Jeffrey J. Fraser

Jeffrey J. Fraser

Grand Rapids, MI recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009
Miller Johnson PLC

56 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Grand Rapids.

Biography

Jeffrey J. Fraser represents public and private employers across the country in employment and labor relations matters. He has extensive experience counseling employers regarding Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) [disability management] issues; anti-harassment matters; effective discipline and discharge, union avoidance, collective bargaining, employment discrimination avoidance, and administrative agency matters.

Mr. Fraser has an advanced understanding of complicated disability management issues that challenge employers. He is valued for his counsel regarding untangling the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), workers’ compensation, and short and long term disability overlaps.

Mr. Fraser regularly is the lead employer representative/spokesperson in collective bargaining negotiations. He helps employers develop proposals and strategize means to reach effective negotiation outcomes. He also helps employers navigate matters before the National Labor Relations Board, including defending unfair labor practice charges and litigating claims.

Mr. Fraser has a wide-ranging and diverse client base including automotive manufacturers with multi-state operations, health care providers, nonprofit organizations, agricultural and food distribution enterprises, insurance and financial institutions, and public and privately-held companies.

Mr. Fraser is a frequent presenter on employment and labor relations law topics to clients and professional organizations. The audiences range from the Michigan Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (MISHRM) to various local Employer Associations and Human Resource Groups.

Miller Johnson PLC

56 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1989

  • Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
  • Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
  • University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1989

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Litigation - Labor and Employment
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Employment Law - Management, Grand Rapids (2026)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Grand Rapids (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Education Law
Special Focus:
  • Employment
  • Labor
  • Management
Awards:
  • Mr. Fraser is named in “The Best Lawyers in America®” for labor and employment law

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