Michael Christopher Miller

Michael Christopher Miller

also known as Michael Miller, Mike Miller

4.2
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Vienna, VA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +6 more

1945 Old Gallows Road, Suite 205, Vienna, VA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

This is the primary focus of our practice. We handle simple to complex cases. We can resolve cases by negotiation, mediation, or litigation. We also handle appeals.

26 years

60%
Adoption 5%

Our adoption practice is presently limited to step-parent adoptions.

5%
Child Custody 5%

26 years

5%
Child Support 5%

31 years

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

For couples contemplating marriage, we provide prenuptial agreements to address premarital business interests, inherited assets, and children from a prior relationship.

26 years

5%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

For couples with a truly uncontested divorce, we provide agreements and pleadings on a fixed fee basis so you know what to expect and know that the court will enter your divorce.

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 25 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2000

Associate

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 34 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1991

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Cole Miller PLLC

1945 Old Gallows Road, Suite 205, Vienna, VA, 22182-3839

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Michael Christopher Miller's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by anonymous | December 02, 2019 | Child Custody

Knowledgeable & Very Informative

I was seeking some guidance as to how to go about getting a custody order transferred and Mr. Miller was definitely the answer I was looking for. He was very straight forward with reliable information I needed to feel comfortable enough to get the process started. I was beyond pleased with his respon...se to my questions. Thank you!

Michael Miller

Replied last December 02, 2019

Thank you for your comments. It was my professional pleasure to be of assistance.

Posted by Heather | March 02, 2017

Detailed and helpful!!

I was very happy to read all the information Mr Miller provided me from my question. Very thankful to learn all the insight from a lawyers perspective. He gave a very detailed and thorough answer and helped me learn what I needed to know!! My question was detailed and he was able to answer it fully!!...

Michael Miller

Replied last March 02, 2017

Thank you very much for your kind comments.

Posted by Elizabeth | March 05, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Intelligent, responsive, Professional

My divorce was final two months ago a dn I must say that Mr. Miller handled my complaint with the utmost professionalism and expediency. He was responsive to questions and offered alternative solutions to inform my decision making. He is knowledge and experience in handling military cases was evide...nt in how my case was handled. He was responsive to emails and calls and employed an efficient, courteous, and sensitive staff. I was also so pleased with the way Mr. Miller provided a regular, itmeized accounting of billed time and provided these documents regularly for my records. Should I ever require future legal services, I will seek out Mr. Miller and his staff without hesitation.

Posted by Deborah | March 04, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A Rare Find of an Attorney!

Mr. Miller is a rare find of an attorney. He really cares about his clients. He has the perfect balance of toughness (to fight for your case) yet he's honorable. You feel confident with him on your team, especially in a court room. He has a powerful yet calm presence that causes the opposing coun...sel to cower. We were very fortunate to find Mr. Miller and if you retain him as your attorney, he won't let you down. He certainly hasn't let us down!

Posted by Mary | March 03, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Intelligent, hard working and caring = Mike Miller

Mike has been my attorney for the last three years. He is a hard working, intelligent, fair, aggressive yet respectful Attorney. He geniunely cares about me and my family and our well being and listens to you the client. When trying to describe his character in court, a quote comes to mind from Teddy... Roosevelt..."speak softly but carry a big stick!".

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Michael Christopher Miller's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rusten Hurd

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Miller was kind enough to provide his expertise to my client who had a family matter issue in Virginia. Both my client and I were extremely impressed with his knowledge of the law, his analysis and his professionalism. I would strongly recommend Attorney Miller concerning any Virginia divorce or family law matter."

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Deborah Johnson Wilson

Family lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Kester

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Miller is a highly respected attorney and top notch litigator."

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Edward O'Connor

Family lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Mandell

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Miller is an outstanding attorney with an excellent reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly endorse him."

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Melannie Dino

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Edward O'Connor

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jennifer Mandell

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2015

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2015

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2014

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2014

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1999

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Department of the Navy

1998

NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, Department of the Navy

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner, Cole Miller PLLC

1999 - 2009

Partner, Maddox, Cole & Miller, PC

1993 - 1999

Judge Advocate, United States Marine Corps

Associations

2011 - Present

Virginia Bar Association, Domestic Relations Section

Member

2000 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

1999 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2017

Virginia Bar Association, Domestic Relations Section

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Murphy v. Murphy

Outcome in favor of my client

Nordstrom v. Nordstrom

No obligation to pay modified child support.

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Education

1991

University of Akron School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Utah

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

QDROs: What Attorneys Need to Know

defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans

2019

Family Law From A to Z

DRAFTING ENFORCEABLE TERMS IN CONSENT ORDERS AND AGREEMENTS

2012

national webcast

Military Divorce

2011

Statewide OAG CLE

Nordstrom v. Nordstrom - UIFSA

2011

Military Divorce: Representing Military Personnel and Their Families

Jurisdictional and Procedural Concerns for Military Personnel and Their Families

2011

Advanced Family Law

Special Issues in Military Divorce

2011

Advanced Family Law

Navigating Complex Asset Cases

2009

UCCJEA vs. UIFSA CLE

Uniform Custody Jurisdiction versus Support Jurisdiction

2009

Special Issues in Military Divorce 2 CLE

Special Issues in Military Divorce

2009

Discovery Tactics in Divorce CLE

Discovery Tactics in Divorce

2008

Special Aspects of the Military Divorce 1 - CLE

Special Aspects of the Military Divorce

Publications

2017

National Business Institute Seminar Top Mistakes in Military Divorce

Languages

English

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