Lori McAllister is an accomplished litigator and seasoned insurance industry attorney with decades of experience, recognized for her deep industry knowledge and exceptional advocacy skills. She specializes in high-stakes insurance, regulatory, and commercial litigation matters, standing out for her ability to build strong client relationships and deliver favorable outcomes in complex disputes and transactions.
Her approach combines extensive industry experience with a practical, client-focused perspective, emphasizing clear communication and strategic problem-solving. Lori is particularly distinguished for her work in demutualization conversions under Michigan law and her successful defense of clients in bet-the-company litigation. She serves as outside general counsel to numerous clients, offering guidance on corporate governance, compliance, and critical business decisions, and was inducted into the Michigan Insurance Hall of Fame in 2021.
Services Offered
- Insurance industry counseling and transactions
- Demutualization of insurance companies
- Creation of mutual holding companies
- Class action defense
- Securities litigation
- High-risk commercial disputes
- Regulatory practice before the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services
- Corporate governance advice
- Audit committee responsibilities
- Arbitration
- Commercial litigation
- Litigation – banking and finance
- Litigation – insurance
- Insurance regulatory and compliance
- Financial services litigation
- State attorneys general matters
She is admitted to practice in Michigan and multiple federal district and appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Lori has been repeatedly recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® and Chambers USA, and focuses her practice on serving insurers, financial services firms, and businesses facing significant legal and regulatory challenges.
