Laura M. McLane
Laura M. McLane
248-663-7761
Summary
Laura is a member of the firm’s Professional Liability Practice Group. She focuses her practice on the defense of claims asserted against a wide variety of professionals, including health care professionals, dentists, attorneys and insurance estate agents. Her practice also includes defending a wide variety of general liability claims, including premises liability. Her trial experience and a long history of advocacy provide a unique advantage and perspective to cases.
Laura is an experienced trial lawyer with extensive courtroom experience. She began advocating in the courtroom for children as a social worker at Orchard’s Children’s Services. She then transitioned into the courtroom full time as a judicial law clerk. Laura then became an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney with the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. During her time as an Assistant Prosecutor, she prosecuted a variety of criminal cases. She conducted over 25 combined jury and bench trials and countless preliminary exams. In addition to prosecuting, Laura also was an instructor at the Oakland County Police Academy (Laws of Arrest).
Practice Areas
Credentials
Education
- Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D. Magna Cum Laude, 2013)
- University of Michigan – Dearborn (B.A. 2003)
Admissions
- State Bar of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Professional Activities
- Oakland County Bar Association
- State Bar of Michigan
- Professional Liability Defense Federation
Accomplishments
- Best Lawyers of America® Ones to Watch
- Professional Malpractice Law (2024-2025)
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars
- Professional Liability – Defense (2023)
- National Award Winner
- Medal of Excellence in Bankruptcy
Prominent Outcomes
Won summary disposition in Ingham County Circuit Court on behalf of non-profit organization accused of tortious interference of a business relationship. Plaintiff alleged non-profit organization’s conduct lead to her termination. The court found that no such conduct occurred and dismissed the claim with prejudice. (November 2019)
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Presenter, “CAUTION – Avoiding and Navigating Legal Malpractice Claims and Grievances”, Oakland County Bar Association
News & Insights
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that 25 lawyers have been included in the 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in America, including two receiving “Lawyer of the Year” distinction. Ten of the 25 lawyers have been included in the Ones to Watch edition, which recognizes attorneys who are early in their careers…
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Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that 27 lawyers have been included in the 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in America, including three 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…
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that 22 of our firm’s lawyers have been included in the 2023 editions of Super Lawyers. Seven of the 22 recognized lawyers have been included in the Rising Stars edition, which recognizes attorneys who are early in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private…
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Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that attorney Laura M. McLane has joined the firm’s Professional Liability practice group. McLane focuses her practice on the defense of claims asserted against a wide variety of professionals, including attorneys, health care professionals, real estate agents, and accountants. In 2003, McLane graduated with a B.A. from…