Bankruptcy Member

About the Opportunity

Miller Johnson is seeking an accomplished Bankruptcy attorney with an established practice to join our Litigation Practice Group and growing Detroit team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneurial attorney to leverage the strength of one of Michigan's leading full-service law firms while helping expand and shape our bankruptcy and creditors' rights capabilities in Southeast Michigan. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor and strategic problem solver who thrives in sophisticated matters involving financial distress, restructuring, and insolvency. They bring deep experience counseling clients through pivotal moments in the business lifecycle and value collaboration, exceptional client service, and practice growth.

Why Miller Johnson

What sets Miller Johnson apart is not just the work we do, but how we do it. Here, you will find meaningful work, strong collaboration, and a supportive culture where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and authenticity matters. Guided by integrity and candor, grit, a down-to-earth approach, commitment to excellence, and commitment to impact, we foster an environment where attorneys can grow thriving practices, deepen client relationships, contribute meaningfully to the firm's future, and build fulfilling careers.

What You'll Do

• Represent debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, lenders, trustees, and other stakeholders in bankruptcy, insolvency, and restructuring matters.
• Advising clients on complex business reorganizations, workouts, restructurings, and distressed situations.
• Leading matters involving Chapter 11 proceedings, bankruptcy litigation, and related adversary proceedings.
• Developing and implementing creative strategies designed to preserve value, mitigate risk, and achieve clients' business objectives.
• Representing clients in negotiations involving workouts, forbearance agreements, and out-of-court restructurings.
• Drafting and overseeing pleadings, motions, briefs, and other advocacy materials, and appearing before bankruptcy courts and other tribunals as appropriate.
• Counseling clients regarding creditors' rights, collection strategies, and remedies available under state and federal law.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across the Litigation Practice Group and other disciplines, including corporate, real estate, and labor and employment, to deliver practical, business-focused solutions to clients.
• Mentoring and supporting the professional development of junior attorneys while fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Building and strengthening client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand existing engagements and cultivate new business.
• Helping shape the strategic direction and continued growth of Miller Johnson's bankruptcy and creditors' rights practice.

What You Bring

• Sound judgment, exceptional client service, and an entrepreneurial approach to practice growth.
• A Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admission to the Michigan State Bar or eligibility to waive into Michigan.
• Significant experience representing clients in bankruptcy, restructuring, insolvency, and creditors' rights matters.
• Demonstrated experience handling sophisticated commercial bankruptcy proceedings and related litigation.
• A strong established portable book of business that includes relationships with financial institutions, such as large banks, credit unions, SBA lenders, and the financing arms of large corporations, is highly desirable.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and business counseling skills.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Demonstrated success managing complex matters and balancing competing priorities.
• Strong relationship building and business development skills.
• A collaborative approach and desire to contribute to firm leadership and growth.