$ 260-260 per hour
Gary H. Miller
About Gary
Biography
Gary H. Miller is a Martindale-Hubbell AV peer rated lawyer with 38 years of experience. He offers large firm expertise at small town rates to clients with interests in North Carolina and/or Louisiana.
Principally a transactional lawyer, Mr. Miller has counseled, advised and represented individuals and organizations, both privately-held and publically-traded, in connection with a variety of matters, including, but not limited to: the sale, purchase and/or financing of residential properties, both principal residences and “second homes”; the development, financing, operation, lease, management, sale and purchase of commercial properties, including, without limitation, marina developments, refineries, manufacturing facilities, motels, hotels, a land-based casino, riverboat casinos, office buildings, shopping centers, campgrounds, subdivisions and other residential, commercial and industrial properties; asset (real and/or personal property) based financings and secured lending; the formation, operation and dissolution of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies; the protection, licensing and registration of intellectual properties subject to copyright, trademark and trade secret (but excluding patent) laws; the sale or purchase, or the operation and regulation, of ongoing retail, commercial and industrial businesses; the preparation, negotiation and implementation of contracts in general, including the preparation and negotiation of entertainment industry contracts; zoning and historic use regulations and land use matters generally; residential and commercial leases and landlord/tenant relationships in general; property partitions; and, wills and estates.
Mr. Miller graduated magna cum laude from New England College in May of 1979 and cum laude from Tulane University School of Law in May of 1982, where he was a member of th Noot Court Board from 1980 through 1982. Following his graduation from law school, he joined the New Orleans office of Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere and Denegre LLP, now known as Jones Walker LLP, one of the largest law firms in the country– See, . He was a member of that firm’s General Business Section for close to 20 years. In February of 2002, at the behest of a legal headhunter, Mr. Miller left Jones, Walker to join a smaller firm, the Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin and Hubbard P.C. law firm, in New Orleans. He practiced with Lugenbuhl, Wheaton until September of 2005, when he and his family relocated to Western North Carolina following Hurricane Katrina.
After he was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar during the summer of 2006, Mr. Miller opened a law office in Bryson City, North Carolina, the county seat for Swain County, North Carolina. In September of 2012, he relocated his principal office to Sylva, North Carolina, the county seat for Jackson County, North Carolina. The move to Sylva physically positions the office to serve clients from a larger geographic area, given Sylva’s centralized location in Western North Carolina. Mr. Miller currently continues to practice tansactional law in Sylva.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licensed in North Carolina for 19 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Louisiana for 43 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Gary H. Miller
10 E Main St, Sylva, NC, 28779-3040
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Practice Areas
Real Estate (12)
Business (6)
Contracts & Agreements (3)
Estate Planning (3)
Residential (3)
Corporate & Incorporation (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Divorce & Separation (1)
Landlord & Tenant (1)
Lawsuits & Disputes (1)
Limited Liability Company (LLC) (1)
Mergers & Acquisitions (1)
Partnership (1)
Power Of Attorney (1)
Probate (1)
Trusts (1)
Wills & Living Wills (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Joe | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business
Review of Gary Miller
Gary has represented our company for years, both in New Orleans and in North Carolina. His advice is always well thought out and pragmatic. I would highly recommend Gary to others needing legal assistance.
Gary Miller
Replied last October 18, 2018Joe, just read your review from years ago. I have been honored to work for you and your organization. Most importantly, I have gained a good friend as a consequence of our dealings together. I am proud to call you my friend. You are an outstanding person.
Posted by Paula | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Owner of Ela Campground
First, Gary will let you know he is concerned with what ever you might bring him and will do his best to give you every option that there is for your situation. He is most intelligent in his field but is also most humble and caring. We could not have asked for someone to be more to care more about...
Gary Miller
Replied last October 18, 2018Paula, I just came across your post. Thank you SO MUCH for your kind words. You and Gary were my very first clients in North Carolina. I remember meeting at my breakfast table at my home 11 years ago.....lol. I have the dollar you and Gary signed framed and in our reception area. I too consider you and Gary to be two of my best friends. I am so glad Billy recommended me to you. I feel fortunate to have clients like you and Gary who have become such close friends. Your friend always, Gary
Posted by Tavish | April 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Absolutely amazing individual and lawyer!!!
Gary has assisted me on multiple legal matters, mostly with real estate. I highly recommend him as your lawyer. He takes his time, provides the education you need to make an informed decision and never rushes through meetings. He also is very understanding when it comes to finances. He is definitely ...
