Irwin IP LLP, now a part of Miller Johnson, is proud to announce that eight attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for their outstanding work in intellectual property law.
Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Honorees
- Barry F. Irwin – Copyright Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, Patent Law, and Trademark Law
- Jason Keener – Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Robyn Bowland – Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent
- Reid Huefner – Patent Law
In addition to being recognized across multiple practice areas, Barry has earned the distinction of “Lawyer of the Year” three times. He was previously honored in both Litigation – Patent and Copyright Law, and in 2026, he is recognized again in Copyright Law. This rare and highly selective award, presented to only one attorney in each practice area and region, underscores Barry’s enduring leadership and national reputation in intellectual property law.
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America 2026 Honorees
- Alexander Bennett – Intellectual Property Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Victoria Hanson – Intellectual Property Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, and Litigation – Patent
- Nick Wheeler – Intellectual Property Law Litigation – Patent
- Daniel Zhang – Intellectual Property Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent
Three attorneys from Miller Johnson were also recognized for their excellence in intellectual property-related practices. Michael Nye earned recognition in The Best Lawyers in America for Patent Law in Detroit, Angela Sujek was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Trademark Law in Detroit, and Nicole Blanchard was named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Intellectual Property Law in Grand Rapids.
We are incredibly proud of our colleagues at Irwin IP and Miller Johnson for their recognition in this year’s rankings. Their achievements are a testament to their commitment to excellence, their impact on the legal profession, and the high standards they uphold in the field of intellectual property law.