September 6th, 2023 by Ima Admin
Skip has significant experience in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury and commercial litigation.
Education
Calvin College (B.A. 1974); University of Detroit (J.D. cum laude 1977)
Professional Affiliations
- Grand Rapids Bar Association (Inter-Professional Relations Committee)
- State Bar of Michigan (Civil Procedure Committee, 1983-1984; Judicial Qualification Committee, 2010 – present)
- Michigan State Bar Foundation (Fellow)
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Michigan Association for Justice
Awards & Achievements
- Founding Member, Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman PLLC Nims & Pylman, 1985
- Named Top Lawyer – 2022- Grand Rapids Magazine
- Lecturer on medical malpractice for lawyers, physicians and nurses.
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America©, Lawyer of the Year, Medical Malpractice, 2011 and 2015
- Selected to Michigan Super Lawyers® list
- “AV – Preeminent Lawyer” peer review rating through Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating available for legal ability and integrity
- Peer selected for inclusion in Leading Lawyers, a listing of the leading lawyers limited to 5 percent of licensed attorneys in the State of Michigan
September 6th, 2023 by Ima Admin
William F. Mills has specialized knowledge in the areas of personal injury law, product liability law, civil rights, medical malpractice, construction site negligence, complex commercial litigation and automotive liability.
Education
Hope College (B.A. 1968); University of Michigan Law School (J.D. 1974)
Professional Affiliations
- Grand Rapids Bar Association (former Trustee)
- State Bar of Michigan (Fellow, served on numerous committees)
- Elected member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (limited to 500 attorneys in the U.S.)
- American College of Trial Lawyers, by invitation only based on trial experience
- American Board of Trial Advocates, by invitation only based on trial experience(Former Michigan Chapter President)
- The American Association for Justice
- Michigan Association for Justice
Awards & Achievements
- Founding Member, Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman PLLC Nims & Pylman, 1985
- Grand Rapids Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2010
- Respected Advocate Award, Michigan Defense Trial Counsel, 2009
- Lecturer in the field of trial tactics and procedures.
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© since 1995; Lawyer of the Year, Medical Malpractice, 2012 and 2016; Lawyer of the Year, Personal Injury, 2010, 2014, 2021, 2022
- Selected to Michigan Super Lawyers® list
- “AV – Preeminent Lawyer” peer review rating through Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating available for legal ability and integrity
- First Recipient of American Board of Trial Advocates Civility Award, 2016
- Recipient of the Michigan State Bar Outstanding Achievement Award 2015
- Peer selected for inclusion in Leading Lawyers, a listing of the leading lawyers limited to 5 percent of licensed attorneys in the State of Michigan
- Recipient of the Richard Baxter Exemplary Advocate Award 2021
- Battery Executive Officer (Awarded two Purple Hearts)
- Artillery Officer in Vietnam, where he served as a Forward Observer and Firing
Community Service
- Served on the board of Hope Network, which is dedicated in part to people with brain injuries and physical disabilities. Served for 9 years, President for 2
- Served on the board of Holland Home, a facility for the elderly
- Served on board of Heartside Ministries Served on his church board on multiple occasions
- Served on school board for Grand Rapids Christian High School
- Currently serving on the Camp Geneva Board, Vice President
- Volunteers offering Pro Bono legal services to the underserved in the Grand Rapids area
September 6th, 2023 by Ima Admin
Scott has extensive experience in the areas of product liability, medical device defects, medical malpractice and birth trauma, personal injury, road design and construction site accidents, and complex litigation.
Education
University of Michigan (B.A. 1979);
Wayne State University Law School (J.D. 1982)
Professional Affiliations
- Grand Rapids Bar Association (member, Executive Committee, President 2020-2021, Treasurer 2017-2019)
- State Bar of Michigan
- The American Association for Justice
- Michigan Association for Justice
- Fellow, Michigan Justice Foundation
Awards & Achievements
- Founding Partner, Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman PLLC Nims & Pylman – 1985
- Named Top Lawyer – 2022 – Grand Rapids Magazine
- Listed in Woodward/White, Best Lawyers in America (24th Ed)
- American Board of Trial Advocates [ABOTA]
- “AV – Preeminent Lawyer” peer review rating through Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating available for legal ability and integrity
- National Trial Lawyers Association, Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- Selected to Michigan Super Lawyers®
- Peer selected for inclusion in Leading Lawyers, a listing of the leading lawyers limited to 5 percent of licensed attorneys in the State of Michigan
- Contributing author and lecturer in product liability, Michigan no-fault law, and medical malpractice
- Featured speaker at Citizens Law School and the engineering program at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Moderator and contributing author, “As Judges See It: Top Mistakes Attorneys Make in Civil Litigation”, NBI, 2014
- Moderator and contributing author, “What Civil Court Judges Want You to Know”, NBI
- Contributing author, “Handling Medical Negligence Cases in Michigan”, NBI
- Contributing author, “Avoiding Environmental Liability in Michigan”, NBI
- Currently serves as a mediator
Community Service
- Facilitative mediator for the Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan
- Pro Bono Counsel for Legal Aid of Western Michigan
- Legal Studies Advisory Board – Grand Valley State University
- Kentwood Public Schools Foundation, Board Member and Past President
Testimonials
“. . . just a note to tell you how pleased I was with the outcome of my lawsuit. I knew I could place my trust in you and you came through with flying colors. I appreciate all that your staff did on my behalf as well, not only were they very nice to me; I also felt they were in my corner as well! If I ever need legal representation again, I will not hesitate to give you a call.” –JF
“Thank you so much for all your help regarding my car accident case. I was very pleased with the result. . . . I wish your firm all the best. I will definitely keep you in mind in case any of my family/friends would need help.”—CI