Laura L. Witty

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Laura L. Witty: Attorney with Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Laura L. Witty is a principal of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. She possesses almost three decades of experience concentrating her practice in the areas of civil litigation, negligence, risk/claims management, and medical malpractice defense, with a particular emphasis in birth injury and catastrophic claims litigation.

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Witty served as a principal with a local Detroit law office. She has been admitted pro hac vice in the states of California, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Washington at the request of clients in order to represent insureds.

Professional Accomplishments

•AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell since 2007
•DBusiness Magazine 2016 “Top Lawyers” in Medical Malpractice

Speaking Engagements

•“Medical and Legal Considerations in OB/GYN”; Beaumont Health Systems; SEMCME Webinar (Faculty); Royal Oak, MI; May 2023, May 2022 & May 2021
•“Combatting Reptile Theory Tactics”; MCIC Vermont; Virtual Panel (Panelist); New York, NY; April 2022
•“Birth Trauma Update: What’s Going On with FHT’s, CCIE and Placental Pathology Defense?”; AIG; National Hospital Professional Liability Group (Presenter); New York, NY; March 2019
•“Litigation Issues in Birth Trauma Cases”; CHUBB Insurance; National Medical Risk Group (Presenter); Jersey City, NJ; Nov. 2018
•“Postpartum Hemorrhage: Documentation of an Obstetrical Emergency”; Beaumont Health Systems; SEMCME Postpartum Hemorrhage Simulation Training (Faculty); Royal Oak, MI; May 2018, May 2016 & Sept. 2015; and Garden City Hospital; Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology Seminar (Presenter); Garden City, MI; Oct. 2015
•“Avoiding Obstetrical Liability: Using the Obstetrical Record as Sword and Shield, Documentation, Charting Best Practices and Avoiding Liability”; Hurley Medical Center; Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology Seminar (Presenter); Flint, MI; Jan. 2016
•“Trends in Obstetrical Liability”; Michigan Health and Hospital Association Keystone Center; OB Content Webinar (Key Presenter); Okemos, MI; Sept. 2013

Publications

•“ADHD & Perinatal Hypoxic Ischemic Events: The New Plaintiff’s Frontier?” (Author); ProAssurance OB-GYN Risk Alliance, No. 1; 2013

Community

•Birmingham Unified Varsity/JV Alpine Ski Team (Assistant Coach 2020-present)
•Lakeshore Legal Aid (Pro Bono Attorney)
•Village of Franklin, Michigan (appointed Historic District Commissioner 2012-2024)

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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Medical Malpractice Defense
  • Transportation Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
London Law Programme, England; University of Michigan, A.B., Political Science, 1990
Law School Attended:
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, J.D., 1993
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, Michigan; 2009, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Memberships:

Memberships

•State Bar of Michigan
- Litigation Section
- Negligence Law Section

Birth Information:
Chicago, Illinois, March 22, 1968
ISLN:
900180581

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (11 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/03/11 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/02/11 in Medical Malpractice

    Laura possess a keen legal mind, tremendous analytical skills, excellent judgment and superior communication skills. She is highly experienced in the defense of medical malpractice case. She adheres to the highest ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/02/11 in Medical Malpractice

    Laura possess a keen legal mind, tremendous analytical skills, excellent judgment and superior communication skills. She is highly experienced in the defense of medical malpractice case. She adheres to the highest ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/02/11 in Medical Malpractice

    Laura possess a keen legal mind, tremendous analytical skills, excellent judgment and superior communication skills. She is highly experienced in the defense of medical malpractice case. She adheres to the highest ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/02/11 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    Laura Witty is highly dedicated and excels in her field.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/02/11 in Medical Malpractice

    In my opinion, Ms. Witty is an excellent attorney with a strong foundation and knowledge of the law.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Member on 02/02/11 in Personal Injury Defense

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/02/11 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Member on 02/03/11 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/02/11 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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