Thomas W. Aycock

For attorney Tom Aycock, moving to Michigan was always an option that he and his wife, Wendy, a West Michigan native, had considered. When Hurricane Katrina hit their New Orleans home in August 2005, that option became their opportunity to head for higher ground and move closer to Wendy’s family.

Now a member of Smith Haughey’s Insurance Litigation Department, the primary focus of Tom’s practice is insurance coverage, premises liability, contract interpretation, and corporate law. In addition, he has extensive experience in civil litigation, having participated in numerous jury trials and hundreds of depositions.

“Every client has a unique story to tell and a unique challenge that they are faced with. I work with each of my clients to get to the heart of the problem and then work diligently to acquire a cost-effective resolution in their favor.”
– Tom Aycock

Tom enjoys fishing, hiking, and spending time with his wife, Wendy Lappenga, and their daughter, Olivia.

Admitted to Practice

  • Louisiana State Bar Association, 2001
  • State Bar of Michigan, 2006
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern/Middle/Western Districts of Louisiana, 2002
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 2004
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 2006
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2006

Education

  • University of Louisiana Lafayette (B.A., 1998)
  • Southern University Law Center (J.D., 2001), Louisiana State Bar Association’s Corporate Law Section Scholarship recipient

Professional Affiliations

  • State Bar of Michigan
  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • Grand Rapids Bar Association

Community Affiliations

  • American Legion

Previous Professional Experience

  • Attorney – Crawford Lewis, PLLC, New Orleans, LA
  • Legal Specialist – United States Army