Robert C. Miller

Robert C. Miller is an attorney at Shinners & Cook in Saginaw, Michigan, where he currently serves as President. He focuses on business succession planning, estate planning, probate, litigation, and conflict resolution. Miller advises clients who need practical guidance on business-related problems, contracts, business formation, estate plans, and disputes. His work helps individuals, families, and businesses evaluate options and make informed decisions.

Miller earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Michigan State University in 1977 and his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Cooley Law School in 1983. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1983, the State Bar of Michigan in 1994, and the United States Supreme Court Bar in 1996. His accounting background and legal training support his ability to address estate, business, probate, and succession matters with practical judgment.

Miller joined Shinners & Cook in 1997 and brings experience across planning, transactions, disputes, and client counseling. His work includes helping clients with estate plans, contract issues, business formation, succession questions, probate administration, and conflict resolution. He approaches these matters by learning each client’s goals and priorities before giving advice. This client-centered process helps him identify legal risks, clarify practical choices, and guide clients through sensitive business and family decisions.

Robert C. Miller holds certifications and credentials that strengthen his estate planning and business practice, including Certified Public Accountant in Michigan and Accredited Estate Planner. He also completed probate and estate planning training through the Institute of Continuing Legal Education. Miller is involved in several professional organizations, including estate planning, bar, and accounting groups. He is recognized for careful listening, practical problem solving, and helping clients work through conflicts, succession issues, and planning needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Shinners & Cook, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, State Bar of California
• Accredited Estate Planner, National Association Of Estate Planners & Counsils
• Member, American Bar Association
• Affiliate Member, Michigan Association Of Certified Public Accountants
• Member, Saginaw County Bar Association
• Member, Michigan Association Of Estate Planners
• Member, Northeastern Michigan Estate Planning Counsel
• Member, American Academy Of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants

Licensed State

• Michigan
• California

Education

• Thomas Cooley Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Michigan State University
  BA in Accounting

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