Allison B. Christensen

Allison Christensen concentrates her practice in litigation, focusing on Southwest Florida (Collier and Lee Counties) but also throughout the State of Florida. She embraces the opportunities that litigation presents to resolve disputes among people who are unable to do so themselves. Patient, dedicated and resourceful, Allison works to give a voice to people whose interests are not being considered and, especially in the probate litigation area, often allows her to ensure that decedents' plans are protected after they pass away, providing both comfort and security for her clients.

Allison provides strategic counseling and legal advice on a variety of matters, including contested wills and trusts (e.g. undue influence and capacity challenges), estate and trust administrations, commercial litigation, business disputes, business torts, business transactions, guardianship litigation, real estate and construction contracts and appeals. Uniquely, Allison also has experience in securities, sports and intellectual property law, which allows her to “issue-spot” and collaborate with other attorneys as needed, to provide customized counsel for her clients and to help them realize their goals.

Allison is licensed in Florida and Michigan.

Professional History

• Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2018-present; Associate, 2012-17

• Associate, Alan R. Miller P.C., 2009-2012; Legal Intern, 2002-2009

Experience

• Sutherland v. Powersports of Monroe, LLC, 2012 WL 716937 (Mich. Ct. App. March 6, 2012), appeal denied 492 Mich. 870 (2012).

Publications & Speaking Engagements

The Income, Gift and Estate Consequences of Divorce

November 07, 2019

The Income, Gift and Estate Consequences of Divorce

October 11, 2019

The Income, Gift and Estate Consequences of Divorce

September 12, 2019

Writing In / And The Law

February 01, 2016

Trust Protectors: Superheroes or Mere Mortals?

October 01, 2015

Florida’s newly-enacted “Right to Try” Act

September 01, 2015

"Trust Protectors: 4th DCA Issues Decision"

April 01, 2015

"FBI Reclassifies Animal Cruelty as a Felony," Allison B. Christensen

December 01, 2014

"You Own A Home In Florida, But Should You Make Your Home In Florida? Comparing Florida Domicile to Michigan Domicile," Allison B. Christensen, Esq.

November 14, 2013

Community Involvement

Humane Society of Naples, Member, 2016-present; Annual Pet Lovers’ Gala Committee, Member, 2014-2018; Pawfessionals Young Executives, President, 2018-present, Vice President, 2017-18.

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Member, ZOObilee Planning Committee, 2016

Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Member, Planned Giving Committee, 2015-present

Naples Art Association, Member, Goddess Night Planning Committee, 2015-2017

Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, Member, 2014-present; Matching Needs Committee, Member, 2014-2019

Young Professionals of Naples, Member, 2013-2019

Hahn Loeser’s Women’s Leadership Initiative Committee, Member, 2016; 2019-2020

Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, Former Executive Committee Member and General Counsel

Awards & Distinctions

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers®, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, 2021

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers®, 2018 and 2019

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

Top Lawyer, Naples Illustrated, Business Litigation, 2018 and 2020

40 Under 40 Honoree, Gulfshore Business, 2018

Naples Chamber of Commerce, Growing Associates in Naples™ (GAIN™) Program, 2014

Memberships & Affiliations

Collier County Women’s Bar Association, Member, 2013-present; Board of Directors, Member, 2015-present; Executive Committee, Member, 2019 - present; Board Secretary, 2019 - present; Membership Committee, Chair, 2015-2019

Florida Bar Association, Probate & Trust Litigation Committee, Member, 2015-present; Probate Law and Procedure Committee, Member, 2015-present

Southwest Florida Federal Court Bar Association, Member, 2015-present

Collier County Bar Association, Member, 2013-present

Florida Bar Association, Member, Real Property, Probate Trust Law Section, 2013-present

Florida Bar Association, Mentor, Young Lawyers Division, 2013-2019

American Bar Association, Member, 2009-present

Michigan Bar Association, Member, 2009-present

Thomas S. Biggs American Inns of Court, Member, 2013-2015; 2019-2020