Jill K. Miller

Of Counsel

Jill Miller, an attorney in Dickinson Wright’s Grand Rapids office, focuses her practice on corporate and real estate law, bringing more than 25 years of experience advising a diverse range of clients nationwide. She assists businesses at every stage—from formation and governance to complex transactional work—offering strategic business guidance alongside insightful legal counsel. Jill holds an M.B.A. from Loyola University of Chicago in addition to her J.D., uniquely positioning her to help clients effectively navigate both financial and operational complexities.

Her practice includes drafting and negotiating asset, stock, and real estate purchase agreements, commercial leases, corporate governance documents, operating agreements, and shareholder agreements. Jill also regularly advises nonprofit organizations on entity formation and compliance matters.

Clients value Jill’s insightful counsel, pragmatic approach, and her proven ability to achieve their strategic objectives efficiently and effectively.

Education & Credentials

Education

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

J.D.
  • cum laude

Loyola University Chicago, Quinlan School of Business

M.B.A.
  • summa cum laude

University of Michigan

B.A.

Bar Admission

  • Michigan
  • Illinois
  • Florida

Acknowledgements

  • Michigan Lawyers Weekly
    • Influential Women of Law, 2024

Prominent Assignments

  • Managed $20 million acquisition of privately held construction company
  • Managed asset sale of construction supply business to a public company
  • Managed $17 million stock sale of construction company to private equity group
  • Facilitated the consolidation of three regional quick-service restaurant chains into a single national corporate structure
  • Contributed to the merger of two major retail real estate developers, resulting in the creation of one of the nation’s largest outlet center ownership groups

Professional Involvement

  • Member, Grand Rapids Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • President (2019–2020), Vice President (2018–2019), East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation
  • Board Member and Grants Committee Chair, East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation, 2014–2018
  • Member, Superintendent’s Advisory Council, East Grand Rapids Public Schools, 2013–2014 

Publications/Presentations

  • Presenter, “Succession Planning: Avoiding the Succession Trap: Proactive Strategies for Smooth Transitions,” Doeren Mayhew 2024 Perspectives Conference
    Presenter, “Legacy & Contingency Planning,” MDOT 2024 Annual Small Business Development Conference
    Presenter, Commercial Alliance of Realtors Summit, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
    Presenter, “COVID-19 Update,” Associated Subcontractors of Michigan, General Membership Meeting, October 2020
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