Michael Miller
35 year expert on contracts, corporate, and start up matters. I would welcome the opportunity to help and advise you.
California
CA
"Great guy, we would absolutely reach out again if we need help."
About
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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"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."
"No words can describe our extraordinary experience with Michael. He provided more work then asked for at no extra charge which in my experience is unheard of. He’s the best of the best and a wonderful person. Michael pushed everything side and remarkably helped our British company on a weekend and US holiday with the urgent purchase and closing of a US company. Look no further! A+++." In short Michael is AWESOME! -Joey W."
"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."
"Hiring Michael was one of the best decisions I've ever made. He made legal matters easy to understand with clear, straightforward communication. His fees were transparent and fair, and he was not only a fantastic, strategic lawyer but also genuinely cared about my complex situation. Responsive, honest, and incredibly competent. -Tommy R."
"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."
"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."
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
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
Bel Air Investment Advisors-Managing Director
Managing Director
Jan 2025 - May 2013
Oversight of high net worth investments of individuals and foundations
Alschuler Grossman Stein and Khan-Corporate Partner
Partner
Oct 2002 - Oct 2008
Corporate law, finance, start up, investments
Sherman Nathanson and Miller-Principal
Partner
Aug 1992 - Sep 2002
Outside general counsel services, business purchases and sales, contracts, dispute resolution
Willkie, Farr and Gallagher/ Skadden Arps- Corporate Associate
Corporate Associate
May 1986 - Jul 1991
Mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, securities and contracts