Gary Miller
Replied last April 02, 2018Tavish, thank you so much for your kind words. OI only hope that I can live up to them.
Posted by George | March 26, 2018
Attorney
Gary is one of the smartest and most knowledgeable lawyers that I know. I have discussed many legal issues with him over the past thirty years. He always suggests insightful and creative solutions.
Gary Miller
Replied last March 26, 2018Thanks much George. Means a lot coming from you.
Posted by Kirk | March 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Lifelong friend and legal advisor
Gary has advised me on both Louisiana and North Carolina law regarding multiple real estate dealings, property agreements, divorce proceedings, and most any other legal questions I've had for the last forty years. Sometimes I officially hired him, but often he provided wise advice as a friend. He h...
Gary Miller
Replied last March 22, 2018Thank you Kirk for taking the time to submit your review. Means a lot. Gary
Gary H. Miller's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Miller is an outstanding attorney with experience in a wide range of real estate, financial, and regulatory matters. I have reached out to and relied upon Mr. Miller's counsel in a number complex real estate and financial matters."
"Mr. Miller is an outstanding attorney with an extraordinary knowledge of real estate matters, and complex business relationships."
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Experience
Honors
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Client Champion Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Client Champion Gold, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Client's Choice, Martindale-Hubbell® and Lawyer's.Com
2019
Real Estate “10 Best Attorney” North Carolina, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2019
Top Rated Real Estate Attorney, American Lawyer Magazine, National Law Journal and Corporate Counsel Magazine
2019
"Legal Award", Finance Monthly Magazine
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale_Hubbell
2018
Client Champion Gold, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Client's Choice, Martindale-Hubbell® and Lawyer's.Com
2018
America’s Most Honored Professionals, American Registry
2018
Real Estate “10 Best Attorney” North Carolina, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2018
a Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
NC Pro Bono Honor Society, North Carolina Bar Association
2017
Client Champion Gold, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, Marquis Who’s Who Publications Board
2017
one of America’s Top Lawyers, American Law Society
2017
Client's Choice, Martindale-Hubbell® and Lawyer's.Com
2017
Marquis Who's Who in the World, Marquis
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Lawyers in North Carolina-selected by other lawyers, The Legal Network
2016
one of America’s Top Lawyers, American Law Society
2016
Client's Choice, Martindale-Hubbell® and Lawyer's.Com
2016
Client's Choice, Martindale-Hubbell® and Lawyer's.Com
2016
Client's Choice, Martindale-Hubbell® and Lawyer's.Com
2016
America’s Most Honored Professionals, American Registry
2016
Top Lawyers in North America, Art of Law Excellence Award
2016
Who's Who in America, Marquis
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Lawyers in North Carolina, The Legal Network
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Lawyers in North Carolina-selected by other lawyers, The Legal Network
2015
Client's Choice, Martindale-Hubbell® and Lawyer's.Com
2015
Client’s Choice-Real Estate, Avvo.Com
2015
Client’s Choice-Real Estate, Avvo.com
2015
Client’s Choice-Business, Avvo.com
2015
Who's Who in America, Marquis
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Lawyers in North Carolina, The Legal Network
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Lawyers in North Carolina-selected by other lawyers, The Legal Network
2014
Client's Choice, Martindale-Hubbell® and Lawyer's.Com
2014
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis
2014
Who's Who in America, Marquis
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Lawyers in North Carolina, The Legal Network
2013
Top Lawyer in North Carolina, The Legal Network
2013
Client’s Choice-Real Estate, Avvo.com- Client’s Choice-Real Estate
2013
Client’s Choice-Business, Avvo.com
2013
Pinnacle Professional Legal Services, Lifetime Member, Continental Who’s Who Registry of National Business Leaders
2013
Who's Who in America, Marquis
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis
2012
Who's Who in America, Marquis
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis
2011
Who's Who in America, Marquis
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Marquis Who's Who in the World, Marquis
2009
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis
2009
Who's Who in America, Marquis
2009
Assistant Bar Examiner Code I, Louisiana Supreme Court
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Assistant Bar Examiner Code I, Louisiana Supreme Court
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Marquis Who's Who in the World, Marquis
2007
