Michael D. Miller

Mike completed his undergraduate degree in Philosophy at the University of Minnesota. Finding no job openings for a philosopher, he opted for law school. After a short stint with the county attorney’s office, he entered workers’ compensation practice and has defended employers and workers compensation insurers exclusively since 1987. Mike joined McCollum Crowley in 1992 and has been a partner since 1995. He has successfully argued many important cases at the Minnesota Supreme Court, and he is a Rule 114 qualified neutral/mediator.

Mike has made many good friends through his work—both clients and fellow lawyers alike—whom he considers part of his extended family. Golf is a passion for Mike, as is cooking (he’s fair at both). Mike is a Vietnam vet and is proud of the service he provided to his country.

Dedication and thoughtful analysis are among the strengths Mike brings to his practice. He works hard to keep his clients informed with all the essential information necessary to assess liability and damages and does so in a timely manner. Often irreverent but always respectful, Mike is fun to work with.

Education

  • Hamline University (JD)
  • University of Minnesota (BA)

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota
  • Wisconsin

Significant Cases

  • Rural American Bank of Greenwald v. Herickhoff et al., 485 N.W.2d 702 (Minn.S.Ct.) successfully establishing new legal doctrine respecting debtor-creditor rights
  • Taft v. Advanced United, 725 N.W.2d 725 (Minn.S.Ct.) successfully establishing jurisdictional and equitable apportionment doctrines
  • Seehus v. Bor-Son Construction, Inc., 783 N.W.2d 144 (Minn 2010) MIGA jurisdictional case

Community Involvement

  • Service to U.S. Army Security Agency, Viet Nam 1969-1970

Professional Memberships

  • American Bar Association – Commercial Law Section
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Hennepin County Bar Association
  • Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association