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26 July 2021

Matt Van Dyk Honored as Real Estate “Go To Lawyer”

Matthew B. Van Dyk has been selected as a 2021 “Go To Lawyer” for Real Estate and Condominium Law in Michigan by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Mr. Van Dyk is the Chair of Miller Johnson’s Real Estate practices and serves as the firm’s Administrative Member in Kalamazoo. He has been practicing law since 2004. Mr. Van […]


17 May 2021

Miller Johnson Represents TRM Equity in Acquisition of Elyria Foundry

The Transaction Earlier this year, TRM Equity acquired Elyria Foundry. Based in Elyria, Ohio and Greenville, Pennsylvania, Elyria Foundry specializes in ductile iron castings ranging from 50 to 200,000 pounds and serving a broad set of markets including defense, oil and gas, construction equipment and mining. “The foundry industry has been under considerable pressure over […]


26 April 2021

Estate Planning Attorney Bobbi Hines Joins Miller Johnson

Bobbi S. Hines has joined Miller Johnson as a Member in the firm’s Probate and Estate Planning practice group. Ms. Hines brings 15+ years’ experience as an estate planning, elder law, and Medicaid attorney. She previously practiced at a mid-sized firm in Grand Rapids. “Bobbi is an important addition to our team because of her […]


12 April 2021

Brandon Griffith Joins Miller Johnson Intellectual Property Practice

Brandon Griffith has joined Miller Johnson as a Member in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group as the firm builds additional strength in protecting clients’ IP assets. Mr. Griffith comes to Miller Johnson from a large Detroit-based firm where he represented companies in the multifaceted landscapes of business and intellectual property strategy. Mr. Griffith brings […]


25 March 2021

Miller Johnson Welcomes Brett Swearingen, Spencer Layson

Miller Johnson welcomes Brett Swearingen and Spencer Layson as associate attorneys. The attorneys join the firm’s Grand Rapids office. Brett Swearingen brings his practice to the Employment & Labor section from the U.S. Department of Labor. At the DOL, Mr. Swearingen counseled the Deputy Secretary and Secretary on employee benefits and civil rights matters and […]


22 March 2021

O’Rourke Elected to Membership at Miller Johnson

Matthew M. O’Rourke was recently elected to Membership at Miller Johnson. Mr. O’Rourke practices in the firm’s Employment & Labor group, focusing on employment litigation, counseling clients on employment policies and practices and traditional labor. Mr. O’Rourke is a member of Miller Johnson’s recruiting committee and part of the firm’s Project Giveback pro bono initiative. […]


16 March 2021

Miller Johnson Represents Zeeland Lumber & Supply in its Sale to US LBM

The Transaction In November 2020, US LBM acquired the business of Zeeland Lumber & Supply (Zeeland), a building products dealer and manufacturer serving the Midwest. Zeeland operates three full-service lumber and supply yards and three truss and component facilities scattered throughout Michigan and Northern Indiana that distribute an expansive range of products such as windows, […]


24 February 2021

Miller Johnson Represents SpendMend in Acquisition of Turnkey Pharmacy Solutions and Elevate340B

The Transaction In 2020, SpendMend, the leading provider of solutions to optimize the cost-cycle for the healthcare industry, completed the acquisition of Turnkey Pharmacy Solutions and Elevate340B. SpendMend immediately re-launched the joint end-to-end offering as SpendMend Pharmacy, specializing in compliance, optimization and growth services for 340B programs at hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities across the […]


05 February 2021

“Project Giveback” to Provide Community Legal Aid

Miller Johnson has launched Project Giveback, a pro bono service initiative providing access, resources, and solutions to those in the community historically underserved by the legal system. The firm announced the program which will include attorneys from multiple practices with wide-ranging support for personal, business, protective, and financial needs of individuals. “Project Giveback is intended […]


05 February 2021

Miller Johnson Announces 2021 Firm Leadership; Dick Hillary Elected to Management Committee

David Buday and Bob Wolford, Managing Members, announced the following leadership positions at Miller Johnson. The terms are effective immediately. Dick Hillary has been elected to the firm’s five-member Management Committee for a 3-year term. Mr. Hillary is a commercial litigator representing business entities and individuals, including hospitals, physician groups, large and small corporations, and […]