About Us

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Julie W. Allison specializes in healthcare and healthcare industry related litigation & transactions, representing physicians, hospitals, behavioral healthcare providers and treatment centers for chemical dependency. She founded the Law Offices of Julie W. Allison, P.A. in 2006 with the philosophy that her firm would provide clients with solution-oriented, cost-effective representation and personal service, in and out of the courtroom. A former certified Mediator in the State of Florida; Ms. Allison excels at using conflict resolution skills for the benefit of her clients.

Ms. Allison is rated “AV” by the Martindale-Hubbell attorney listing service. She served as the Vice-Chairman of the Florida Bar Grievance Committee, Dade County. During her three-year term, she helped regulate attorney conduct and promoted professionalism among lawyers.

Ms. Allison is a cum laude graduate of Tufts University, where she earned her degree in economics, with a minor in dance. She earned her Juris Doctor degree in 1987 from the University of Miami School of Law, where she was consistently named to the University of Miami Law School Dean’s List.

Ms. Allison has successfully represented physicians and hospitals in complex medical malpractice litigation, business torts and matters relating to Florida's Mental Health Act (Marchman & Baker Acts). Her expertise also includes litigation of contract and collection matters on behalf of healthcare providers. This includes litigation involving breach of contract and benefits claims arising under Florida's Prompt Pay Statute and ERISA. Ms. Allison also provides valuable assistance to her healthcare clients in the areas of risk management, claims review, contract review and negotiations, insurance coverage, litigation management, and compliance with State and Federal statutes governing licensing and healthcare operations. Prior to starting her firm, Ms. Allison successfully represented national managed care organizations and insurers functioning as claims payors and/or network administrators of fully insured or self-funded plans who had been sued on theories of direct negligence and vicarious liability. Her firm now exclusively represents healthcare providers.

Ms. Allison has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1987 and is a member of the Florida Bar Health Care and Litigation Sections. She is also a member of the American Bar Association's Health Law Section. In addition to practicing in Florida's state courts, she is also admitted in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District and Middle District of Florida.

Ms. Allison's speaking engagements include "ERISA Rights and Preemption of Non-Contracted Providers' Health Benefit Claims", a teleconference and live audio Webcast sponsored by the ABA Health Law Section and the ABA Center for Continuing Legal Education (July 25, 2007). She was also the featured speaker at the women's luncheon for the 13th Annual Conference for the New York State Association of Substance Abuse Providers (Fall, 2012).