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David M. Buday is a Member of Miller Johnson and has been practicing law since 1989. His practice is focused on representing employers and management in a wide range of labor and employment matters. While his labor and employment practice covers a wide range of industries, Mr. Buday is chair of Miller Johnson’s Employment – Health Care Practice Group. He also serves on the firm’s management committee. Employment Law Mr. Buday provides day-to-day counsel to company owners, co...

Rebecca Strauss is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Rebecca, who practices law in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rebecca is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sarah K. Willey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sarah K., who practices law in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Craig H. Lubben is a Member of the firm and has been practicing law since 1981. Mr. Lubben’s practice is focused on representing business entities, executives, medical professionals, and other individuals in commercial disputes in state and federal court and in various alternative dispute forums. Employment and Workplace Disputes Mr. Lubben possesses extensive experience representing employers in complex workforce controversies, including harassment, discrimination, breach of fiduciary ...

Erika Leuffen Salerno Shadowens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Erika Leuffen, who practices law in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Erika Leuffen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew B. Van Dyk is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Matthew B., who practices law in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bill is a member of the Financial Services Practice Group and has significant experience in public financing, commercial and investment real estate lending and bankruptcy law. He represents financial institutions in a variety of commercial loans with Native American borrowers and has experience with related commercial lending issues such as waivers of sovereign immunity, submission to jurisdiction, governing law and trust lands.

John Allen focuses his practice on business and commercial litigation. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. With over 30 years experience handling legal problems, John has written and co-written dozens of articles and books, and speaks frequently to business and law groups. On a regular basis, he teaches courses in law and trial practice to other lawyers, and often serves as an expert witness. He is a certified arbitrator and mediator.

Julie has practiced family law in Southwest Michigan for over 20 years. She is a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She is past President of the Kalamazoo County Bar Association. And, she was elected twice to serve as a commissioner for the nine counties that comprise District F of the Michigan State Bar.

Michael J. Willis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Michael J., who practices law in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.