Atty. Michael H. Allen
Michael H. Allen's practice focuses on health care (business organizations including physician practices) and personal services (estate planning, trust and probate administration).
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Michael H. Allen is a trusts attorney based in Traverse City, Michigan, practicing at Michael H. Allen. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1973). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Traverse City, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Michael H. Allen's practice focuses on health care (business organizations including physician practices) and personal services (estate planning, trust and probate administration)
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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 Traverse City 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 andnue, 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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