Atty. Robert D. Wolford
Robert D. Wolford is a member of the Firm’s Management Committee and has been practicing law since 2001.
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Robert D. Wolford is a family law, business, and bankruptcy attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Miller Johnson PLC. Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert D. Wolford is a member of the Firm’s Management Committee and has been practicing law since 2001
- He is a corporate lawyer who represents automotive suppliers and other manufacturers ranging from publicly traded to closely held as well as nonprofit
- He has significant experience in mergers and acquisitions as well as workouts and bankruptcy
- Mr. Wolford serves as the Legal Counsel to several groups including the Economic Club of Grand Rapids
- He is one of the founders of the West Michigan Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association
- He has received various honors
- In 2011 Mr. Wolford was named one of the inaugural Fellows of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, a professional organization comprised of Fortune 500 companies and Top 250 law firms in an effort to foster diversity in opportunities at all levels of legal employment
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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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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