“What drew me to the area of personal injury law, in particular, was my interest in healthcare and my desire to pursue and ensure access to medical care for individuals who really need it, especially injured persons in Michigan. My current practice allows me to do that by not only representing injured persons but also representing their medical providers.” – Katie Tucker
Catherine (“Katie”) E. Tucker
Dedicated Advocate for the Injured
Katie Tucker is a passionate personal injury attorney who focuses on helping people seriously hurt in Michigan auto accidents – including car, motorcycle, and pedestrian crashes – as well as slip-and-fall incidents. She also represents the medical providers who treat those injured individuals. As a partner at Sinas Dramis Law Firm, Katie is deeply involved in both fighting for her clients and helping shape the legal system to better serve future generations.
Strong Academic Background and Local Roots
Born and raised in East Lansing, Katie has deep ties to the community. She earned her undergraduate degree in Economics from Michigan State University with high honors and later graduated magna cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law. She was admitted to practice in Michigan in 2012 and was sworn into the bar of the United States Supreme Court in 2019.
Champion for Medical Providers
Katie leads the firm’s No-Fault Medical Provider Practice Group. In this role, she works tirelessly to recover unpaid bills from insurance companies on behalf of Michigan medical providers. She has successfully represented providers in many fields, including:
- Physiatry
- Neurosurgery
- Psychiatry & Psychology
- Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy
- Recreational & Vocational Therapy
- Attendant Care Services
Thanks to her focused and detailed approach, Katie has helped recover hundreds of thousands of dollars for these providers across both trial and appellate courts in Michigan.
Fighting for the Seriously Injured
In addition to working with providers, Katie is a strong voice for people suffering from serious injuries. She has recovered significant compensation for clients dealing with brain and spinal cord injuries, and for families who have lost loved ones in tragic auto accidents. Katie takes the time to get to know each client personally, ensuring that every case is handled with care, compassion, and strategy. Her goal is to secure the medical care and compensation each person needs to move forward under Michigan’s No-Fault Act.
Leadership in the Legal Community
Katie is also active in the legal profession outside the courtroom. Over the years, she has held several leadership roles, including:
- Past President, Ingham County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section
- Board Member, Ingham County Bar Foundation
- Current President, Mid-Michigan Region of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
Through these roles, she has helped organize fundraisers, events, and volunteer efforts for organizations such as:
- Legal Services of South Central Michigan
- Boys & Girls Club of Lansing
- Volunteers of America
- Cristo Rey Community Center
- EVE (End Violent Encounters)
- Helping Women Period
Life Outside the Law
Outside of her legal work, Katie is an active member of her church and gives back through volunteering with the St. John Food Cupboard and Haven House, a shelter in East Lansing. In her personal time, she enjoys traveling, staying active, watching sports – especially the Spartans and the Lions – and spending time with her husband, their two young children, and their Golden Retriever.