Marquis Who's Who in the World, Marquis
2007
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis
2007
Who's Who in America, Marquis
2007
Who's Who in Finance and Industry, Marquis
2007
Assistant Bar Examiner Code I, Louisiana Supreme Court
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Assistant Bar Examiner Code I, Louisiana Supreme Court
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Marquis Who's Who in the World, Marquis
2005
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis
2005
Who's Who in Finance and Industry, Marquis
2005
Assistant Bar Examiner Code I, Louisiana Supreme Court
2004
Assistant Bar Examiner Code I, Louisiana Supreme Court
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Who's Who in America, Marquis
2004
Who's Who in Finance and Industry, Marquis
2003
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
Marquis Who's Who in the World, Marquis
2002
Who's Who in America, Marquis
2002
Who's Who in Finance and Industry, Marquis
2001
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Marquis Who's Who in the World, Marquis
2001
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis
2001
Who's Who in America, Marquis
2000
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Marquis Who's Who in the World, Marquis
2000
Who's Who in America, Marquis
1999
Who’s Who in America, Marquis
1999
Marquis Who’s Who in the World, Marquis
1999
Who's Who in Finance and Industry, Marquis
1999
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis
1998
Marquis Who’s Who in American Law, Marquis
1998
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1991
Chairman, Consumer Protection Section, Louisiana State Bar Association
1990
Treasurer, Consumer Protection Section, Louisiana State Bar Association
1980
Moot Court Board Member, Tulane University Law School
1978
Phi Tau Beta Academic Honor Society, New England College
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Sole practitioner, Gary H. Miller, Attorney at Law
2002 - 2005
Shareholder, Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard
1982 - 2002
associate and full partner, Jones Walker LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
American Land Title AssociationMember
2006 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationReal Property Section
1983 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
American Bar AssociationReal Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
1983 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2013
PAWS: Placing Animals Within SocietyBoard of Directors
2006 - 2007
Village View Community Property Owners AssociationBoard of Directors
1997 - 2004
Burtheville Community Association, Inc.Board of Directors
1991 - 1991
Louisiana State Bar AssociationChairman-Consumer Protection Section
1990 - 1990
Louisiana State Bar AssociationTreasurer-Consumer Protection Section
1985 - 2001
Louisiana State Bar AssociationConsumer Protection Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Harrah's Casino New Orleans
Casino opened in 1993
Union Carbide acquisition of polypropolene business and facilities of Shell Oil Company
transfer completed in 1995
GMAC purchase of @ $90 million of motor vehicle retail installment contracts from Hibernia National Bank
purchase completed
World's Largest Catering Contract
Contract executed by all involved parties
Dillsboro Inn dispute with Duke Energy over demolition and removal of the Dillsboro Dam
The dispute between Duke Energy and the owners of the inn was settled.
Education
1982
Tulane University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor (cum laude)
1979
New England College
BA - Bachelor of Arts (magna cum laude)
Speaking Engagements
2004
CLE Seminar
Keys to Success in a Real Estate Transaction in Louisiana
2003
CLE Seminar
Law of Easements: Legal Issues and Practical Considerations
2003
CLE Seminar
Partnerships, LLCs & LLPs; Organization and Operation
2002
CLE Seminar
Partnerships, LLCs & LLPs; Organization and Operation
2002
CLE Seminar
Land Use: Current Issues in Subdivision Annexation and Zoning Law in Louisiana
2001
CLE Seminar
Partnerships, LLCs & LLPs; Organization and Operation
2000
CLE Seminar
Partnerships, LLCs & LLPs; Organization and Operation
2000
CLE Seminar
Copyright Law for the Digital Age in Louisiana
1999
CLE Seminar
Major Land Use Law
1999
1999 New Orleans Music and Business Conference
Copyright Law
1998
CLE Seminar
Land Use Planning and Eminent Domain in Louisiana
1998
1998 New Orleans Music and Business Conference
Copyright Law
1997
CLE Seminar
Major Land Use Law
1997
CLE Seminar
Commercial Lending in Louisiana
1995
CLE Seminar
Commercial Lending in Louisiana
1990
CLE Seminar
Commercial Leases: Remedies and Enforcement
1990
CLE Seminar
An Update on Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code in Louisiana
1989
CLE Seminar
Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code in Louisiana
1988
CLE Seminar
Commercial Leases: Remedies and Enforcement
1987
CLE Seminar
Foreclosure and Repossession - How to Do it Right
Publications
1999
Multimedia and Technology Licensing Law Report
“Music in Multimedia”
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers