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Patrick Miles
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Patrick Miles, Jr.

Partner

Grand Rapids

171 Monroe Avenue NW
Suite 1000
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2694

P 616-742-3939

F 616-742-3999

Patrick Miles is a former U.S. Attorney advising businesses and organizations on corporate compliance, governance matters and business transactions. He also leads internal investigations, monitorships and federal equity receiverships. Drawing on over 30 years of experience as both a federal prosecutor and business counselor, Patrick represents entities ranging from local startups and private ventures to international corporations, focusing on practical solutions to complex legal and regulatory challenges.

OVERVIEW

Patrick Miles is a former U.S. Attorney advising businesses and organizations on corporate compliance, governance matters and business transactions. He also leads internal investigations, monitorships and federal equity receiverships. Drawing on over 30 years of experience as both a federal prosecutor and business counselor, Patrick represents entities ranging from local startups and private ventures to international corporations, focusing on practical solutions to complex legal and regulatory challenges.

As the Obama-appointed U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan (2012-2017), Patrick was the chief legal and law enforcement officer covering 49 Michigan counties. This public service experience gave him unique insight into federal criminal and civil matters, as well as exposure to local, tribal, state and federal government officials.

Before his federal appointment, Patrick spent two decades in private practice handling business formation, mergers and acquisitions, financing and contracts. He helped minority and woman-owned businesses secure financing and certification and also guided clients through Michigan’s liquor licensing process. Patrick’s experience includes representing local governments in telecommunications public right-of-way management, cable television franchising, and Federal Communications Commission proceedings. This regulatory experience helps his clients as they navigate compliance requirements and government relations.

Patrick is an active volunteer in the community and a frequent author and speaker to professional audiences on legal issues, professionalism, diversity and inclusion and to youth audiences regarding leadership and service. He offers an extraordinary perspective to teenage audiences, as he graduated from high school at age 16.

Professional and Community Involvement

Former president, Grand Rapids Bar Association, 2004-2005

Former trustee, Grand Rapids Bar Association, 1999-2002

Former board of trustees chairman, Aquinas College

Former board chairman, Inner-City Christian Fellowship/Nonprofit Housing Corporation

Current vice chair and former board treasurer, Hope Network

Former board treasurer, Spectrum Health Hospitals

Former board president, Grand Rapids Black Chamber of Commerce

Board member, Corewell Health Hospitals—West Foundation

Grammateus, Beta Omicron Chapter, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity

Honors

Honorary Doctor of Humanities, Saginaw Valley State University, 2023

The Best Lawyers in America, 2025

Grand Rapids Magazine Top Lawyers, 2022-2024

Grand Rapids Business Journal's Notable West Michigan Lawyers, 2023

Michigan Super Lawyers, 2006-2011

Michigan Jaycees, Outstanding Young Michigander Award, 2005

State Bar of Michigan Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, 1996

Grand Rapids Business Journal's 40 Under 40 business leaders, 2002, 2005 and 2007

Number of other awards from the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, West Michigan United Way, NAACP, Grand Rapids Jaycees, and National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives

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