Michael Miller

Michael Miller

35 year expert on contracts, corporate, and start up matters. I would welcome the opportunity to help and advise you.

Los Angeles
California
Licensed in
CA
New York University

"Great experience."

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About
Michael B. Miller is an international business and start-up lawyer focused on contracts, acquisitions and capital raise matters. Michael began his legal career in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance at Willkie Farr & Gallagher in New York and Skadden Arps in Los Angeles. Michael transitioned into investment management in 2008 as a Managing Director of Bel Air Investment Advisers, which oversaw over $5 billion for high-net-worth families and foundations. Subsequently, he became a Managing Director at Northern Trust where he oversaw the $2.5 billion Wealth Advisory Group which included banking and trusts and estates.

In 2016,… read more Michael retired from the financial world shifting his focus to select legal and business projects and the mentoring of young entrepreneurs through his newly opened Miller Law LA. Michael’s children’s book, “The Gift” was published the same year and his new book, " Drugs and the Unwon War to Stop Them" was recently published.
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Main Areas of Focus
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • Advisory Agreement
  • Business Formation Consults
  • Business Licenses & Industry Regulations
  • Buyout Agreement
  • Bylaws
  • Corporate Dissolution
  • Corporate Formation
  • Corporate Restructure
  • Delaware Incorporation
  • Founders Agreement
  • Franchise Agreement
  • Franchise Disclosure Document
  • Franchise Formation
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Equipment Lease
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Lien
  • Loan Agreement
  • Manufacturing Agreement
  • Marketing Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Privacy Policy
  • Profit Share Agreement
  • Publishing Agreement
  • Release of Liability
  • SaaS Agreement
  • Sales Agreement
  • Service Agreement
  • Terms of Service
  • User Agreement
  • Vendor Agreement
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel
Other Practice Areas
Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
  • Benefits & Compensation
  • Contractor Agreement
  • Contractor Termination
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Stock Option Plan
  • Employee Termination
  • Employee Termination Consults
  • Employment Agreement
  • Employment Dispute Consults
  • Employment Policies & Procedures
  • Equity Compensation
  • Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
  • Non-Compete Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
  • Severance Agreement
  • Workplace Harassment & Discrimination Claims
  • Other Labor & Employment Matter
Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Demand Letter
  • Mediation
Legal Research & Writing
Legal Research & Writing
  • Letter of Intent
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Asset Purchase
  • Asset Purchase Agreement
  • Merger
  • Reverse Merger
  • Spin-offs
  • Stock Purchase
  • Other Mergers & Acquisitions Matter
Other Legal Services
Other Legal Services
  • General Advice
Real Estate
Real Estate
  • Commercial Lease
  • Construction Contract
  • Property Management Contract
  • Purchase & Sale Agreement (Commercial)
  • Real Estate LLC
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Residential Lease
  • Tenant Dispute
  • Other Real Estate Matter
Securities & Finance
Securities & Finance
  • Commercial Loan
  • Convertible Debt
  • Convertible Note
  • Equity Financing
  • Fund Formation
  • SAFE Document
  • SEC Documents
  • Securities Regulations
  • Seed Financing
  • Series Financing
  • Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Subscription Agreement
  • Term Sheet
  • Venture Debt
  • Other Securities & Finance Matter
Trademarks & Copyrights
Trademarks & Copyrights
  • Response to USPTO Office Action (Trademark)
  • Trademark Infringement
  • Trademark Registration
  • Trademark Search

Client Reviews

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out of 16 reviews
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"Great experience."

Establish LLC for Asset Protection and Tax Benefits
Posted on Jul 9, 2025
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"Great guy, we would absolutely reach out again if we need help."

Assist with Outside General Counsel
Posted on Jun 3, 2025
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"He communicated well, spoke directly with me. We didn't waste time and the job was done well."

Assist with Outside General Counsel
Posted on Jun 2, 2025
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"Michael was great to work with and provided timely documents I needed for my website. Excellent legal guidance I needed. Will hire again when the situation arises."

Legal Review of Website Content for Coaching Consulting LLC
Posted on May 31, 2025
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"Could not have asked for a nicer, more professional attorney than Michael. I am very pleased with the work he did for me and he earns 5-stars in ALL categories!"

Legal assistance needed for structuring a Holding Company for two LLCs
Posted on Apr 3, 2025
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"I recently had the privilege of working with an exceptional lawyer who possessed a rare blend of expertise, dedication, and empathy. Michael surpassed all expectations in his review and advice on complicated investment contracts. His impeccable professionalism and unwavering commitment to me made a profound impact. Out of ten stars, a 20. -John M."


Posted on Jan 26, 2025
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Work History

Miller Law LA

Partner and Founder

Sep 2017 - Present

Start up, investments, technology, contracts, business purchase and sales, entity structure, informal dispute resolution

Sep 2017 - Present

Northern Trust-Managing Director

Managing Director

Feb 2013 - Oct 2016

Oversight of $2.5 billion wealth advisory group as well as banking and trusts and estates

Feb 2013 - Oct 2016

Bel Air Investment Advisors-Managing Director

Managing Director

Jan 2025 - May 2013

Oversight of high net worth investments of individuals and foundations

Jan 2025 - May 2013

Alschuler Grossman Stein and Khan-Corporate Partner

Partner

Oct 2002 - Oct 2008

Corporate law, finance, start up, investments

Oct 2002 - Oct 2008

Sherman Nathanson and Miller-Principal

Partner

Aug 1992 - Sep 2002

Outside general counsel services, business purchases and sales, contracts, dispute resolution

Aug 1992 - Sep 2002

Willkie, Farr and Gallagher/ Skadden Arps- Corporate Associate

Corporate Associate

May 1986 - Jul 1991

Mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, securities and contracts

May 1986 - Jul 1991

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