Janiel D. Smalls is a Partner at Secrest Wardle’s Troy office, joining the firm in 2026 as a key member of the Motor Vehicle Litigation and Premises Liability Practice Groups. With a career spanning back to her admission to the Michigan Bar in 2013, Janiel is a seasoned litigator specializing in general and complex civil litigation, bodily injury defense, automobile accident litigation, first-party property coverage, personal injury protection (PIP), tort litigation, and contract disputes.

Janiel’s approach is rooted in practical, results-oriented strategies. She excels at aligning legal maneuvers with her clients’ specific business objectives and risk management needs. Her perspective is uniquely sharpened by her tenure as an in-house attorney for a major national insurance carrier. This experience provides her with an insider’s understanding of claims handling, coverage analysis, and insurer expectations, allowing her to anticipate hurdles and streamline resolutions.

Ms. Smalls is licensed to practice law in Michigan.

Janiel D. Smalls is a Partner at Secrest Wardle’s Troy office, joining the firm in 2026 as a key member of the Motor Vehicle Litigation and Premises Liability Practice Groups. With a career spanning back to her admission to the Michigan Bar in 2013, Janiel is a seasoned litigator specializing in general and complex civil litigation, bodily injury defense, automobile accident litigation, first-party property coverage, personal injury protection (PIP), tort litigation, and contract disputes.

Janiel’s approach is rooted in practical, results-oriented strategies. She excels at aligning legal maneuvers with her clients’ specific business objectives and risk management needs. Her perspective is uniquely sharpened by her tenure as an in-house attorney for a major national insurance carrier. This experience provides her with an insider’s understanding of claims handling, coverage analysis, and insurer expectations, allowing her to anticipate hurdles and streamline resolutions.

Ms. Smalls is licensed to practice law in Michigan.

Janiel D. Smalls is a Partner at Secrest Wardle’s Troy office, joining the firm in 2026 as a key member of the Motor Vehicle Litigation and Premises Liability Practice Groups. With a career spanning back to her admission to the Michigan Bar in 2013, Janiel is a seasoned litigator specializing in general and complex civil litigation, bodily injury defense, automobile accident litigation, first-party property coverage, personal injury protection (PIP), tort litigation, and contract disputes.

Janiel’s approach is rooted in practical, results-oriented strategies. She excels at aligning legal maneuvers with her clients’ specific business objectives and risk management needs. Her perspective is uniquely sharpened by her tenure as an in-house attorney for a major national insurance carrier. This experience provides her with an insider’s understanding of claims handling, coverage analysis, and insurer expectations, allowing her to anticipate hurdles and streamline resolutions.

Ms. Smalls is licensed to practice law in Michigan.