$ 200-300 per hour
About Michael
Biography
Pictured above is Josh Pearson who has been working with Mike since March of 2012. Michael also enjoys family time. He is pictured above with his grand daughter. He also has two grandsons and thoroughly understands how divorce and custody can affect family life. He has has been practicing in Central Texas since 1977, which started when he moved here from the Panhandle of Texas. He narrowed his practice to be more effective to the areas of Family Law, Wills & Probate, and Small business entities; however, he frequently refers clients to knowledgible lawyers and firms when they need help outside his areas. Michael works with Josh Pearson and staff. They are dedicated to provide top quality legal services, promptly, at reasonable prices. They endeavour to establish permanent relationships with their clients whenever possible, because satisfied clients refer their friends and acquaintances to the firm. When you call during business hours, you will be able to speak with a real person. While we have the latest technology, we use it to serve our clients and not to put a barrier between clients and the staff.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Probate
45%
54 years | 490 cases
Family
30%
54 years | 1,800 cases
Divorce and Separation
25%
54 years | 2,100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 54 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1971
No misconduct found
Location
Miller & Pearson, Attorneys at Law, P.C.
520 South Main, Belton, TX, 76513
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Posted by Alishia H. | June 13, 2014 | Child Custody
Excellent! I would highly recommend to anyone needing a fair, honest attorney.
Mr. Miller not only assisted with child custody but with probation of a will too. Speaking frankly, I am not legally inclined by any means as I am a healthcare professional. I search for 2 months for an attorney before I came across Mr. Miller, and I am grateful I found him. Mr. Miller always expl...
Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2012 | Divorce & Separation
Gave me help, when no one else would....
I found Mr Miller completley by chance. I was "lawyer shopping" and many others said they could not help me in my situation with my modification of my divorce with child support. Some even insulted me saying that it was my own fault I was in my situation. Mr Miller helped me obtain what others tho...
Posted by Sandy | March 02, 2012 | Probate
Probate
Mike Miller represented me as I was dealing with the death of my father. He was very professional at all times. He met with me and told me what we would have to do to probate Daddy's will. He told me the different ways it could be handled and the pros and cons of each. After I decided what I want...
Michael Ross Miller's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michael is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
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"I endorse this lawyer. He is a frequent contributor to this website. His answers are thorough and thoughtful. I enjoy reading his comments because I know that they will be spot on! Attorney Miller has a wealth of family law knowledge."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a sharp witted, outside-the-box thinker who brings these attributes to the table for his clients' benefit."
"Mr. Miller is a highly competent advocate in wills/probate. I highly recommend him."
"Michael has distinguished himself, over more than 40 years of practice of law in Texas, as a smart, savvy, resourceful lawyer whom his clients find to be very responsive, understanding, and also a calming influence. He is also a trained mediator, so he can see things not merely from the perspective of an advocate, but from the perspective of neutrality, which is an invaluable benefit to his clients. Michael deserves his "Superb" rating here on avvo; he has responded thougtfully and thoroughly to many many questions in an effort to benefit others. I enthusiastically endorse Michael."
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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
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"I have enjoyed reading Attorney Miller's responses on AVVO, and learning from them. He demonstrates a broad base of knowledge in Family and Probate Law. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Mike Miller. His experience and intelligence make him an ideal choice. Also, you will find that he has a calming demeanor, which is so helpful to clients in the midst of a crisis, such as a divorce or custody battle. Mike Miller will help you get through the ordeal and make sure you take the high road during the journey."
"I endorse this lawyer. Have known Mike many years. He cares about his clients, is ethical, a worthy adversary and is accommodating to the extent he can be consistent with his obligation to represent his client zealously."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Miller is very knowledgeable on a wide variety of legal issues. He has years of experience in various legal fields and is always willing to share his experience with others."
"Michael is a knowledgeable, competent, and thoughtful advocate. He understands and communicates effectively for his client. I endorse him wholly and without reservation."
"Mr. Miller is truly a class act. He is experienced, compassionate, knowledgeable and extremely detail-oriented. He truly cares about his clients and their issues and is very effective in the courtroom. I would not hesitate to refer any client to him for any matter. He is the best of the best."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Miller is a known attorney in Bell County, we work together in the community daily and he is a very sincere and honest individual. I highly respect Mr. Miller and will continue to refer case that I am unable to accept."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael Miller is a well known attorney in the community that I refer clients to for both probate matters and family matters."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Lawyer, Miller & Pearson, Attorneys at Law, PC
1998 - 2012
Senior Attorney, Michael R. Miller, Attorney at Law PC
1983 - 1998
Partner, Burrows, Baird, Miller & Crews
1977 - 1983
Administrative Assistant, Bell County Attorneys Office
1973 - 1977
Assistant Attorney, Potter County Attorney's Office
1971 - 1973
Associate Attorney, Edwards & Associates
Associations
2014 - Present
City of BeltonDirector City of Belton Ethics Commission
2008 - Present
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family TherapistsDirector / Board Member
1992 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationMember
1988 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
1977 - Present
Bell County Bar AssociationMember
1971 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2008 - 2011
Belton Planning & Zoning CommissionChairman & Commissioner
2001 - 2005
Bell County Tax Appraisal DistrictBoard Member
1992 - 2012
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionMember
1982 - 1984
Bell County Bar AssociationDirector
Sample of Legal Cases
Difficult probate matter
Negotiated for my client and his nephews to get a reasonable portion of the estate
Twin girls
We won custody of the infant girls
Education
1971
Texas Tech University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1968
West Texas A&M University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Texas Privacy Laws for BOCCC Volunteers
Texas Privacy Laws for Volunteers
2014
County Attorney's Office Privacy Training
Texas Privacy Laws for Prosecutors
2014
Bell County Paralegal Program
Texas Privacy Laws for Paralegals
2013
What you need to know about wills and estate planning
Wills & Estate Planning
2013
Univ. of Mary Hardin Baylor Counseling School Seminar
House Bill 300 and how it impacts the counseling school
2013
TCA Professional Growth Conference
How to Save Your Practice, Privacy Laws
2013
Fall Bench Bar, Bell County
Privacy Laws under HB 300
2013
Board meeting of MFT board
HB 300 and Marriage & Family Therapists
2013
Bell County Bench Bar
Privacy Laws of Texas
Publications
2014
Bell County Bar Association Paralegals
Texas Privacy Laws
2014
Bell County County Attorneys Office
Privacy Laws for Prosecutors
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
We filed an affidavit of heirship wrong.
16 Jul 2014
Q&A
Boyfriends mom is trying to kick us out, we've been here over 6 months (Texas)
10 Jul 2014
Q&A
Does the affidavit of heirship and special warranty deed have to mirror each other in regards to all the heirs listed?
12 Jun 2014