About Alan D.
Alan D. Walton earned his Bachelor of Science from Eastern Michigan University in 1977, where he majored in political science and took a minor in conservation and resource use. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School in 1980. Those years set the foundation for a career anchored in Michigan law and public-sector concerns.
After completing law school, Walton built a practice in Michigan. The record lists Michigan as his jurisdiction. He combined legal work with community and labor involvement early in his career. For nearly two decades he served as president of AFSCME Local 3069, holding that post from 1986 until 2005. That extended tenure placed him at the intersection of law, public employment issues, and organized labor.
His role with AFSCME Local 3069 involved long-term organizational leadership at the local level. During those years he was the elected head of the local union and a recurring point of contact between members and public employers. The position required handling member concerns, working through grievances, and participating in collective bargaining processes common to public-sector unions. Those responsibilities informed how he approached legal problems and client representation.
Walton’s legal training and union experience have shaped the contours of his practice. He is practiced in matters that arise in state courts and administrative settings. Clients have sought his guidance on disputes that touch on employment, labor relations, and the administrative law issues that follow public employment. His background in political science and resource use adds an additional perspective on cases that involve governmental policy and regulatory frameworks.
Colleagues and clients have noted that his long service in labor leadership gives him a practical understanding of workplace dynamics within public institutions. He has moved between advocacy inside union structures and representation in legal forums. That dual perspective informs the way he assesses risk, negotiates, and prepares matters for hearing.
As of 2026, Walton continues to practice law in Michigan. His current practice frequently addresses public-sector and labor-related matters, reflecting both his legal education and his years leading AFSCME Local 3069.
