Atty. A. Stuart Tompkins
A. Stuart Tompkins has more than 46 years of experience resolving business disputes via litigation, negotiation and arbitration.
Banking & Commercial Transactions & More Attorney · Serving Southfield, MI · 53+ Years Experience
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About A. Stuart Tompkins at a Glance
A. Stuart Tompkins is an Of Counsel based in Southfield, Michigan, practicing at Sullivan, Ward, Patton, Gleeson & Felty, P.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, ssd, m&a, and partnership disputes. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan (1973). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Detroit, MI (J.D., 1973) and Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About A. Stuart Tompkins
- A. Stuart Tompkins has more than 46 years of experience resolving business disputes via litigation, negotiation and arbitration
- He is a credentialed arbitrator and a member of the American Arbitration Association's distinguished National Panel of Arbitrators
- Stuart represents businesses in general commercial litigation, negotiation and dispute resolution
- He has litigated, arbitrated and settled numerous claim-and-delivery matters, contractual disputes and bad-faith claims between insurance carriers
- Stuart counsels corporate clients in planning and reorganizations, and represents their interests in business transactions, mergers and acquisitions
- He also handles employment practices litigation (EPL) including wrongful termination matters in federal and state courts and federal and state administrative agencies
- Stuart is a member of the American Bar Association Business and Corporate Litigation Committee, the American Association for Justice and the Business and Corporate Section of the State Bar of Michigan
- He has been awarded and maintains the Martindale AV rating which is the highest rating available
- Representative Clients •USG Insurance Services, Inc •Disability Management Services, Inc. •Milacron Inc. •Citizens Bank •POCO, Inc. •USG Insurance Services, Inc. •Wells Fargo Bank, National Association News & Insights •CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SEVENTEEN SULLIVAN, WARD, PATTON, GLEESON & FELTY ATTORNEYS THAT ARE LISTED IN THE LEADING LAWYERS MAGAZINE, MICHIGAN EDITION July 2024
Practice Areas Explained
A. Stuart Tompkins's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases A. Stuart Tompkins handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Southfield.
Business & Corporate Law in Southfield
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
A. Stuart Tompkins is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Bankruptcy & Debt in Southfield
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
A. Stuart Tompkins is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Michigan →
Social Security Disability in Southfield
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
A. Stuart Tompkins is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Michigan →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Southfield
A. Stuart Tompkins is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Michigan →
Partnership & Shareholder Disputes in Southfield
A. Stuart Tompkins is one of 1,557 partnership disputes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse partnership disputes attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Southfield
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Southfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Southfield Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Southfield-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Southfield Choose A. Stuart Tompkins
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish A. Stuart Tompkins's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, ssd, m&a, and partnership disputes.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
A. Stuart Tompkins brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and ssd, A. Stuart Tompkins can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Southfield
A Southfield-based practice means A. Stuart Tompkins attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues A. Stuart Tompkins Handles in Southfield
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