Practice Areas
Education
Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., 2009, summa cum laude
Madonna University, B.S., 2003, summa cum laude
Bar and Court Admissions
Michigan
Erica E. L. Huddas
Erica Huddas returned to Foster Swift in 2009 after successfully completing the firm's summer associate program in 2008 and wrapping up a very distinguished academic career. In addition to earning her degree summa cum laude, she received Jurisprudence Awards for best overall grade in two courses, served as an associate editor for The Michigan State Law Review, and was a National Italian American Foundation Graduates to Leaders Program Scholarship recipient. The State Bar of Michigan also recognized Erica's aptitude and presented her with the 2009 State Bar of Michigan Tax Student Achievement Award.
Erica is a member of the Trusts and Estates Practice Group where her ability to understand complex tax matters is optimized. She practices in the areas of charitable planned giving, estate and gift tax planning, estate planning, probate litigation including guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, and probate and trust administration.
Admitted to practice law in Michigan, Erica is an active member of both the State Bar of Michigan and the Ingham County Bar Association.
Highlights & Recognitions
State Bar of Michigan Tax Student Achievement Award, 2009
Michigan State University College of Law:
- Dean King Scholar
- Michigan State Law Review, Associate Editor
National Italian American Foundation Graduates to Leaders Program Scholarship Recipient, 2007
News
- Foster Swift Welcomes New Associate Erica Huddas, April 14, 2010
Publications
- DOL Extends Applicability Dates for the Service Provider Fee Disclosure and Participant-Level Fee Disclosure Regulations, Foster Swift Employment, Labor & Benefits Quarterly, Fall 2011
- Congressional Inaction: The Federal Estate Tax Update, Foster Swift Estate Planning Insights, Fall 2010
- New 401(k)/403(b) Plan Fee Disclosure Rules, Foster Swift Employment, Labor & Benefits E-News, September 9, 2010
- Collection of Unpaid Medical Expenses After a Patient's Death, Foster Swift Health Care Law Report, July 2008
Memberships & Affiliations
Legal Affiliations:
- State Bar of Michigan
- Ingham County Bar Association
Community Involvement:
- Cobblestone Preserve Homeowners Association, Board Member and Vice President
