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23 December 2021

Miller Johnson Adds Real Estate, Estate Planning, and Employment Attorneys

Miller Johnson has welcomed three attorneys to the firm in key practices. Adding the attorneys, all in the Grand Rapids office, continues a significant growth trend for the firm now comprised of 120 attorneys and 90 staff. Brandon M. Duckworth joins as an Associate in the Real Estate practice working on commercial, industrial, mixed use, […]


23 December 2021

Kevin Sutton Interviewed for Detroit News Article on Possibility of Return to Zero-Tolerance in MI Schools

***On December 22, 2021, Kevin Sutton was interviewed for a Detroit News article authored by Jennifer Chambers.*** https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/education/2021/12/23/oxford-high-shooting-threats-discipline-zero-tolerance-michigan-suspensions-expulsions/8917512002/ (subscription required) Michigan moved away from zero- tolerance discipline in schools. Has Oxford changed that? Correction: A 2017 state law amended Michigan school discipline rules, mandating expulsions to three offenses, possessing a dangerous weapon, arson or criminal […]


20 December 2021

Miller Johnson Represents Kamps Inc. in Acquisition of Tritz Pallet, Inc.

The Transaction Miller Johnson represented Michigan based pallet management company Kamps Inc. (Kamps) in the purchase of Tritz Pallet, Inc. (Tritz) of Le Mars, Iowa earlier this month. Tritz is a full-service wooden pallet solutions provider with seven locations across the Great Plains region of the United States. The acquisition expands Kamps physical footprint and […]


16 December 2021

Miller Johnson Welcomes Aimee Jachym to Kalamazoo Office

Miller Johnson welcomes Aimee J. Jachym, a corporate law attorney and former Principal with Miller Canfield, to the firm’s Kalamazoo office. Ms. Jachym represents businesses in commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and compliance matters. During her initial months at Miller Johnson, Ms. Jachym has already closed transactions and contributed to Miller Johnson’s community-focused […]




19 November 2021

Adam Walker Interviewed by Detroit News on suspensions, expulsions spike in Michigan’s schools

***On November 14, 2021, Adam Walker was interviewed for a Detroit News article authored by Jennifer Chambers.*** https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/education/2021/11/15/suspensions-expulsions-michigan-schools-discipline-zero-tolerance-vaping-weapons-unwanted-touching/8553180002/ (subscription required) Groups alarmed as suspensions, expulsions spike in Michigan’s schools Kristine Hickman’s 11-year-old son was excited to return to school on Oct. 1 after being expelled for 180 days for bringing a marijuana gummy to class […]


19 November 2021

Kevin Sutton Interviewed by Michigan Radio on Uptick in Suspensions and Expulsions

***On November 18, 2021, Kevin Sutton was interviewed by Sophia Kalakailo of Michigan Public Radio.*** https://www.michiganradio.org/education/2021-11-18/michigan-advocacy-groups-say-uptick-in-suspensions-and-expulsions-result-of-readjustment-to-in-person-learning Michigan advocacy groups say uptick in suspensions and expulsions result of readjustment to in-person learning Advocacy groups and education lawyers say that expulsions and suspensions from schools have spiked statewide. The Michigan Department of Education says that expulsion data […]


05 November 2021

Miller Johnson Ranked in “Best Law Firms”

Miller Johnson received 48 metropolitan rankings in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® 2022 “Best Law Firms” rankings released today. Miller Johnson has been recognized in each of the 12 consecutive years of Best Law Firms rankings. Firms included in the 2022 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” […]


28 October 2021

Fitzgerald Joins Miller Johnson Healthcare Provider Reimbursement Group

Lori B. Fitzgerald joined Miller Johnson’s Healthcare Provider Reimbursement practice as a litigation attorney working with hospitals and physician groups seeking insurance reimbursement on patient accounts. Ms. Fitzgerald represents medical providers in complex no-fault Personal Injury Protection claims to recover payment of services from insurance companies. She ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and […]