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Phone: 517-394-7500
Toll Free: 866-758-0031
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Education
- B.A., Economics, with high honor, Michigan State University
- J.D., magna cum laude, Michigan State University College of Law
Admissions
- Michigan, 2012
- United States Supreme Court, 2019
Professional Associations
- Brain Injury Association of Michigan (“BIAMI”) – Board Member (2022-Present)
- Ingham County Bar Association (“ICBA”) – Board Member (2024-Present); Secretary (2025-2026); Treasurer (2026-Present); Committee Co-Chair for Education, Public Education, Bench-Bar Conference, Membership and Sponsorship Committees; Ex-Officio Member (2015-2016)
- Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (Mid-Michigan Region) – President (2016-2021); Immediate Past President (2021- 2022); Board Member (2016-2022)
- Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault (“CPAN”) – General Counsel (2020-Present)
- Ingham County Bar Foundation (“ICBF”) – Board Member (2021-2024); Secretary (2023-2024); Ex Officio Member (2015-2016)
- Ingham County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section (“ICBA-YLS”) – Board Member (2013-2018); President (2015-2016); Immediate Past President (2016-2017)
Awards & Recognition
- Best Attorney – Lansing’s Community Choice Awards, 2026
- Influential Women in Law – Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2025
- Regional Leadership Award – Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, 2021
- Top Women Attorneys, Michigan – Super Lawyers, 2021-Present
- “Up & Coming Lawyers” – Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2019
- Top 40 Under 40 – Trial Lawyers, 2019
- “Rising Stars” – Michigan Super Lawyers, 2018-Present
- “Top 5 Under 35” – Ingham County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, 2016
- Academic Excellence Scholarship – MSU College of Law
- Jurisprudence Achievement Award – Research, Writing & Advocacy – MSU College of Law
- Jurisprudence Achievement Award – Family Law – MSU College of Law
- Jurisprudence Achievement Award – Labor Arbitration – MSU College of Law
Practice Areas
- Auto Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Semi-Truck Accidents
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Wrongful Death Claims
- No-Fault Benefits
In addition to representing auto accident victims, Katie advocates for Michigan medical providers seeking unpaid no-fault benefits. She has deep experience navigating Michigan’s revised No-Fault Law and handles both lawsuits and administrative appeals for patients and providers.
Noteworthy Cases
$4,000,000.00 – Settlement for Michigan medical provider for unpaid charges for residential treatment rendered to auto accident victims.
$2,500,000.00 – Settlement for Michigan medical provider for unpaid charges for treatment rendered to auto accident victims.
$2,200,000.00 – Settlement for Michigan medical provider for unpaid charges for residential treatment rendered to auto accident victims.
$1,600,000.00 – Settlement for motorcyclist injured in motor vehicle crash in Livingston County.
$1,200,000.00 – Recovery of completely unpaid no-fault benefits for injured motorist in Ingham County, including penalty sanctions totaling more than $300,000 against insurer.
$1,150,000.00 – Settlement for Michigan medical provider for unpaid charges for skilled nursing and attendant care services rendered to auto accident victim.
$1,000,000.00 – Settlement for Michigan medical provider for unpaid charges for residential and skilled therapy treatment rendered to auto accident victims.
$895,000.00 – Settlement in litigation auto negligence case for injured motorist with disputed liability in Eaton County.
$830,000.00 – Settlement for auto accident survivor for unpaid no-fault benefits for medical treatment and work loss expenses.
$560,000.00 – Settlement for unpaid no-fault benefits for Okemos woman who sustained a traumatic brain injury in an auto accident.
$525,000.00 – Settlement for Michigan medical provider for unpaid charges for treatment rendered to auto accident victims.
$500,000.00 – Policy limits settlement in wrongful death claim for Potterville motorcyclist who was struck and killed at an intersection.
$500,000.00 – Policy limits settlement in auto negligence case for young couple injured in motor vehicle crash in Livingston County.
$445,000.00 – Settlement for home health care provider for unpaid no-fault benefits for treatment rendered to catastrophically injured auto accident victim.
$400,000.00 – Recovery of unpaid no-fault benefits for brain-injured woman in Ingham County, including penalty sanctions.
$350,000.00 – Award for auto accident survivor for traumatic brain and other serious injuries sustained in auto accident.
$330,000.00 – Settlement for residential placement facility for unpaid no-fault benefits for treatment rendered to an auto accident survivor with a traumatic brain injury.
$320,000.00 – Settlement for Michigan medical provider for unpaid charges for treatment rendered to auto accident victims.
$250,000.00 – Policy limits settlement in auto negligence case for injured motorist in Ingham County.
$250,000.00 – Policy limits settlement in wrongful death case for family of elderly man killed in motor vehicle crash with disputed liability in Ingham County.
$250,000.00 – Policy limits settlement in wrongful death case for family of young man killed in motor vehicle crash with disputed liability in Berrien County.
