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Joseph Aaron Miller
also known as Joe Miller
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About Joseph
Biography
Joseph A. Miller, Esq. was born in Brooklyn, NY, but grew up in Portsmouth and later, Chesapeake, Va, attending Western Branch High School, Class of 1980. (Go Bruins!). He graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga with a B.A. in 1984, and later William and Mary Law School in Williamsburg, Va, in 1987. He was admitted to Practice in Va in 1988, and North Carolina in 1994. He currently holds licenses in both States.
He initially went to work in the field of Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) or railroad injury law, at his father's firm, Miller and Bondurant. Ltd. His father, Bernard Miller, who previously held an emeritus or 'of counsel' position in Mr. Miller's current firm until his passing in 2016, was also a very succesful trial attorney. At Miller and Bondurant, Mr. Joseph Miller focused on representing railroad workers injured on the job throughout the Southeast, in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Tennesee, and Maryland. Over the course of 10 years, he successfully obtained millions for his clients in both verdicts and settlements.
Joe subsequently began his own firm in 1999, Accidental Injury Advocates, Ltd., now known as Joe Miller Law, Ltd., where he continued representing and obtaining succesful results for injured railroad workers under the FELA, later expanding his practice to include all injured workers in North Carolina and Virginia, as well as all those injured or killed due to the negligence of others, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and wrongful death cases. In 2017, the firm moved it's main offices to Virginia Beach, VA. Joe Miller Law now primarily focuses on representing severely injured workers, and is also known as The Work Injury Center.
Mr. Miller currently lives in Norfolk, Va with his wife of 26 years, Carol, and their two lovely daughters and Australian Shepard Dog, Luna. In addition to running a busy law practice, Joe enjoys religious study, playing guitar, writing and recording music, hiking, camping, snow skiing, and mountain biking.
Joe Miller has over 37 years of experience helping injured workers and those hurt by negligence.
I represent seriously injured workers in both Virginia and North Carolina. Please call now for help.
Hurt on the job in either North Carolina or Virginia? We help seriously injured workers get compensation.
If your loved one was killed due to someone else's carelessness, we can help. Call or email us now.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
80%
38 years
Personal Injury
15%
38 years
Wrongful Death
5%
38 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-40%
Awards
2023 2020 2019
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3
Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 32 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 37 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Rutter Mills, LLP
(757) 517-2507
Mobile
(757) 271-0336
Fax
160 W. Brambleton Ave, Suite B, Norfolk, VA, 23510
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Posted by Melissa S | November 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
I hired Joe and his team to help with my case. From day one I felt very comfortable and confident with my decision. They took time to get to know my case and to help me understand what I would be going through. Beth Powers was wonderful to work with also she helped me when ever I had questions or co...
Posted by Anna | March 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Absolute Best Lawyer and Team
Joe Miller, Lisa Hancock and the rest of the JML team are the absolute best in the world! They helped me through a very trying time of my life after my work accident and went above and beyond to ensure that myself and my family were taken care of. They continued to check in even after the case was se...
Posted by Bri | January 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Gratitude
Joe Miller and his team are the best hands down. When I was in a car accident last June, there was no way I could afford my emergency bills or a chiropractor. But with Joe’s help, all my bills were covered and I received additional compensation. His team are amazing. Lisa helped me through ever...
Posted by Bruce | October 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Put your trust in the whole team at Joe Miller law
When I was looking for a good attorney to handle my case I did read a lot of reviews on attorneys, I can say that after choosing attorney Miller I was not disappointed, from the first phone call they were friendly, professional and very helpful. Everyone in the office ( Lisa was terrific ) they kept ...
Posted by Janet | September 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
What a team !!!!!!
Joe and his staff were extremely helpful to my case. They were easy to communicate with and explained everything in lamen terms so I could understand what the workers comp company was doing. It was 4 years of pain and suffering for me after my accident and Joe and his team gave me the support I need...
Joseph Aaron Miller's Lawyer Endorsements
"A true professional who works hard for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Brilliant and relentless for his clients. An important member of our legal community. I would want him on my side."
"Mr. Miller is a passionate advocate who really enjoys helping people solve problems. He is easy to talk to and all the clients I have referred to him have been pleased with him and the services of his firm."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Joe is an extremely smart, hard working and dedicated attorney. I have referred a number of clients to his office for over a decade. He fights hard and achieves excellent results."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse Joseph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Go-To Workers Compensation Lawyer, Virginia Lawyer's Weekly
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Best Business, Three Best Rated
2018
Readers Choice WInner, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2017
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Workers Compensation Attorney, Rutter Mills, LLP
2012 - 2025
President, Joe Miller Law, Ltd.
1999 - 2012
President, Accidental Injury Advocates, Ltd.
