Atty. Thomas Van Dusen
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.
'Bet The Company' Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Troy, MI
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About Thomas Van Dusen at a Glance
Thomas Van Dusen is a trusts, business, and litigation attorney based in Troy, Michigan, practicing at Bodman PLC. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan. Educated at Michigan State University (B.A.) and University of Michigan (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas Van Dusen
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; and
- Complex 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.
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas Van Dusen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Van Dusen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Troy.
Trusts in Troy
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Business & Corporate Law in Troy
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Troy
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Troy
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 Troy 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.
Troy Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Troy-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 Troy Choose Thomas Van Dusen
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 Thomas Van Dusen's practice in the field of trusts, business, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, business, and litigation, Thomas Van Dusen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Troy
A Troy-based practice means Thomas Van Dusen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Thomas Van Dusen Handles in Troy
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Thomas Van Dusen directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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