Fink Bressack is proud to announce that partner Philip D.W. Miller has been recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as one of the publication’s 2025 Go-To Business Litigation Lawyers.
Being named one of Weekly’s Go-To Business Litigation Lawyers is an honor reserved for attorneys who demonstrate exceptional skill, leadership, and proven results in the field of business litigation.
Michigan Lawyers Weekly defines a “Go-To Lawyer” as:
- A lawyer who is an expert in their field, well-versed in the nuances of the case law, statutes and regulations clients will encounter.
- A lawyer who is experienced and enjoys a record of success, with many cases that give testimony to the quality advice the lawyer can provide.
- A lawyer to whom other lawyers make referrals because of their experience and accomplishments.
- A lawyer who can think creatively and identify all options for a client.
- A lawyer you would name when a friend from another state calls because they have a client who needs legal help in Michigan.
This award highlights Philip’s extensive experience representing clients in complex commercial disputes and reinforces his standing as a trusted advocate in Michigan’s business litigation landscape.
This achievement reflects Philip’s courtroom success as well as his strategic counsel in high stakes matters involving corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions litigation, securities class actions, partnership disputes, environmental litigation and regulatory enforcement. His ability to navigate complicated financial and corporate issues makes him a sought-after business litigation lawyer for companies and individuals across Michigan and beyond.
A Distinguished Career in Business Litigation
Philip brings extensive experience in commercial litigation to Fink Bressack’s business litigation practice. He has represented technology companies, financial institutions, investment advisers, venture capital funds, municipal entities, and private individuals in matters involving contract disputes, securities litigation, LLC and partnership disputes, shareholder derivative actions, SEC and DOJ enforcement proceedings, and internal investigations.
Throughout his career, Philip has secured victories for his clients in state and federal courts across the country, including Michigan, California, Delaware, and multiple federal jurisdictions. His business litigation record encompasses trial wins including:
- A multi-million-dollar damages award for a technology company following a six-week jury trial,
- A judgment in favor of his client, a renowned Napa Valley winery, in a breach of contract case, and
- A complete defense victory for a telecommunications company following a bench trial in a multi-party licensing dispute.
Philip’s advocacy extends beyond trial courts. He has successfully represented clients before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Ninth and Sixth Circuits, including a case resulting in a published decision concerning the Class Action Fairness Act. His courtroom presence and strategic case management positions him as an authority in business litigation and a standout among Michigan trial lawyers.
Professional Background
Philip D.W. Miller earned his J.D. from Stanford Law School, where he served as an editor of the Stanford Journal of Animal Law and Policy. He previously earned a master’s degree, summa cum laude, from Yale Divinity School, and an undergraduate degree in philosophy from Denison University, also summa cum laude and with election to Phi Beta Kappa. He is admitted to the State Bars of Michigan and California and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, the Northern and Central Districts of California, and the United States Courts of Appeals for the Sixth and Ninth Circuits.
Firm Excellence
With this achievement, Philip joins David H. Fink (a Leader in the Law and a member of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Inaugural Hall of Fame), and Nathan J. Fink (a 2017 Up and Coming Lawyer) among Fink Bressack’s partners honored by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.
