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Douglas Jelani Miller
also known as D. Jelani Miller, Jelani Miller
About Douglas
Biography
The Miller Law Group is a boutique intellectual property and entertainment law firm based in Atlanta. Our extensive intellectual property, entertainment industry and small business expertise coupled with our firm values of service, respect and loyalty is why so many choose TMLG. We are dedicated to providing exceptional personalized representation at an affordable cost. In today's economic climate, many view the cost of legal assistance to be prohibitive, however, our value based approach alleviates those concerns for our clients.
Expertise, collaboration and communication set us apart. TMLG’s knowledge base is considerable and concentrated, relative to other firms that practice a wide range of law. Furthermore, our strategy is to partner with clients in the team philosophy. This approach allows us to be an integral part of our clients' endeavors, with their success the primary goal. In addition, unlike many law firms we take pride in being available to our clients' and responsive to their inquiries. We are always a call, email, text, tweet (or whatever the next wave of communication technology brings us) away. Simply said, we are here for you, please let us know how we can help you reach and exceed your goals.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 20 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2005
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Location
The Miller Law Group, LLC
1100 Peachtree St NE Ste 200, Atlanta, GA, 30309-4503
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Posted by AJ | January 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Thorough, Forthright, Knowledgeable and Professional
I highly recommend Mr. Miller. I retained Mr. Miller's services for a contract negotiation on the recommendation of an attorney in a different practice area. Throughout the entire process, Mr. Miller was thorough and forthright in explaining his firm's services, the negotiation process itself and m...
Posted by Angela | March 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Excellent forward thinking
With Mr. Miller's background in government, small business growth, and entertainment, Jelani advised on aspects of my situation I had not thought of, thereby saving my company from much grief later.
Posted by DJ | February 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application
Great Trademark Lawyer!
Mr. Miller made the process of obtaining my trademark exceptionally easy. He is a class act and I appreciate him very much.
Posted by Yolanda | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Professionally sound
I have been with Jelani for approx. 2 yrs now and he has been nothing but professionally truthful in addition to trustworthy. He comes with an abundant wealth of knowledge that I have acquired through his experience. I have 200% faith in Jelani.
Douglas Jelani Miller's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Miller is an asset to any company or individual looking for top-notch representation within the entertainment, IP, and business verticals. I've had the pleasure of working with Mr. Miller on a few matters and have been increasingly impressed each time. His preparation, tireless work ethic, and results-driven practice distinguish Mr. Miller as a go-to in the industry. I continue to rely on his expertise on a regular basis."
"Jelani is an excellent attorney, with a great sense of the business and entertainment landscape, and a smart, creative approach to representation. I recommend his services wholly."
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Experience
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Attorney/Founding Member, The Miller Law Group, LLC
2004 - 2004
Legal Intern, The Law Office of Heather Nelson
2004 - 2005
Law Clerk, Robinson & Associates
2003 - 2003
Legal Intern, The Lovette Group
Associations
2005 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Atlanta Bar Association, Intellectual Property SectionMember
2005 - Present
Atlanta Bar Association, Entertainment and Sports Law SectionMember
2005 - Present
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law SectionMember
2003 - Present
Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Recording Agreement
Successfully negotiated independent label recording agreement.
Exclusive Recording Agreement
Drafted and negotiated contract for indie label/managment company client to successfully sign artist.
USPTO Trademark Trial & Appeal Board
Successfully defended client's mark from cancellation.
Copyright Infringement
Successfully negotiated settlement for client who's visual art was infringed.
Co-Publishing Agreement
Successfully negotiated lucrative publishing deal.
Education
2004
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Doctor of Law (JD),
2003
Amsterdam University
International Intellectual Property Certificate
1999
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),
Speaking Engagements
2014
WSAATL Unplugged Music Experience
Music and The Law - Legal and Financial Seminar
2014
Southwired
The Business of Songwriting: Music Rights
2013
A3C
Music Publishing
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers