Laura A. Alton is a dedicated attorney within the firm’s General Liability Defense Practice Group, specializing in defending third-party automotive, condominium law, and premises liability cases. Her passion for assisting clients during difficult times drives her legal practice, which is enriched by her experience in no-fault law, immigration law, and litigation. Laura’s journey through law school included reaching the finals of the Wayne State University Transactional Law Competition and was a finalist in the Moot Court Competition.

Her practical legal experience spans law clerk roles at personal injury firms, a judicial internship at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and service in the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office Conviction Integrity Unit. Laura also served as a student attorney with the Wayne State University Legal Advocacy for People with Cancer Clinic where she handled various legal matters.

A notable career highlight includes Laura’s first trial as lead counsel, where she secured a favorable settlement before she had even completed her cross-examination of the plaintiffs. Laura has also second-chaired two jury trials that resulted in no-cause verdicts along with successfully arguing numerous dispositive motions. She thrives on uncovering the truth through discovery and crafting robust defenses for her clients, believing in the constant evolution of the legal field to achieve justice.

As one of five children in her family, Laura attributes her sense of fairness – and aggressive advocacy skills – to her upbringing. She balances her professional drive with moments of leisure, exploring new restaurants, binge-watching her favorite shows, and spending time with family and friends. Laura combines sharp legal acumen with a warm, approachable demeanor, making her a trusted advocate for her clients.