Atty. A. Stuart Tompkins

Atty. A. Stuart Tompkins

A. Stuart Tompkins has more than 46 years of experience resolving business disputes via litigation, negotiation and arbitration.

Southfield Southfield 53 Years Experience 53 year
Call (248) 746-2707

Profile Summary

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 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases A. Stuart Tompkins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

A. Stuart Tompkins is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Bankruptcy & Debt

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 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Michigan →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

A. Stuart Tompkins is one of 24,024 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Michigan →

Mergers & Acquisitions

A. Stuart Tompkins is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Michigan →

Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

A. Stuart Tompkins is one of 1,455 partnership disputes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse partnership disputes attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about A. Stuart Tompkins

Where is A. Stuart Tompkins's law office located?
A. Stuart Tompkins's law practice is located in Southfield, Michigan. The firm is Sullivan, Ward, Patton, Gleeson & Felty, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does A. Stuart Tompkins handle?
A. Stuart Tompkins focuses on business, bankruptcy, ssd, m&a, partnership disputes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has A. Stuart Tompkins practiced law?
A. Stuart Tompkins has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did A. Stuart Tompkins go to law school?
A. Stuart Tompkins earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact A. Stuart Tompkins for a consultation?
You can contact A. Stuart Tompkins directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has A. Stuart Tompkins received?
A. Stuart Tompkins's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Detroit, MI
- 1973
B.A.
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1973

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