Founded in 1937, Dunn, Martin & Miller, Ltd. has operated continuously out of Joliet, Illinois for nearly ninety years, making it one of the longest-standing general practice firms in Will County. While legal markets have restructured repeatedly across that span, this firm has represented individuals, businesses, and government clients through the full arc of those changes, from post-Depression commerce to present-day commercial real estate and complex litigation.
Overview
The firm operates from Suite 300 at 15 W Jefferson St in downtown Joliet, serving the broader Chicagoland area and Will County region. Its longevity is not incidental. Firms that survive across nine decades in a competitive metropolitan market do so through consistent client retention and referral, not marketing cycles. Dunn, Martin & Miller has built its practice on that foundation.
One distinctive element of how the firm operates: clients work directly with one of the firm’s principals throughout their matter. There are no hand-offs to junior associates or rotating contacts. When a client retains the firm, they are working with experienced attorneys who hold equity in the practice and carry direct accountability for outcomes.
The firm also operates under the domain www.WillCountyLaw.com, reflecting its geographic identity and the depth of its roots in Will County legal practice. Some directory listings also reference the firm as Dunn, Martin, Miller & Heathcock, Ltd.
Practice Areas
Dunn, Martin & Miller covers a wide band of legal work across both transactional and litigation contexts.
Business transactions work includes counsel for established corporations, new businesses, and not-for-profit entities. The firm assists with the full lifecycle of business asset transactions, including full business asset sales and purchases.
Real estate practice covers transactions for individuals, real estate developers, and corporations. This includes commercial and industrial transactions, large tract development, and related transactional matters.
Complex litigation represents a core part of the firm’s identity. The firm handles litigation for individuals, corporations, and government clients. Michael R. Martin’s practice specifically includes breach of contract, eminent domain, zoning and land use disputes, forcible entry and detainer proceedings, and contested probate matters.
Personal injury and wrongful death matters are handled for individuals, including claims that require trial advocacy.
Family law and divorce services address dissolution of marriage and related family law proceedings.
Criminal defense representation is available for individuals facing criminal charges.
Employment law matters fall within the firm’s scope, covering disputes and claims in the workplace context.
Social Security Disability representation assists claimants navigating the federal administrative process.
Appellate litigation is a distinct practice area, addressing appeals at the state appellate level.
Zoning and land use planning work covers regulatory matters for property owners and developers.
Probate matters, including contested probate proceedings, are handled by Michael R. Martin as part of his transactional and litigation practice.
Construction litigation and condemnation proceedings, including eminent domain matters, round out the firm’s full range.
Attorney Profiles
Randal J. Miller serves as President and Partner of the firm. He joined Dunn, Martin & Miller in 1986 and became a partner in 1991. He has practiced as a trial lawyer throughout his tenure, representing clients across the firm’s litigation-facing practice areas. He is admitted to practice in Illinois.
Michael R. Martin is a Full Equity Partner. He is a graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law and joined the firm in 2005. He was named Full Equity Partner in January 2015. His practice encompasses breach of contract, eminent domain, zoning and land use, real estate law, forcible entry and detainer, contested probate matters, and business transactional matters including full business asset sales and purchases. He is admitted to practice in Illinois.
Additional attorney information beyond these two principals is not publicly available.
Location and Service Area
The firm’s office is located at 15 W Jefferson St, Suite 300, Joliet, IL 60432. The location is in the downtown Joliet area, within walking distance of the Will County Courthouse.
The firm’s primary service area is the Chicagoland region, with a particular focus on Will County, Illinois. The firm’s secondary web presence at www.WillCountyLaw.com reflects this regional identity.
Parking and accessibility details for the office are not publicly available.
Client Focus
Dunn, Martin & Miller represents a broad client base: individuals with personal legal matters, closely held businesses, corporations, developers, and government clients. The range spans personal injury plaintiffs and criminal defendants through to corporate parties in complex commercial litigation and large real estate transactions.
The firm offers a free initial consultation. Clients work directly with a principal attorney on their matter from consultation through resolution.
Languages spoken beyond English are not publicly specified.
Fee structures beyond the free initial consultation are not publicly available.
FAQ
How long has Dunn, Martin & Miller been in practice?
The firm was founded in 1937 and has operated continuously in Joliet, Illinois for nearly ninety years. It is one of the longest-established law firms in Will County.
Will I work with a partner or be assigned to a junior attorney?
Clients at Dunn, Martin & Miller work directly with one of the firm’s principals throughout their matter. The firm does not pass clients to associates.
Does the firm offer free consultations?
Yes. The firm offers a free initial consultation. Contact can be made by phone at (815) 726-7311 or through the firm’s websites at https://www.dunnmartinmiller.com/ or www.WillCountyLaw.com.
Does the firm handle both litigation and transactional work?
Yes. The firm handles a full range of both transactional matters (real estate, business transactions, business sales and purchases) and litigation (complex commercial disputes, personal injury, criminal defense, appellate work, and eminent domain).
Does the firm represent government clients as well as individuals and businesses?
Yes. The firm’s complex litigation practice serves individuals, corporations, and government clients.
Closing
Dunn, Martin & Miller’s eight-plus decades of continuous practice in Will County represent an unusual durability in a legal market that has seen considerable consolidation. The firm’s model of principal-level engagement on every matter reflects an older structure of legal practice, one where accountability stays with the attorneys who hold the name.