Allison Christensen

Allison B. Christensen

Partner

5811 Pelican Bay Boulevard
Suite 650
Naples, Florida 34108

Primary Practices

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, surviving spousal rights and elective share disputes, 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

 

Personal

Allison was born in Michigan, where she resided for 28 years. She and her husband reside in Naples with their two daughters and two dogs.

Credentials

Education
  • Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 2009
    • Honors & Activities: Three-Time Dean’s Scholar, Merit Scholar Recipient; Student Bar Association Board of Governors, President; Scott Barris Mock Trial Competition Finalist; Student Bar Association Board of Governors Ambulance Chase Charity Committee, Chair; Student Bar Association Board of Governors, Secretary; Student Bar Association Board of Governors, President’s Award Recipient; Sports & Entertainment Law Society, Co-Founder and Vice President; Student Bar Association Board of Governors, Representative-at-Large
  • University of Michigan, B.A., Psychology and Criminal Justice, with honors, 2006
    • Honors & Activities: Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity International, Member and Vice President; Undergraduate Psychology Society, Member; University of Michigan Relay for Life Team, Member; Delta Epsilon Iota National Honor Fraternity, Member and Treasurer; University Students Against Cancer, Member; University Make-A-Wish Foundation, Member
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

The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2023-24; Litigation – Trusts and Estates, 2023-24; Trusts and Estates, 2024

 

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers®, Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Trusts and Estates, 2021-22

 

Graduate, Florida Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, 2021-22

 

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers®, 2018 and 2019

 

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

 

Top Lawyer, Naples Illustrated, Business Litigation, 2018, 2020-22; Commercial Litigation 2021-23

 

40 Under 40 Honoree, Gulfshore Business, 2018

 

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

Bar Admissions

State of Florida, 2013; State of Michigan, 2009

 

U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of Florida, 2013, Middle District of Florida, 2013 and Eastern District of Michigan, 2010; U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, 2010

Memberships & Affiliations

Collier County Women’s Bar Association, President, 2022-2023; Vice President, 2021-2022; Secretary, 2019-2021; Executive Committee Member, 2019-present; Board of Directors Member, 2015-present; Membership Committee Chair, 2015-2019; Member, 2013-present

 

Florida Bar Association, Probate & Trust Litigation Committee, Member, 2015-present; Probate Law and Procedure Committee, Member, 2015-present; Grievance Committee, 2022-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