1988 - 1999
Associate Attorney, Miller & Bondurant
Associations
1999 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeMember
1994 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
1988 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
1988 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1988 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Workers Comp Settlement Value Approaching $2 Million
Settlement at Mediation
$1.5 Million Settlement for Painter in Industrial Accident
$1.5 Million settlement
$1.6 Gross Settlement for Longshoreman Run Over by Truck
$1.6 Million Settlement
Joe Miller wins Appeal to Virginia Workers Comp Full Commission and then obtains Substantial Settlement for Machine Operator
We settled our client’s case with the employer and workers compensation insurance company for a substantial sum of money
Joe Miller Obtains Substantial VA Workers Comp Settlement for Furniture Deliveryman Who Almost lost out due to lack of Award
Substantial VA Workers Comp Settlement for Furniture Deliveryman
Joe Miller Obtains NC Workers Compensation Settlement for Welder After Obtaining Favorable Independent Medical Exam
NC Workers Compensation Settlement for Welder
Joe Miller Obtains Six-Figure VA Workers Comp Settlement for Nursing Assistant
Six-Figure Settlement
Joe Miller Obtains Six-Figure Virginia Workers Comp Settlement for 52-year Old Electrician
Six-Figure Settlement
Joe Miller Obtains Substantial Workers Comp Death Settlement for Family of Truck Driver Who Died from His Injuries
Substantial Workers Comp Death Settlement for Family of Truck Driver
Joe Miller Wins VA Workers Comp Hearing for Nursing Assistant Disabled by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Award issued to claimant
Joe Miller Obtains Six Figure Settlement for Virginia Trucker Injured by Improperly Loaded Cargo inside Trailer
Six Figure Settlement
Joe Miller Obtains Six-Figure Settlement for Construction Worker
Six-Figure Settlement
Joe Miller Wins VA Workers Comp Hearing for Man Who had Neck Surgery
The Deputy Commissioner Awarded the claimant his back pay for almost a year as well as payment for ongoing medical treatment.
Joe Miller’s Client Gains Second Chance to Build New Life and Career With Settlement Funds After Industrial Accident
We negotiated a full and final settlement
Joe Miller Wins Case in Virginia Court of Appeals
Joe Miller Attains Hard-Won Victory for Car Accident Victim
Joe Miller Secures Six- Figure Settlement for North Carolina Truck Driver
Secured Six- Figure Settlement
Joe Miller Obtains Substantial Settlement for Young Single Father Who Became an Amputee
We obtained a substantial indemnity-only settlement for our client and a lifetime MedicalAward for his related medical expenses
Joe Miller obtains substantial settlement for Maintenance Man Injured at work in NC
We obtained a substantial, six-figure settlement
Joe Miller Obtains Six-Figure Settlement for Forklift Technician Who suffered Back Injury at Work
We obtained a six-figure settlement
Joe Miller Negotiates Substantial Settlement for North Carolina Woman
We negotiated a substantial settlement at mediation
Joe Miller Negotiates Substantial Settlement for NC Teenage Girl, Helping her Fulfill her Dream of a College Education
Our firm was able to negotiate a substantial settlement on behalf of our client
Joe Miller Negotiates Substantial Settlement for Construction Superintendent After a Career-Ending Injury
We negotiated a substantial settlement for a construction supervisor who fell on ice at the job site.
oe Miller Negotiates Six-Figure Clincher Settlement for 62-Year Old Cashier
We were able to negotiate a six-figure clincher settlement
Joe Miller Negotiates Settlement for Cable Installer After Winning Hearing
We negotiated a substantial full and final settlement for our client
Joe Miller Negotiates Policy Limits Settlement for Pedestrian in Motorized Wheelchair
Joe Miller is Local Co-Counsel in $1.5 Million Settlement for Worker Injured in Falling Elevator
$1.5 Million Settlement
Joe Miller Gets Substantial Jury Verdict for Woman Injured in Car Accident
Education
1987
College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Emory University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2023
Virginia Workers Compensation Commission Educational Conference & Exhibition
Recovery for Employee Injuries from Mass Shootings and Other Workplace Violence
2008
Obtaining the Best Settlement for Personal Injury Clients
Effective Settlement Drafting
2003
Trying the Automobile Injury Case in Virginia
Trial of the Injury Case
Publications
2015
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2010
Word Association Publishers
The Nine Biggest Myths about North Carolina Workplace Injuries
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my workers comp benefits be terminated?
15 Jul 2021
Q&A
Can I be fired because in the the policy it says you only have so many hours of workers comp time and be forced to come back?
11 Jul 2021
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Virginia Workers Compensation: Open Awards
09 Jan 2015
Legal Guide
Getting Fired after being injured at Work in North Carolina: Do you still have a case?
21 Oct 2014
Legal Guide
Myth Revealed Regarding your Work Related Injury
03 Oct 2014