Thomas Van Dusen

Thomas Van Dusen

Bet-the-Company Litigation

3.0 (1 reviews)
Troy, Michigan
20+ years experience
Bodman PLC
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Contact Information

201 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 500, Troy, MI 48084
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Bio

Mr. Van Dusen concentrates his practice exclusively in litigation and alternative dispute resolution with a focus on insurance, commercial disputes, health care, class actions, and personal injury defense, including arbitration hearings, bench trials, jury trial, and appeals. His diverse litigation experience includes:Defense of catastrophic personal injury claims, including matters involving product liability, premises liability, automobile negligence, and intentional misconduct claims;Representation of various religious and other charitable organizations involving civil and criminal investigations of misconduct claims;Representation of insurers and health plan administrators in defense of claims for recovery of insurance benefits, including claims for life and disability insurance benefits and ERISA claims;Complex commercial cases, including breach of contract, supplier disputes, shareholder disputes, claims related to the purchase or sale of businesses, distributor termination disputes, and claims related to partnership dissolution and shareholder valuation; andComplex probate cases, including actions related to duties of trust and estate fiduciaries.Mr. Van Dusen is a member of the National Diocesan Attorneys Association, the Defense Research Institute, the American Arbitration Association panel of arbitrators, and the Michigan Committee on Model Civil Jury Instructions. Mr. Van Dusen concentrates his practice exclusively in litigation and alternative dispute resolution with a focus on insurance, commercial disputes, health care, class actions, and personal injury defense, including arbitration hearings, bench trials, jury trial, and appeals. His diverse litigation experience includes:Defense of catastrophic personal injury claims, including matters involving product liability, premises liability, automobile negligence, and intentional misconduct claims;Representation of various religious and other charitable organizations involving civil and criminal investigations of misconduct claims;Representation of insurers and health plan administrators in defense of claims for recovery of insurance benefits, including claims for life and disability insurance benefits and ERISA claims;Complex commercial cases, including breach of contract, supplier disputes, shareholder disputes, claims related to the purchase or sale of businesses, distributor termination disputes, and claims related to partnership dissolution and shareholder valuation; andComplex probate cases, including actions related to duties of trust and estate fiduciaries.Mr. Van Dusen is a member of the National Diocesan Attorneys Association, the Defense Research Institute, the American Arbitration Association panel of arbitrators, and the Michigan Committee on Model Civil Jury Instructions. Mr. Van Dusen concentrates his practice exclusively in litigation and alternative dispute resolution with a focus on insurance, commercial disputes, health care, class actions, and personal injury defense, including arbitration hearings, bench trials, jury trial, and appeals. His diverse litigation experience includes: Mr. Van Dusen is a member of the National Diocesan Attorneys Association, the Defense Research Institute, the American Arbitration Association panel of arbitrators, and the Michigan Committee on Model Civil Jury Instructions.

Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Troy (2021)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Troy (2018)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Troy (2016)
  • Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Special Focus: Breach of Contract
  • Special Focus: Civil Litigation
  • Special Focus: Commercial Disputes
  • Special Focus: Complex Litigation
  • Special Focus: Corporate
  • Special Focus: Family Businesses
  • Special Focus: Insurance
  • Special Focus: Trade Secrets
  • Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Peer Rated for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence.
  • Benchmark Litigation 2017 (State Litigation Star)
  • Michigan Super Lawyers 20016-2016 (Business Litigation)
  • DBusiness magazine 2010-2013 “Top Lawyer” (Business Litigation)

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005

Education

  • Michigan State University, B.A.
  • University of Michigan, J.D.

Reviews

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Helen Mitchell

2 weeks ago

Competent in complex litigation, but communication could improve

I engaged Thomas Van Dusen of Bodman PLC to handle a contentious commercial dispute involving a former business partner. His deep experience, particularly his focus on litigation and alternative dispute resolution, was evident. With over 20 years in practice and his multiple 'Lawyer of the Year' recognitions in Troy for trusts and estates litigation, I felt confident in his strategic legal mind. The case involved intricate contract breaches and insurance coverage questions, areas squarely within his stated expertise. Ultimately, we reached a settlement through mediation, which was a satisfactory outcome. However, my rating reflects some practical frustrations. While his legal work was solid, communication was sometimes slower than I preferred, with responses taking several days during critical phases. At times, I felt I had to proactively follow up for updates. The billing was as expected for a firm of Bodman's stature, but the process felt somewhat impersonal. For highly complex matters, his expertise is undeniable, but client management and expectation setting could be more consistent.

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