlement he deserved after he was in a car accident. He gave the case his all while being easy to communicate with and accommodating many changes we have needed throughout to get signatures ect as we moved states in the middle of the case. I seriously cannot recommend him and this firm enough!”
This review reflects one person’s experience. Results vary with the facts and circumstances of each case. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Start with the basics: what happened, when it happened, and how to reach you.
We can discuss your concerns and the information needed to evaluate your situation.
If we agree to work together, representation will be established through the firm in a written agreement.
From Oakland County to Northern Michigan, get personalized attention from Steve Hanft, an attorney licensed in Michigan since 2011. Legal representation is provided through Bagley & Langan, PLLC.
I practice at Bagley & Langan, PLLC, located at 6557 Highland Rd, Waterford, MI. Contact me directly for help with auto accident claims, personal injury matters, or estate planning.
I grew up in Northern Michigan and maintain a home in West Branch as well as Waterford. I help West Branch clients with Michigan legal matters through the firm’s Waterford office. Call to discuss your situation and consultation arrangements.
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Yes. Steve practices through Bagley & Langan, PLLC at 6557 Highland Rd in Waterford and serves clients in West Branch as well. He maintains ties to both communities. Call (989) 942-0951 to discuss your matter and consultation arrangements.
Yes. My estate planning work includes wills, deeds, durable financial powers of attorney, and patient advocate designations. Select estate planning in the contact form to start a conversation about your needs.
You are contacting Steve Hanft, an attorney at Bagley & Langan, PLLC. This is Steve’s personal attorney website. Legal representation is provided through the firm.
The date of the incident, a short explanation of what happened, and any relevant insurance or claim information can help guide an initial conversation. Wait for instructions before sending medical records or other sensitive documents.
You can begin by describing your situation. Whether a claim is available depends on the facts, applicable law, and deadlines. A conversation can help identify what information needs to be reviewed.
No. An inquiry alone does not establish representation. The firm must agree to take the matter, and representation must be confirmed in a written agreement.