$240,000.00 – Settlement for individual who sustained hand injuries in dog bite attack in Ingham County.
$100,000.00 – Policy limits settlement for family of man killed motor vehicle incident with disputed liability in Genessee County.
$100,000.00 – Policy limits settlement for Lansing infant who was injured in an auto accident and sustained internal injuries.
Appellate Victories
Slocum v Farm Bureau and USAA, 328 Mich App 626 (2019) – Obtained no-fault survivors’ loss benefits for the surviving widow and three children of a deceased motorcyclist for the full replacement cost of health insurance.
Hughes v City of Livonia (COA Docket No. 340447) – Reaffirmed the right of a passenger to bring a cause of action against the city of Livonia for the negligent operation of a city bus.
Sowle, et al v Esurance Ins Co (COA Docket No. 346289, 347819, 348538; MSC Docket No. 162118) – Secured access to lifetime no-fault coverage and successfully recovered unpaid work loss benefits and medical expenses for young mother who suffered a traumatic amputation and other serious injuries in an auto accident.
Testimonials
I was in an accident, and it wasn’t my fault and as a result I ended up with a scar on my upper left side of my forehead. I was going to let it go at first, but family and friends said I should pursue a case. I’m so glad I did and went with Sinas Dramis. Katherine and her wonderful assistant Terilynne were amazing! I was satisfied with the outcome of the settlement and Katherine is definitely good at what she does. – Suzanna, Google
I’ve had the honor of engaging the expertise of the Sinas Dramis team for over 20 years. Their knowledge, authenticity, compassion, and integrity are evident in each interaction and personal injury case we’ve had. Katie Tucker and Teri Lynne go above and beyond every step of the way. Their work directly supports my team’s ability to serve individuals who require rehabilitation following life altering injuries. They are a force to be reckoned with and I’m grateful to have them on my side! – Tammy, Google
I had the pleasure of Working with Katie Tucker at Sinas Dramis, and she did an amazing job of handling my dad’s estate. Great communication, and very professional. I believe Katie exceeded our expectations. Great Company to work with, they always had our best interest, when negotiating on our behalf. 5 star . I would definitely work with them again and recommend them as a law firm to use. – Aron, Google
Speaking Engagements
2026
- Presenter on No-Fault Provider Practice at No-Fault Summit sponsored by Institute for Continuing Legal Education
- Presenter on No-Fault Updates at Bench-Bar Conference sponsored by Ingham County Bar Association
- Presenter at CPAN Member Roundtable
2025
- Keynote Speaker for Case Management Conference on No-Fault Law Updates
- Presenter on Utilization Review and Fee Schedule at Medical Billers Conference
- Presenter on IMEs at No-Fault Institute sponsored by Michigan Association for Justice
- Presenter at No-Fault Boot Camp sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council
- Presenter on No-Fault Law at People’s Law School co-sponsored by Ingham County Bar Association
2024
- Presenter on Issue of “Reasonable Charge” at No-Fault Institute sponsored by Michigan Association for Justice
- Presenter on Litigating No-Fault and Tort Cases at No-Fault Summit sponsored by Institute for Continuing Legal Education
- Presenter on Utilization Review and Fee Schedule at 2024 Boot Camp sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council
- Guest Lecturer for No-Fault Law Course at Michigan State University College of Law
2023
- Presenter on Utilization Review at 2023 No-Fault Institute sponsored by Michigan Association for Justice
- Presenter on Utilization Review and Fee Schedule at 2023 Boot Camp sponsored by Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council
- Guest Lecture for No-Fault Law Course at Michigan State University College of Law
2021
- Presenter at CPAN’s Member Roundtable Discussion – November 2021
