Practice areas: Class Action & Mass Torts, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice; view more
Licensed in Michigan since: 1999
Education: University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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Oliver Bell Group
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Troy, MI 48084 Visit website
With 25 years of extensive experience as the founding partner of the Oliver Bell Group, attorney Alyson Oliver possesses a robust foundation for tackling intricate litigation challenges. With the law firm’s offices located in Troy, Michigan, and Dallas, Texas, she assists clients nationwide with their legal issues. Her shrewd legal acumen encompasses all aspects of litigation, from meticulous preparation and comprehensive discovery processes to adept negotiation, courtroom and trial proceedings.
Ms. Oliver boasts a well-documented history of representing a diverse clientele, ranging from corporations and class action plaintiffs to individuals and the broader community, in complex and multifaceted cases involving the following practice areas:
- Product liability
- Class action litigation
- Mass tort litigation
- Toxic tort
- Medical malpractice
- Defective drugs and devices
Moreover, Ms. Oliver stands out due to her exceptional ability to grasp complex legal matters and articulate them to her clients and juries in clear and coherent language. She ensures transparent communication and fosters understanding among all parties involved. Throughout her career, she has excelled in challenging courtroom battles, securing numerous victories for her clients.
With a steadfast commitment to personal and societal growth, Ms. Oliver found her natural calling in the field of law. She cultivated a profound connection with the court system during her collegiate years, culminating in the attainment of her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. During her academic journey, she honed her legal skills by assisting a judge at Oakland County Circuit Court. This experience not only bolstered her knowledge but also instilled in her the confidence to confront legal cases directly, without the crutch of external law firms.
Licensed to practice law in Michigan since 1999, Ms. Oliver has successfully represented clients before various federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, the U.S. District Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and the U.S. Federal Court of Claims.
In addition to her distinguished legal practice, Ms. Oliver maintains memberships with several prestigious legal organizations, including the American Association for Justice, the Oakland County Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan (Consumer Law Division), the Federal Bar Association, Public Justice and the National Trial Lawyers. Furthermore, her valuable insights have made her a sought-after speaker at numerous conferences and symposiums, and her written works have been featured in publications such as the Trial Magazine.
Practice areas
Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Asbestos, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Class Actions, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Informed Consent, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Toxic Torts, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 30% Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff
- 40% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
- 20% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1999, Michigan
Professional Webpage: https://oliverbellgroup.com/alyson-oliver/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Michigan, May 12, 1999
- American Trial Lawyers Association – Now the National Trial Lawyers
- Public Justice
- Federal Bar Association
- State Bar of Michigan, Consumer Law Division
- U.S. District Court Pro Bono Committee
- State Bar of Michigan
- Oakland County Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- U.S. Federal Court of Claims
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- In re Valsartan Product Liability Litigation Multi-District Litigation, United States District Court for New Jersey, Appointed to Steering Committee, MDL 2875
- Does II v. Snyder, Constitutional Class Action Litigation, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Case No. 2:16-cv-13137, Appointed Co-Lead Counsel
- Jackson, et al v. Mastronardi Produce Limited, et al Wage/Hour Class Action Litigation, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Case No. 2:11-cv-11525, Appointed Co-Lead Counsel
- In re Aluminum Antitrust Class Action Multi-District Litigation, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, MDL No. 2481, Appointed to Steering Committee
- In re Zimmer NexGen Knee Implant Product Liability Multi-District Litigation, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, MDL No. 2272, Appointed to Steering Committee
- In re Ethicon Inc. Pelvic Repair Systems Product Liability Multi-District Litigation, United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, MDL No. 2327, Appointed to Steering Committee
- In re C.R. Bard, Inc. Pelvic Repair Systems Product Liability Multi-District Litigation, United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, MDL No. 2187, Appointed to Steering Committee
- In re Cook Medical Inc. Pelvic Repair Systems Product Liability Multi-District Litigation, United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, MDL No. 2440, Appointed Steering Committee
- In re Coloplast Corp. Pelvic Support Systems Product Liability Multi-District Litigation, United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, MDL No. 2387, Appointed to Steering Committee
- In re Boston Scientific Corp. Pelvic Repair System Product Liability Multi District Litigation, United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Case No. 2:12-md-02326; MDL No. 2326, Appointed to Steering Committee
- In re American Medical Systems, Inc. Pelvic Repair System Product Liability Multi-District Litigation, United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, MDL No. 2325, Appointed to Steering Committee
- In re MI Windows & Doors Litigation Defective Construction Class Action Product Liability Multi-District Litigation, United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, MDL No. 2333, Appointed to Steering Committee
- In re Packaged Seafood Class Action Antitrust Multi-District Litigation, United States District Court for the District of Southern California, Case No. 3:15-cv-02169, Appointed to Executive Committee
Representative Clients
- Appointed as Class Counsel for litigation involving Best Buy, Mastronardi, Lady Gaga, and MI Windows and Doors. Appointed on Plaintiff's Steering Committee for product liability litigations involving Zimmer NexGen Knee, American Medical Systems, C.R. Bard, Ethicon, Cook, Boston Scientific and Coloplast Transvaginal Mesh.
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Author, Why Leadership Diversity in Litigation is Crucial, Trial Magazine, American Association Of Justice, 2013
- Presentation at Harris Martin Conference regarding Transvaginal Mesh Litigation, 2011.
- Presentation at Harris Martin Conference regarding Meningitis Litigation, 2013.
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Called upon for comment by Fox 2 News Detroit, Daily Fox News, Channel 95.5 Detroit, Spin 1038 Radio, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Observer, Digital Spy, Yahoo! News, Huffington Post, Reuters, ABC News, TV Guide, Billboard, Washington Post, Detroit Legal News, WXYZ Channel 7 Detroit, Lawyers USA, Washington Post, NY Times, Crains, Salon, Al Jazeera, Bloomberg News, NPR Radio, Law 360, National Law Journal and Rolling Stone.
Honors
- Named as a Top 100 Trial Attorney in America’s Trial Lawyers Association, 2008-2019.
- Pro bono recognition from Chief Judge of the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 2009-2010.
- Pro bono recognition on behalf of Oliver Law Group, Chief Judge of the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 2013.
- Recently appointed to the Philips Cpap MDL leadership role for the attorney fee/expense committee
- Named to Michigan State Bar’s Consumer Protection Committee 2019
- Named Super Lawyer, 2013-2019
- Pro Bono Recognition from Chief Judge Bernard Friedman of the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 9/23/2008 - 2015
- Pro Bono Recognition from Chief Judge Lawrence P. Zatkoff of the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 4/15/2003
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2026