Atty. Richard E. Hillary II
Richard (Dick) E. Hillary, II, is a member of Miller Johnson and has been practicing law since 1996.
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Richard E. Hillary II is a business and litigation attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Miller Johnson PLC. Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard (Dick) E. Hillary, II, is a member of Miller Johnson and has been practicing law since 1996
- He is a commercial litigator
- Mr. Hillary represents a wide variety of business entities and individuals
- including hospitals, physician groups, large and small corporations, and individuals in all facets of litigation
- Before joining Miller Johnson, Mr. Hillary served as law clerk for the Honorable William B. Murphy of the Michigan Court of Appeals
- Health Care Reimbursement Mr. Hillary counsels and represents hospitals and physician groups in recovering payment for medical services from insurance companies, ERISA health benefit plans, and other payers
- Mr. Hillary is a member of Miller Johnson’s Health Care Provider Reimbursement Practice Group
- His expertise is in obtaining insurance reimbursement for patient accounts
- He has successfully litigated numerous cases against insurance companies on issues such as intentional-act exclusions, priority disputes, medical necessity, and the reasonableness of medical charges
- In addition to recovering unpaid and overdue medical charges on behalf of his health care provider clients, Mr. Hillary has recovered penalties, including attorney fees and interest, many times
- The penalties that he has collected have often exceeded the amount of the underlying claim
- ERISA Litigation Mr. Hillary is a member of Miller Johnson’s ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) litigation practice group
- He represents and counsels businesses, employers, insurers, retirement and welfare benefits plans, third-party claim administrators, hospitals, and others in connection with claims for benefits, breach of fiduciary duty, and other disputes arising under ERISA
- Mr. Hillary regularly represents disability insurance carriers, employers as plan sponsors and administrators, and claim administrators in both routine and complex employee benefits litigation in state and federal court
- Commercial Litigation Mr. Hillary represents individuals and corporations in prosecuting and defending a variety of commercial cases, including claims of breach of contract, negligence, shareholder oppression, and many others
- White Collar Crime and Regulatory Compliance Mr. Hillary advises physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers on the complex issues involved in complying with federal and state criminal laws and regulations relating to the health care industry
- Appellate Practice As a former law clerk for the Michigan Court of Appeals, Mr. Hillary’s background provides a unique expertise in handling all types of appeals, both civil and criminal
- He has successfully briefed and argued numerous appeals in state and federal court
- Professional Affiliations, Activities and Honors Mr. Hillary is a member of the Federal Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
- He also is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Grand Rapids Bar Association, and the Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Michigan
- Mr. Hillary is active with the Grand Rapids Bar Association where he is the past Chair of the Litigation Section and an elected Trustee for 2009-2012
- He is the past-President for the Gerald R. Ford American Inns of Court
- Mr. Hillary recently served as the Vice Chair of Miller Johnson’s Litigation Section
- He also serves as a Trustee for the Kent County Legal Assistance Center
- Mr. Hillary is listed in “The Best Lawyers in America®” for Commercial Litigation
- Education Mr. Hillary received his law degree in 1996 from the University of Toledo, where he was a published member of the University of Toledo Law Review, and his undergraduate degree in 1992 from the University of Michigan
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Grand Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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