Jill Miller is a business and real estate lawyer with over 25 years of experience representing clients nationwide across industries. She is a shareholder at Hilger Hammond. In addition to her law degree, Jill obtained her MBA from Loyola University of Chicago Graduate School of Business which allows her to assist business owners with both legal and financial matters.
With her in-depth knowledge of corporate and real estate law, Jill assists clients in entity formation, corporate governance, corporate and real estate transactions and succession planning. Jill routinely drafts, negotiates, and finalizes asset, stock, and real estate purchase and sale agreements, shareholder agreements, commercial lease agreements, employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, financing documents, and other business agreements. Jill also counsels non-profit organizations on entity formation and corporate governance.
Jill is active in the East Grand Rapids community, including serving as the former president of the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation.
Education
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts
Ann Arbor, MI
Loyola University of Chicago
School of Law
J.D., cum laude
Chicago, IL
Loyola University of Chicago
Graduate School of Business
M.B.A., summa cum laude
Chicago, IL
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Bar Admissions
- Michigan
- Illinois
- Florida
- Grand Rapids Bar Association
- East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation, 2019 – 2020; President (2019-2020), Vice President (2018-2019)
- East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation, Board Member and Grants Committee Chair, 2014 – 2018
- East Grand Rapids Varsity Hockey Team, Treasurer, 2016-2018
- Kids’ Food Basket, Volunteer, 2008 – 2018
- East Grand Rapids Public Schools, Superintendent’s Advisory Council, 2013 – 2014
- East Grand Rapids Middle School, Treasurer/Assistant Treasurer, 2008 – 2010
- Wealthy Elementary PTA, Treasurer/Assistant Treasurer, 2004 – 2006
- “Corporate Transparency Act – 2024 Update”, Hilger Hammond Resources, November 2023
- “FAR Rule TikTok Ban for Contractors Working on Government Projects,” Hilger Hammond Resources, September 2023
- “Vaccine Mandates as of December 15, 2021”; Hilger Hammond COVID-19 Resources, December 2021
- “Solutions to Non-Payment Defaults for Commercial Landlords and Tenants in the Wake of COVID-19”; Hilger Hammond COVID-19 Resources, November 2021
- “Michigan COVID-19 Gatherings and Mask Order to be Rescinded”; Hilger Hammond COVID-19 Resources, June 2021
- “Mandating Versus Incentivizing the COVID-19 Vaccine: The EEOC Issues Guidance”; Hilger Hammond COVID-19 Resources, June 2021
- “MIOSHA Proposes Permanent Rules on COVID-19”; Hilger Hammond COVID-19 Resources, April 2021
- “Paycheck Protection Program Round 2”; Hilger Hammond COVID-19 Resources, January 2021
- “Now is NOT the Time to Ease Up on COVID-19 Safety and Health Workplace Precautions”; Hilger Hammond COVID-19 Resources, September 2020
- “Paycheck Protection Program Update”; Hilger Hammond COVID-19 Resources, May 2020
- “COVID-19 and Nonprofits: How to Operate Virtually”; Hilger Hammond COVID-19 Resources, April 2020
- “What is in the CARES Act for Nonprofits? FAQs Answered”; Hilger Hammond Construction Law Blog, April 2020
- “Is More Small Business Relief on the Way?”; West Michigan Woman, April 22, 2020
- “It’s Here! COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses”; Hilger Hammond COVID-19 Resources, March 2020
- Contributor, Illinois Practice – Business Organizations, West Publishing Company, 1996
- “Update on Litigation and Enforcement Reforms in Light of the Futures Trading Practices Act”; Futures International Law Letter, Volume XIV, Number 5 & 6, 1994
- Case Studies, Current Legal Issues and changes to the CARWM forms, co-presenter, Commercial Alliance of REALTORS, West Michigan Summit, September 2023
- Legal Update, Commercial Alliance of REALTORS, Grand Rapids, October 2023
- CFMA Program, co-presenter, Grand Rapids, January 2023
- “COVID-19 Update”; Associated Subcontractors of Michigan, General Membership Meeting, co-presenter, October 2020
Recent Publications from attorney Jill Miller:
Attorney Jill Miller Promoted to Hilger Hammond Shareholder
Hilger Hammond Attorneys at Law Announce Jill K. Miller's Promotion to Firm Shareholder Miller Enhances Firm’s Expertise in Business and Real Estate Law Jill Miller Profile We are proud to announce that as of January 3, 2024, Jill K. Miller has been promoted to shareholder at Hilger Hammond. Miller joined…
Corporate Transparency Act – 2024 Update
Don’t Be Caught Off Guard! The 2024 Federal Update to the Corporate Transparency Act Will Affect All Businesses Owners and Requires Action.
FAR Rule TikTok Ban for Contractors Working on Government Projects
On June 2, 2023, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council published an interim rule prohibiting the presence and use of the social media app TikTok and any successor application or service developed or owned by ByteDance Limited. This ban applies to federal contractors and subcontractors “on any information technology owned…
Vaccine Mandates as of December 15, 2021
Workers and employers are in limbo as things change day by day with respect to the status of the Biden administration vaccine mandates. As of December 15, 2021, this is the status of the three vaccine mandates which have been held up in the courts.
Solutions to Nonpayment Defaults for Commercial Landlords and Tenants
This article provides practical, win-win solutions for commercial landlords and tenants to resolve nonpayment concerns as the economy slowly begins its assent back to normalcy.
Michigan COVID-19 Gatherings And Mask Order To Be Rescinded
Effective Tuesday, June 22, 2021, MDHHS’s June 1st Gatherings and Mask Order will be rescinded. All indoor and outdoor capacity restrictions will be removed, and MDHHS will no longer require residents to wear a face mask during indoor gatherings. BUT note that MIOSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Rules, which were revised in May 2021
Mandating Versus Incentivizing The COVID-19 Vaccine: The EEOC Issues Guidance
With COVID-19 vaccines becoming increasingly available in most areas and the new CDC guidance with decreased restrictions for fully vaccinated adults, many employers are asking questions about the ability to mandate vaccinations for their employees.
Paycheck Protection Program Round 2
On Monday, December 21, 2020, the House and Senate passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 which provides for additional Covid-19 relief. The President signed the Act late Sunday, December 27, 2020. Among other relief, the Act provides for a new source of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding for first-time
Now is NOT the Time to Ease Up on COVID-19 Safety and Health Workplace Precautions
Many Michigan businesses are up and running again after the shutdown, although now operating at a new norm. The active Executive Orders relating to COVID-19 contain safety and health workplace guidelines businesses are required to follow if open. Yesterday, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) reminded businesses
COVID-19 and Nonprofits: How to Operate Virtually
The Governor’s Stay at Home Order is now extended through April 30. Many nonprofit organizations will, at a minimum, need to conduct essential functions and board business during this time. How can this task be accomplished? Fortunately, Michigan nonprofit law provides options.