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
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New York University

"Highly recommended! I had a great experience working with Michael."

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About
Michael B. Miller is an international lawyer focused on contracts, acquisitions, start-up matters and informal dispute resolution. 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.

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… read more 2016, 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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"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."


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"Michael is beyond wonderful! He was kind, professional, thorough, diligent, patient, responsive and a great listener, during the handling of an extremely complicated partnership dispute situation. We are super happy with his efforts. He is an absolute expert in his field! -David S."


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"Michael’s profound legal expertise in helping us with our real estate contracts and his genuine care makes him an extraordinary professional and human. I wholeheartedly recommend Michael possesses all of the qualities one hopes to find in an outstanding attorney and is worthy of the highest praise at any price. -Joel M."


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"I needed help renegotiating a contract as a physician. Michael was absolutely amazing, super helpful, responsive; he exceeded my expectations and was a really cool guy! Michael made an extremely stressful business situation manageable and easy to navigate. I will use him with every contract need I have in the future. He earned my trust completely. -Thom F."


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"Michael is the lawyer you want in your corner. Honest, knowledgeable, and professional. Michael to research innovative new financial structures to provide our company and its investors the upmost protection and delivered FAST. I share the highest praises and recommendations for hiring Michael for any business project. -Tonya B."


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"Michael was very patient and did a great job on his expert review of my IT Master Service Contract which has removed many potential future headaches. An absolute pleasure and very informative and kind! He will be our legal guy for all future endeavors! -Steven L."


Posted on Jan 26, 2025

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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