As a member of the firm's business litigation practice area, Allison has extensive experience in trial preparation and practice in both state and federal courts. That experience includes drafting pleadings, preparing and responding to discovery requests, conducting interviews with fact and expert witnesses, preparing for and conducting depositions, drafting substantive and evidentiary motions, preparing materials for trial, and trial support. Allison has focused her practice in the area of contract disputes, litigating cases involving breaches of indemnity agreements, finder's fee agreements, and sales agreements. She has also defended clients in tobacco litigation, products liability cases, consumer fraud litigation, and antitrust disputes. She served on the trial team in United States v. Philip Morris, a 10-month trial involving civil RICO claims brought by the Department of Justice against the tobacco industry.
In addition to her litigation experience, Allison has also advised clients on regulatory matters including the Administrative Procedure Act, transportation regulations, lobbying disclosure requirements, postal regulations, and telemarketing regulations.