David L. Miller specializes in workers compensation defense, labor relations, and employment law, providing comprehensive legal representation to a diverse range of private and public employers. Mr. Miller’s workers’ compensation practice includes representing self-insured and insured employers. Mr. Miller has managed national workers’ compensation claims on behalf of several self-insured clients. Mr. Miller assisted these clients to develop comprehensive risk and litigation management programs.
With extensive experience in this field, Mr. Miller serves as a trusted counselor, offering strategic guidance and crafting cost-effective solutions to address workplace challenges for employees or unions. In situations where litigation becomes necessary, he skillfully defends employers before administrative agencies and courts, consistently achieving favorable outcomes for his clients. Notably, Mr. Miller has obtained jury verdicts in discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases, showcasing his abilities in navigating complex legal disputes as well as favorable resolution of workers compensation claims.
As a speaker and accomplished writer, Mr. Miller has contributed to various legal publications, further solidifying his authority in the field. Mr. Miller frequently presents to employer groups regarding the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, as well as the interaction between this act and various leave of absence laws. His notable written works include “New Challenges and Opportunities for Employer Leave of Absence Programs” (Illinois State Bar Journal, March 2009) and “The Purchase, Sale, Relocation, or Shutdown of a Business” (Co-author, The Labor Law Handbook, Illinois Institute of Continuing Education). Additionally, he has co-authored articles such as “Reasonable Accommodation Under the Americans with Disabilities Act” (Gonzaga University Law Review, Vol. 28 No. 2, Spring 1993) and “The Americans With Disabilities Act: A New Challenge for Employers” (The Tort and Insurance Law Journal, Vol. 27 No. 1, Fall 1991). Mr. Miller’s contributions to the legal community have earned him recognition, having been named an Illinois Super Lawyer in Labor & Employment Law by Law & Politics and Chicago Magazine from 2008 to 2025.
Mr. Miller’s practice also covers a wide range of matters in addition to workers compensation defense. His expertise extends to drafting and enforcing non-compete agreements, resolving shareholder disputes, negotiating union contracts, handling overtime pay class actions, addressing pension fund claims for contributions, wage claims, and managing OSHA investigations. With his comprehensive knowledge and meticulous approach, Mr. Miller consistently delivers exceptional legal representation to his clients, ensuring their best interests are safeguarded at all times.
Position
- Partner
Areas of Practice
- Workers’ Compensation Defense
- Labor and Employment
- Commercial Litigation
Recognitions
- Leading Lawyers
- Super Lawyers (2017–2025)
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1987
Education
- Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, 1987 Juris Doctor
- Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts, 1984 Bachelor of Arts
Affiliations
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- American Bar Association
