Miller Johnson Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 Guide
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – June 4, 2026 – We are proud to share that Miller Johnson has been recognized in Chambers USA 2026: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, placing us among the world’s elite law firms.
Published annually, Chambers USA is a leading legal ranking guide that evaluates law firms and attorneys across the United States through rigorous research and independent analysis, assessing firms based on client feedback, industry reputation and case performance across various practice areas and industries.
Miller Johnson Ranked Among Best
Miller Johnson was ranked among the best in these six practice areas:
- Corporate/M&A
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Labor & Employment
- Litigation: General Commercial
The following editorial highlights Miller Johnson’s ranked practice areas, drawing on client feedback and notable matters handled by the firm:
Corporate / M&A
The Corporate/M&A practice is consistently involved in a broad spectrum of corporate issues, including high-value business and stock sales, joint venture deals and bankruptcy-related matters. Noted for its experience in acting for private and publicly held businesses. Also well placed to advise individual investors.
Clients find Miller Johnson “excels at crafting creative deal structures that maximize value and minimize risk. It also stands out in knowing how to balance the competing interest between buyers and sellers.” Sources applaud the team for its “responsiveness, thoughtfulness and ability to deliver a complete solution to its client base.”
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
The Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice maintains a solid track record acting for prominent regional financial services clients, as well as entities from the healthcare, retail and manufacturing sectors. Offers extensive expertise in the formation and implementation of various types of benefit plans. Also well placed to assist clients on nonqualified deferred compensation plans, as well as benefit and compensation issues arising from mergers and acquisitions.
A client notes, “Miller Johnson is a very, very good law firm.”
Insurance
The Insurance practice is widely recognized for its sophisticated, full-service counsel to insurers, reinsurers, and corporate policyholders across complex coverage, regulatory, and litigation matters. The team combines deep industry knowledge with strategic advocacy, handling high-stakes disputes involving commercial general liability, professional liability, environmental, and specialty lines, as well as bad faith and coverage litigation. Clients value the group’s practical, business-oriented approach, responsiveness, and ability to manage matters from early risk assessment through trial and appeal. Its strong regional presence, coupled with a record of successful outcomes, reinforces its reputation as a go-to practice for complex insurance matters in the Midwest.
IP Litigation
The IP litigation practice is distinguished by its deep focus on complex, high-stakes intellectual property disputes, particularly in patent litigation. The team represents innovative companies across technology and life sciences sectors, handling matters involving infringement, validity, and enforcement in federal courts nationwide. Known for its trial strength and technical sophistication, the firm combines strategic legal insight with a strong command of underlying technologies. Clients value efficient, aggressive advocacy, streamlined staffing model, and ability to deliver high-quality outcomes in bet-the-company disputes, making it a go-to firm for sophisticated IP litigation.
Clients say, “The team is carefully crafted to give a diverse depth and breadth to make sure that the best resources are available for any matter.”
Labor and Employment
The Labor & Employment practice has a solid reputation for its representation of public and private clients across several sectors. Handles a range of dispute work. Highly praised for its experience in management training and alternative dispute resolution. Has a significant traditional labor practice, with areas of expertise including management of union relationships and union avoidance.
A client reports: “Miller Johnson is a longstanding firm with an excellent reputation.”
Litigation: General Commercial
The Litigation: General Commercial practice is recognized for its strong regional presence and ability to handle complex, high-value disputes for a diverse client base. The team represents corporations, financial institutions, and closely held businesses in a broad range of commercial matters, including contract disputes, shareholder and partnership conflicts, business torts, and class actions. With a practical, client-focused approach, the group is known for delivering efficient strategies and favorable outcomes at all stages of litigation, from pre-suit counseling through trial and appeal. Clients highlight the team’s responsiveness, strategic insight, and deep understanding of business operations, making it a trusted advisor for both routine and high-stakes commercial disputes.
One client’s comments: “This team was willing to listen and connect with us, then it did its homework. The attorneys were appropriately aggressive in their approach and understood the negotiating position of each part at a very deep level. Miller Johnson is a good, solid firm.”
Miller Johnson Attorney Rankings
These five attorneys were ranked in the Chambers USA 2026 guide as notable practitioners.
- Dustin J. Daniels – Corporate/M&A
- D. Andrew Portinga – Insurance
- Jeffrey G. Muth – Insurance
- Barry F. Irwin – Intellectual Property Litigation
- Leigh M. Schultz – Labor and Employment
Chambers USA
Chambers USA is a premier legal data and analytics provider, identifying top lawyers and law firms across the U.S. legal market. Utilizing a rigorous research and interview process, their dedicated team conducts thousands of in-depth interviews with clients and legal professionals to ensure accurate and reliable rankings.
Miller Johnson is a full-service firm providing legal counsel to businesses and individuals in corporate matters, employment and labor law, litigation, employee benefits, and private client representation. Since 1959, Miller Johnson has been Michigan-based and has served clients worldwide.
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