Gene Hullinghorst

Gene Hullinghorst has been a member of Plunkett Cooney since 1993. She concentrates her litigation practice in the areas of municipal liability and general liability.

Prior to joining Plunkett Cooney, Ms. Hullinghorst worked in the private sector in finance. She also served as a law clerk in the United States District Court, which has provided here with insight into and a familiarity with litigation in the federal courts. Her previous work experience and business training enhances her ability to represent clients in litigation by understanding their operations and business goals.

Representative Client Work

• Defends municipalities and municipal employees in cases brought under the Government Tort Liability Act and constitutional claims obtaining dismissal of many claims on motion prior to trial
• Defends businesses in negligence and premises liability claims obtaining positive results for the clients

Professional Affiliations

• Washtenaw County Bar Association
• State Bar of Michigan
• American Bar Association

Community Involvement 

• University of Michigan Club of Ann Arbor (Board of Governors – Executive Officer)
• University of Michigan Alumni Association
• Centenary College Alumni Association 

Publications and Lectures

• “Warrantless Aerial Searches: Florida v. Riley,” author, University of Detroit Law Review, 1990