Jonathan R. Marko, Esq.
Founder, Marko Law · Detroit, Michigan
Jonathan R. Marko is one of Michigan’s most formidable trial lawyers and the founding attorney of Marko Law in Detroit. His practice spans personal injury, catastrophic injury, civil rights, employment, and whistleblower litigation — the cases where the stakes are highest and the courtroom posture matters most.
According to publicly reported results, Mr. Marko has secured over $1 billion in recoveries on behalf of his clients, including Michigan’s largest reported premises liability verdict at $76.7 million, an $11.4 million settlement against the City of Detroit, and a $20 million-plus recovery in a racial discrimination matter — alongside numerous seven- and eight-figure verdicts and settlements across the State of Michigan.
Mr. Marko has been recognized as a Michigan Super Lawyer (2012–Present), a Leader in the Law, and named a Trailblazer in employment and plaintiff law by The National Law Journal. He has been honored by the Detroit Bar Association and is a frequently invited speaker at trial-lawyer summits across the Midwest.
Track Record
Reported results that speak to one of Michigan’s most aggressive trial practices.
Practice Focus
High-stakes courtroom matters across Michigan.
Catastrophic Personal Injury
Traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, wrongful death, severe burns, and lifelong-care matters where the only acceptable outcome is full and complete justice.
Premises Liability
Slip-and-fall, negligent security, and dangerous-condition claims — including Michigan’s largest reported premises liability verdict.
Civil Rights
Police misconduct, excessive force, wrongful arrest, and systemic discrimination matters under federal and Michigan civil rights law.
Employment & Whistleblower
Workplace discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and whistleblower protection actions on behalf of working people across the State of Michigan.
Recognition
Honors that reflect a record of advocacy.
Michigan Super Lawyer
Recognized 2012–Present — a peer-reviewed designation reserved for the top-rated attorneys in the state.
Leader in the Law
Honored for distinguished leadership and advocacy in the Michigan legal community.
National Law Journal Trailblazer
Named a Trailblazer in both employment law and plaintiffs’ law — recognition of a national-caliber trial practice.
Detroit Bar Association Honoree
Honored by the Detroit Bar Association for service and trial advocacy.
Working With Attorney Manny Chahal
Attorney Manny Chahal maintains a select trial-counsel network of the country’s most respected courtroom advocates — including Mr. Marko in Michigan and, for matters arising outside the State of Michigan, one of the largest personal injury law firms in the United States — that he draws upon when the gravity of a case calls for assembling a multi-attorney trial team. When you call Attorney Manny Chahal, your matter is evaluated personally and assigned the right counsel and trial resources for the case at hand.
If you have been seriously injured anywhere in the United States, your first call should be to Attorney Manny Chahal — who will personally evaluate your case and determine the most effective trial strategy and team for your matter, whether the case is venued in Michigan, the surrounding region, or any other state.
This profile is provided for informational purposes regarding Attorney Manny Chahal’s trial-counsel network. Mr. Marko is the founding attorney of Marko Law, an independent law firm. Out-of-state matters are co-counselled with admitted local counsel — including, for major personal injury matters, one of the largest personal injury law firms in the United States — in accordance with applicable rules of professional conduct. Any reference to verdicts, settlements, or recognitions reflects publicly reported results from independent sources. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. To inquire about representation, please contact Attorney Manny Chahal.
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