- Featured Presenter and Panelist at Virtual Conference on “What Every Medical Biller and Financial Officer Should Know About the Amended Michigan No-Fault Insurance Act“ Sponsored by CPAN and Michigan Medical Billers Association (MMBA) – October 2021
- Presenter during MAJ’s 2021 No-Fault Institute, “Utilization Review,” – October 2021
- Featured Speaker at CPAN’s Survivor Town Hall – September 2021
- Presenter at Brain Injury Association of Michigan’s (BIAMI) 41st Annual Conference, “Auto No-Fault Update” – September 2021
- Presenter at Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council (MBIPC) Provider Billing Workshop – September 2021
- Presenter for CPAN’s 2021 course “The No-Fault Provider Survival Course” – July, August 2021
- Presenter for Case Management Society of America, “No-Fault Reforms: What Case Managers Need to Know to Protect Themselves and their Clients” – June 2021
- Presenter at the Michigan Association for Justice’s No-Fault Update Seminar, “Utilization Review” – June 2021
- Guest Speaker on In the Name of the Law, “The Impact of Michigan’s No-Fault Reform on Medical Providers” – April 2021
- Panelist at 36th Annual Western Michigan Brain Injury Network (WMBIN) Symposium, “No-Fault Reform” – April 2021
- Speaker at ICLE’s 2021 No-Fault Summit on “Utilization Review” – April 2021
- Presenter on “No-Fault Reform” for Case Management Society of America, Detroit Chapter – February 2021
- Featured Speaker for Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault’s (CPAN) “Attendant Care Webinar” – February 2021
- Discussion Leader for Women Lawyer’s Association of Michigan, Mid-Michigan Book Club Meeting on “You Don’t Look Like a Lawyer: Black Women and Systemic Gendered Racism” with Dr. Tsedale M. Melaku – February 2021
- Presenter on “No-Fault Reform” for Ann Arbor Centers for Independent Living (AACIL) – January 2021
- Speaker at No-Fault Provider Boot Camp sponsored by MBIPC – January 2021
2020
- Featured Speaker for Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault’s (CPAN) “Utilization Review Rules Webinar” – December 2020
- Featured Presenter for ICLE’s “No-Fault Reform: Recent Developments and Emerging Strategies” – November 2020
- Speaker at Michigan Osteopathic Association’s Autumn CME Conference – November 2020
- Speaker at Michigan Association for Justice’s (MAJ) No-Fault Institute – October 2020
Previous Years
- “Auto Insurance” WLAJ My Legal – October 2019
- “Vehicular Injury Law: A Changing World” – March 2019
- Speaker at the No-Fault Provider Boot Camp sponsored by MBIPC – July 2018
- Featured Speaker for Presentation on Michigan’s No-Fault Law for the “Law in Brief” Series sponsored by the Davis-Dunnings Bar Association – June 2018
- Featured Speaker for Presentation to Medical Providers on No-Fault Benefits and Coverages sponsored by NeuroRestorative Michigan – May 2018
- Featured Guest on Fox 47 “Morning Blend” segment on Teen Drivers – October 2017
- Speaker at the No-Fault Provider Boot Camp sponsored by MBIPC – July 2017
Editorial Board Member – AutoNoFaultLaw.com
Katie plays a key role on the Editorial Board of AutoNoFaultLaw.com, a free resource for legal professionals, medical providers, and accident victims navigating Michigan’s no-fault system. She has published multiple resources on Utilization Review, including a detailed written guide, video presentations, and helpful reference materials for providers. Katie is actively involved in shaping site content to ensure Michigan residents understand their rights under the law.
Explore her Utilization Review content and more at AutoNoFaultLaw.com.
Publications
- “Tackling Covenant: What Medical Providers Need to Know About the Michigan Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision and What They can do in Response” International Association of Rehabilitation Providers – Spring 2018
- “Coordinated No-Fault Benefits: No More Payment Delays For Medical Providers” – Detroit Legal News (December 26, 2016); Grand Rapids Legal News (December 28, 2016); Muskegon County Legal News (December 30, 2016); Michigan Lawyers Weekly (January 6, 2017)
