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Alison Faith Tomak
also known as Alison Duffy
About Alison
Biography
Overview
Alison Duffy is an Member in Dickinson Wright’s Troy office, focusing her practice on Probate Litigation. Previously, she handled civil litigation matters at a Michigan-based personal injury firm, gaining extensive experience in Medicare, Medicaid and ERISA issues and litigating numerous cases before state and federal court juries.
Experience
Providing assistance to a client serving as trustee and personal representative of a trust and estate valued at over USD $260,000,000. The client is facing petitions seeking his removal as trustee and surcharge related to allegations of breaches of fiduciary duties.
Publications & Presentations
Participant, “ICLE Demonstration: Presenting TBI Evidence at Trial”; Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) – On-demand video seminar series; Ann Arbor, MI; November 2019
Presenter, “How to Deal with Medicare and Medicaid Liens”; No-Fault Summit, Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE); Plymouth, MI; May 2019
Presenter, “Trial Preparation”; Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE), On-demand webcast; Ann Arbor, MI; April 2019
Acknowledgements
Michigan Super Lawyers®
“Rising Stars,” Estate & Trust Litigation, 2012 –2023
Hour Detroit Magazine
“Top Women Attorneys in Michigan,” 2016
National Trial Lawyers Association
“Top 40 Under 40,”
Michigan Lawyers Weekly
“Up & Coming Lawyer,” 2014
Best Lawyers in America®
Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, 2024-2027
Litigation – Trusts and Estates, 2026-2027
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
Licenses
Licensed in Michigan for 17 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Dickinson Wright PLLC
2600 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 300, Troy, MI, 48084
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Posted by Unique | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Alison was there by my side the whole time. She really took care of me...
A semi truck hit me on the freeway and I had Michigan Auto Law represent me for my truck lawsuit. At first I had Jeff Bussell helping me. Jeff was awesome. As soon as I came in, he was calling me making sure I was okay. Then Alison handled the litigation. She was on time making sure I had everything ...
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Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Top Female Attorney in Michigan, Hour Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Up & Coming Lawyer, Michigan Lawyers Weekly
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, Michigan Auto Law
Associations
2017 - Present
Michigan Association for JusticeExecutive Board Member
2015 - Present
Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor SocietyMember
2014 - Present
American Association for Justice chapterBoard Member
2014 - Present
Michigan Association for JusticeMember
2014 - Present
Ingham County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
National Association of Women LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Thomas v. Woodward Detroit CVS LLC
$4.6 million verdict
Education
2008
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Michigan State University
Speaking Engagements
2019
Continuing Legal Education (ICLE), On-demand webcast
Trial Preparation
2019
6th Annual No-Fault Summit
How to Deal with Medicare and Medicaid Liens
Languages
English