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24 March 2026

Miller Johnson Welcomes Bob Birach and Ardiola Sinaj to Immigration Practice Group

DEETROIT, MI – March 24, 2026 – Miller Johnson is pleased to welcome Robert M. (“Bob”) Birach and Ardiola Sinaj to the firm’s Immigration practice. Joining us from Birach Law P.C., they bring extensive experience across the full spectrum of immigration law, including employment‑based petitions, family‑sponsored immigration, and appellate immigration litigation. Mr. Birach and Ms. Sinaj are based out the firm’s fast-growing Detroit office.

“We are thrilled to welcome Bob, Ardiola and the entire Birach Law P.C. team to Miller Johnson,” said John Koryto, a Member of Miller Johnson’s Immigration Practice Group. “Their dedication to clients and passion for immigration law aligns perfectly with our mission to provide exceptional, comprehensive legal support to individuals and employers navigating the U.S. immigration landscape.”

Mr. Birach is a highly experienced immigration attorney with nearly five decades of practice in Michigan. He focuses on complex immigration matters before federal agencies and courts, including removal defense, asylum claims, waivers of inadmissibility, and appellate litigation. Bob is also a recognized expert on H-2A (agricultural) and H-2B (nonagricultural) nonimmigrant temporary worker visas, to provide staffing for farms, wineries, nurseries, greenhouses, seasonal resorts, landscapers and other seasonal businesses. His work has earned longstanding national recognition, including an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale‑Hubbell for more than 20 years and repeated listings in Super Lawyers, Top Lawyer, and Best Lawyers, along with being named Lawyer of the Year in Immigration Law in 2012. Mr. Birach holds a J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and a B.A. from Western Michigan University.

“We are excited to join Miller Johnson’s Immigration team,” said Mr. Birach. “We look forward to contributing to a team known for its excellence and deep commitment to the communities we serve.”

Ms. Sinaj brings more than a decade of experience representing individuals, families, and employers in a wide range of immigration matters, including employment‑based petitions, family‑sponsored immigration, waivers, humanitarian relief, and naturalization. Her practice is defined by a steady focus on helping clients navigate complex and rapidly changing immigration processes with clarity and a strong commitment to service. A long‑standing member of Birach Law P.C., she has played a central role in the firm’s immigration work for many years. Ms. Sinaj holds a J.D. from Wayne State University Law School and a B.A. from Wayne State University.

About Miller Johnson

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 including estate planning and family law. Since 1959, Miller Johnson has been Michigan-based and has served clients worldwide.