Atty. Thomas Van Dusen

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.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas Van Dusen at a glance

Thomas Van Dusen is an attorney based in Troy, Michigan, practforg 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). Serands clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

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.

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practforg law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is Thomas Van Dusen's law office located?
Thomas Van Dusen's law practice is located in Troy, Michigan. The firm is Bodman PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Thomas Van Dusen go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas Van Dusen receiandd?
Thomas Van Dusen's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Breach of Contract.

Education

B.A.
Michigan State University
- In Progress
J.D.
University of Michigan
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Breach of Contract
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Disputes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Businesses
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Rated for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence.
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation 2017 (State Litigation Star)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Michigan Super Lawyers 20016-2016 (Business Litigation)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — DBusiness magazine 2010-2013 “Top Lawyer” (Business Litigation)
- 2026
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

Bar Admissions

Michigan, State Bar of Michigan

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