Zabbia N. Alholou
Zabbia N. Alholou
248-663-7749
Summary
Zabbia focuses her practice on defense litigation for the firm’s General and Automotive Liability Practice Group. Her practice includes first party No-Fault claims, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, automobile negligence, and general liability matters. Zabbia has extensive experience in litigating general liability, contract, and lemon law. She has vast experience in all aspects of the litigation process from the discovery process through trial. She is very adept in investigating claims and is often sought out for her unique strategic ideas. Zabbia routinely achieves successful results for her clients.
During law school, Zabbia worked for Wayne County Corporation Counsel and Building Authority, assigned to various projects for Wayne County. She also co-founded the Arab and Chaldean Law Student Association and served on the board of the American Syrian Arab Cultural Association.
Practice Areas
Credentials
Education
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D. 2013)
- University of Detroit Mercy (B.A. 2009)
Admissions
- State Bar of Michigan
Professional Activities
- Oakland County Bar Association
- Association of Defense Trial Counsel
- National Arab-American Bar Association
Community Involvement
Member of the American Syrian Arab Cultural Association
Accomplishments
- Best Lawyers of America® Ones to Watch
- Product Liability Litigation– Defendants (2022-2023)
Prominent Outcomes
Successfully defended and obtained summary disposition for an insurance carrier in a property loss claim. The claim resulted from a vehicle fire next to a building containing used truck parts. The plaintiffs requested just under $1,000,000 for the building and contents. The Court found that the plaintiffs’ claims were barred by the statute of limitations, despite plaintiffs attempts to argue the statute didn’t apply due to estoppel, reliance, and unjust enrichment. The decision was upheld by the Michigan Court of Appeals. https://www.courts.michigan.gov/4a286f/siteassets/case-documents/uploads/opinions/final/coa/20220609_c355841_53_355841.opn.pdf
Obtained summary disposition on behalf of an auto insurance client against a medical provider that treated a catastrophically injured patient arising out of a motor vehicle accident. The patient had a coordinated auto policy, making his health insurance primary. The plaintiff’s medical provider failed to properly bill the health insurance company prior to billing the client’s auto insurance. The Court granted summary disposition, dismissing over $500,000 in outstanding medical expenses. (August 2021)
Defended an auto negligence case on behalf of a defendant where the plaintiff allegedly sustained injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Upon thorough discovery, it was determined that the defendant was not at fault for the subject accident and therefore, should not be held liable for Plaintiff’s alleged pain and suffering. The trial court granted a motion for summary disposition regarding liability and dismissed the case entirely. (July 2021)
Received favorable verdicts for two family law cases (August 2019)
Successfully argued a motion for summary disposition against a breach of contract claim and went on to win case evaluation sanctions (December 2018)
Publications & Speaking Engagements
“Intentional Tort Remedies”, Chapter 3 of Damages and Remedies in Michigan (4th Ed), a publication of the Institute of Continuing Legal Education
News & Insights
What happens when two appellate panels issue opposing published opinions on the same issue? That’s the current state of the law in Encompass Healthcare, PLLC v Citizens Insurance and Spine Specialist of Michigan v Memberselect Insurance Company when the panels addressed the one year back rule and the new tolling provisions under the one year…
Collins Einhorn Farrell is pleased to announce that attorneys Joshua M. Stapp, Ali H. Harajli, Zabbia N. Alholou, Daryle F. Houston, Laura M. McLane, and Christopher J. Petrick, and have been elected partners in the firm. “These attorneys earned their promotions through excellent work on behalf of our clients and demonstrated leadership skills.” said firm CEO…
Matthew S. LaBeau and Zabbia N. Alholou were able to obtain summary disposition of a property loss case where the plaintiffs were seeking nearly $1,000,000 in damages resulting from a fire. Plaintiffs were in the business of selling used truck parts. In 2017, a semi-truck parked overnight next to the plaintiffs’ building and caught fire. …
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that 27 lawyers have been included in the 2023 editions of The Best Lawyers in America, including four receiving “Lawyer of the Year” distinction. Eleven of the 27 lawyers have been included in the Ones to Watch edition, which recognizes attorneys who are early in their careers…
After a revamp of the court rules pertaining to discovery, the Supreme Court shifted attention to the court rules pertaining to case evaluation. Earlier this month, the Court issued ADM File No. 2020-06, which amends MCR 2.403, MCR 2.404, and MCR 2.405. Some justices believe that the amendments will facilitate docket management. Other justices don’t…
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that 28 lawyers have been included in the 2022 editions of The Best Lawyers in America, including four receiving “Lawyer of the Year” distinction. Eleven of the 28 lawyers have been included in the Ones to Watch edition, which recognizes attorneys who are early in their careers…
Since the Michigan Supreme Court released Covenant Med Ctr, Inc v State Farm Mut Auto Ins Co, 500 Mich 191; 895 NW2d 490 (2017), the assignment of no-fault benefits to medical providers has been an area of contention. Previously, many insurance carriers included anti-assignment clauses in their policies. But in 2018, the Michigan Court of…
On occasion, a plaintiff will sue an insurance company for uninsured motorist (UM) benefits after a no-contact/no-collision accident involving an unknown at-fault driver. UM benefits are not a statutory requirement in Michigan, but rather a contractual benefit. So the litigants often ask the court to review the policy language and provide an opinion regarding its…
Since the Michigan Supreme Court released its Covenant opinion[1] in 2017, Michigan courts have issued inconsistent decisions regarding a medical provider’s rights under an assignment after the assignor settles his claim for no-fault personal injury protection (PIP) benefits. The Michigan Court of Appeals heeded the calls for direction on this issue and approved Physiatry and…
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that attorney Zabbia N. Alholou has joined the firm’s General & Automotive Liability practice group. Alholou’s practice focuses on first-and third-party automotive defense and other general liability matters. Her experience includes no-fault, provider law, family law, and lemon law. Prior to Collins Einhorn, she also served…