Practice areas: Business Litigation, Employment Litigation, Class Action & Mass Torts; view more
Licensed in Michigan since: 1986
Education: Wayne State University Law School
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The Miller Law Firm, P.C.
950 West University DriveSuite 300
Rochester, MI 48307 Visit website
E. Powell Miller is the founding partner of The Miller Law Firm, P.C., located in Rochester, Michigan. He concentrates his practice on high-stakes commercial disputes, including "bet-the-company" matters, automotive industry litigation, class actions and securities fraud. He also handles shareholder oppression, employment, probate and arbitration proceedings. Retained by Fortune 500 companies and prominent entities, he provides comprehensive representation across Michigan and numerous state and federal jurisdictions throughout the U.S.
Approaching complex disputes with strategic litigation knowledge, Mr. Miller manages severe corporate, financial and contractual challenges for his clients. His practice centers on navigating multijurisdictional lawsuits, resolving intricate shareholder dynamics and addressing critical industry-specific conflicts. By offering focused advocacy in both trial and arbitration settings, he works to protect institutional interests, safeguard business investments and pursue favorable legal outcomes for corporations and individual clients facing high-risk legal exposures nationwide.
Mr. Miller earned his bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and his Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School in 1986. Admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1986, he is licensed across multiple federal courts. Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America each year since 2005, he also holds an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, a “Superb” rating on Avvo and a ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners as a top trial lawyer.
Centering his practice on client-centric service, Mr. Miller prioritizes clear communication, tailored litigation strategies and decisive advocacy for every client he represents. As a trial lawyer who routinely handles high-profile matters across the U.S., he aligns his legal tactics directly with each client's unique objectives. By combining rigorous court preparation with dedicated personal attention, he provides dedicated representation focused on protecting his clients' vital interests throughout complex litigation.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Business Litigation, Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, Estate Planning & Probate, General LitigationFocus areas
Class Actions, Litigation, Probate & Estate Administration
- 50% Business Litigation
- 20% Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff
- 10% Estate Planning & Probate
- 10% General Litigation
First Admitted: 1986, Michigan
Professional Webpage: https://millerlawpc.com/attorneys/e-powell-miller/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of Michigan, 1986
Representative Clients
- Penske Automotive Group, 2012
- Johnson Controls, 2012
Pro bono / Community Service
- Inns of Oakland County, 2012
Educational Background
- University of Detroit Jesuit High School, 1979
- Georgetown University, B.A., 1983
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Guest Lecturer, Securities Fraud Litigation, CLE Seminar Chicago, Illinois, 2011, 2011
- Guest Lecturer, University of Michigan School of Law, 2009
- Guest Lecturer, University of Michigan Securities Fraud Seminar, 2010
- Guest Lecturer, University of Michigan School of Law Securities Fraud Seminar, 2011
- Guest Lecturer, University of Michigan School of Law Securities Fraud Seminar, 2012
- Article, The Supreme Court's decision in Tellabs, Michigan Bar Journal, 2007
- Lecturer, Regularly on Securities Litigation, University of Michigan School of Law
- Adjunct Professor, Teaching Trial Practice, University of Detroit Law School
- Speaker, Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Securities Fraud Class Actions specifically focusing on Securities and Financial Class Actions
Honors
- Best Lawyers of America, Bet The Company Litigation, 2011
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2026
- AV Preeminent* rating through Martindale-Hubbell
- Magna Cum Laude, Wayne State University Law School, 1986
- Editor, Wayne Law Review, Wayne State University Law School, 1986
- Fortune Magazine, 2009
- Debate Champion, New York City Debate Invitational -- Bronx High School of Science, 1978
- Top 100 lawyers in Michigan in 2006, 2007, and 2008
- Named, Honor Society, Wayne State University Law School, 1986
- Best Lawyers in America 2009, 2010, 2011
- Harvard University National Debate Tournament First Place Harvard University, 1980
- First Place Superbowl of Debate Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1979
- Best Lawyers of America, 2005
- Order of the Coif, Wayne State University Law School, 1986
- Fortune 500 Go To Law Firm
Industry Groups
- Automotive
- Industrial
Office location for E. Powell Miller
950 West University Drive
Suite 300
Rochester, MI 48307
Phone: 248-841-2200
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2026
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