Victoria Padula is an associate in Dickinson Wright’s Estate Planning & Trust Administration group, where she focuses her practice on probate litigation and fiduciary disputes. She represents individuals, businesses, and fiduciaries in complex matters involving trusts, estates, and related litigation.
Victoria is known for her thoughtful preparation, clear and persuasive advocacy, and ability to simplify complex legal issues into practical strategies. Her experience spans probate, commercial, employment, and municipal litigation, and she has successfully represented clients in both state and federal courts, including appellate matters.Education & Credentials
Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
J.D., 2021- Senior Member, Moot Court Advocacy Program
- Best Brief Award
Michigan State University
B.A., Political Science (Pre-Law, 2018- Dean's List
Bar Admission
Spoken Languages
- French
Acknowledgements
- Super Lawyers
- Rising Star in Civil Litigation (Defense), 2025–2026
Prominent Assignments
- First-chair jury trial counsel in state court defending conversion claims; obtained a directed verdict in favor of the client.
- Second-chair jury trial counsel in federal court defending discrimination and retaliation claims; following post-trial motions, secured an order for a new trial and ultimately achieved a favorable settlement significantly below the initial jury award.
- Successfully defended a municipal license for a cannabis client in a regulatory dispute involving statutory interpretation in state court.
Professional Involvement
- Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
- Oakland County Bar Association
- Wayne County Bar Association
- Macomb County Bar Association
- Financial and Estate Planning Council of Metropolitan Detroit, Next Gen
Community Involvement
- Impact100 Macomb Chapter
- Friends of Foster Kids
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit