Michigan Super Lawyers Recognizes 15 Miller Johnson Attorneys in 2026
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – August 19, 2026 – Miller Johnson is proud to announce that 15 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for recognition by Super Lawyers as 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers and Michigan Rising Stars. In addition, Lauretta (Laurie) K. Murphy is again named a Top 50 Women attorney in Michigan.
Miller Johnson – 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers are selected for their annual, state-by-state lists via a patented multi-step selection process. A lawyer is nominated by their peers, evaluated by third-party research across 12 key categories, reviewed by a highly credentialed blue-ribbon panel of attorneys, and then selection occurs. Only 5% of lawyers are selected by Super Lawyers.
Detroit
- William D. Gilbride, Jr. – Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Todd A. Holleman – Business Litigation
- Emily C. Palacios – Land Use/Zoning
Grand Rapids
- Jeffrey J. Fraser – Employment & Labor
- Raj A. Malviya – Estate & Probate
- Lauretta K. Murphy – Estate & Probate
- Jeffrey G. Muth – Business Litigation
- Matthew L. Vicari – Business Litigation
Kalamazoo
- Craig H. Lubben – Business Litigation
- Sarah K. Willey – Employment & Labor
Miller Johnson – 2026 Michigan Rising Stars
To be considered a Rising Star, candidates must be either 40 years old or younger or licensed to practice for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of eligible attorneys receive the “Rising Star” recognition.
Detroit
- Ali Fardoun – Business / Corporate
- Saniya Khare – Alternative Dispute Resolution
Grand Rapids
- John Andersh – Real Estate
- James A. Buster – Business Litigation
- Douglas M. Johnson – Land Use/Zoning
About Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers recognizes the top attorneys nationwide, across a variety of practice areas and firm sizes, using a patented process of independent research and peer input. The lawyers selected include those with many years of experience, as well as the Rising Stars of the profession.
Miller Johnson is a full-service law firm delivering strategic legal counsel to businesses and individuals through corporate law, employment and labor, litigation, mergers & acquisitions, education law, and private client services. The firm’s 170+ attorneys serve clients across regional, national, and global markets from offices in Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo. For more than six decades, Miller Johnson has helped clients navigate complex legal matters through a collaborative, practical, and results-driven approach. The firm is recognized in Chambers USA; Best Lawyers; Best Law Firms; Legal 500; and additional leading rankings and recognition publications reflecting its commitment to excellence and client service.
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