Robert D. Wolford

Robert D. Wolford

Grand Rapids, MI recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011
Miller Johnson PLC

55 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Biography

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.

Miller Johnson PLC

55 Best Lawyers awards

Miller Johnson PLC logo

Overview

  • Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 2001
  • Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 2001

Client Testimonials

Bob Wolford is excellent to work with. He helps to make complex legal matters manageable. His expertise and experience has provided me with confidence in tough situations throughout the years.

Terry Sammon (Mico Industries, Inc.)

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Grand Rapids (2023)
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Grand Rapids (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law

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