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Ms. Allen is an international mediator, arbitrator and ADR educator. Her ADR experience spans the globe with emphasis in the areas of business, securities, employment, real estate, insurance coverage, commercial and tax law. As a former litigator and business tax attorney for many years, she now specializes in conflict resolution and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). In addition to her role as a commercial mediator and arbitrator, Ms. Allen acts as a neutral service provider in other ADR areas such as early neutral evaluation, summary jury trials, special master and litigation support analyst. She also serves as independent resolution counsel for litigants.
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Accident / Personal Injury |
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Arbitration |
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Civil |
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Commercial |
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Construction |
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Divorce |
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Employment |
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Environmental/Public Policy |
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Franchise |
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Insurance Bad Faith |
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Insurance Claims |
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International |
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Landlord/Tenant |
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Products Liability |
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Professional Malpractice |
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Real Estate |
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Securities |
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Technology |
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Trainer |
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Wills, Trusts & Estates |
IAM Member since
97
Background
Ms. Allen is a Fellow and the current President of the IAM. After an interlude as a law school professor, Ms. Allen has spent her professional life engaged in the private practice of law and conflict resolution. She has a full time ADR practice in addition to a specialty in tax and business/family succession planning. Ms. Allen writes and lectures extensively in her areas of expertise and is one of the lead trainers of mediators in the State of Michigan. She has authored numerous articles, training materials and publications on ADR for a variety of interntaional and national professional organizations including the University of Michigan Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Pepperdine University Straus Institute for Conflict Resolution, the International Chamber of Commerce and the American Arbitration Association. Ms. Allen is a senior shareholder and former member of the Board of Directors of her premier law firm located in southeast Michigan.
Education/Training
B.A. with High Honors University of Michigan
J.D. cum laude Wayne State University
LL.M. Taxation Wayne State University
Licensed to practice law in Michigan, and admitted to US Supreme Court, US Tax Court and US District Courts in MI.
Fees
Fees for services as an ADR provider are dependent upon the type of ADR service being provided. Hourly or per diem rates are available. Preparation and travel time are included in fees. Hourly rates $300.00; per diem $3500-$4,500. Ms. Allen charges for study time, pre and post mediation work, and Award writing where required.
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