Overview
In addition to his deep experience in labor, employment, fair housing litigation, and administrative law matters, individuals and entities doing business in myriad industries have sought Brett Miller’s counsel in traditional labor matters such as grievance arbitrations, collective bargaining, and more. He routinely prevails in defending clients on administrative charges brought before a variety of governmental agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, National Labor Relations Board, Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and others.
Recognized by his colleagues for his outstanding capabilities, in addition to his full-time litigation and counseling practice, Mr. Miller is Assistant General Counsel - Labor and Employment for Butzel. He serves as Co-Practice Department Chair of the firm’s Labor and Employment group and as Practice Leader of the Employment Litigation group. He is additionally a member of the firm’s Personnel, Professional Development, and Recruiting Committees.
Brett Miller is a Shareholder practicing in Butzel’s Detroit office. He received his juris doctor, cum laude, from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where he was a member of the Law Review and Moot Court Board of Directors, and his undergraduate degree from James Madison University, cum laude, with distinction.
Mr. Miller has been recognized time and again by numerous prestigious legal publications for his expertise in Labor and Employment Law. He frequently serves as a speaker on labor and employment topics to clients, other lawyers, and industry professionals. He has been sought by television and radio syndications for his commentary on notable employment and labor matters in the news, including the 2023 UAW strike involving the Detroit Three automakers, and has additionally written numerous articles on all aspects of Employment Law.
Primary Practice Areas
Credentials
Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law 2005, J.D. (cum laude)
James Madison University 2002 (cum laude, with distinction)
Admissions
- Michigan
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Memberships
- Michigan Healthcare Human Resource Association
- State Bar of Michigan – Labor & Employment Law Section
- Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS)
- Michigan Healthcare Human Resources Association
- Michigan Hospital Association
Awards & Recognitions
Awards & Recognitions
The Best Lawyers in America® - Employment Law - Management, 2024
AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell
Michigan Lawyers Weekly – Leaders in the Law 2022
Michigan Lawyers Weekly - Up & Coming Lawyers 2015
Michigan Super Lawyers - Rising Stars 2009-2010, 2013-2014, 2016-2019
DBusiness Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit - Franchise Law, 2020-2022; Labor and Employment Law, 2020-2023
Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Labor & Employment, 2018-2023