About Miller Barondess LLP
Miller Barondess, LLP was founded in 2006 by renowned trial lawyer Skip Miller, alongside his sons Dan and Jim, and partners Mark Barondess and Sasha Frid. Built on a foundation of tenacity, skill, and proven courtroom success, the firm quickly established itself as a powerhouse in high-stakes, high-profile commercial litigation.Today, with 50 attorneys—including 10 equity partners—Miller Barondess combines the resources of a top-tier firm with the personalized service of a boutique practice. Representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex, bet-the-company disputes, the firm is known for its aggressive advocacy, strategic counsel, and ability to deliver results when the stakes are highest.Based in Los Angeles, Miller Barondess litigates across California and nationwide in industries spanning intellectual property, technology, cybersecurity, real estate, healthcare, entertainment, sports, consumer products, insurance, retail, environmental, securities, private equity, financial services, and government. Frequently called upon to “save the day” before trial or on appeal, the firm is the trusted choice for clients and law firms seeking a formidable trial or appellate team.Trial and AppealThe firm’s success is rooted in its strategic collaboration with clients, carefully weighing the potential risks of trials and appeals while identifying opportunities to advance legal precedents. The team’s procedural expertise, thorough research, meticulous record reviews, creativity, and exceptional writing skills enable them to secure victories, uphold those victories, and overturn losses on appeal. MediationRecognizing that mediation can sometimes be in the client’s best interest, the firm provides strategic advice on the mediation process. Their approach aligns with the client’s immediate and long-term goals, focusing on conserving time, reducing stress, and managing resources effectively. The firm’s innovative negotiation techniques have resulted in significant settlements during mediation.
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Office Locations
Los Angeles, CA Headquarters
2121 Avenue of the Stars, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
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Awards & Recognition
Featured Awards
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 5
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 12
BEST LAW FIRMS® AWARDS: 5
All Awards
- Top Listed in Los Angeles in Commercial Litigation with 12 lawyers
- Daily Journal "Leading Commercial Litigators"
- L.A. Times B2B Publishing, Banking & Finance Magazine, "Banking and Finance Visionaries"
- L.A. Times B2B Publishing, Commercial Real Estate Magazine, "Real Estate Visionaries"
- L.A. Times B2B Publishing, The Envelope Magazine, "Entertainment Business Visionaries"
- L.A. Times B2B Publishing, Business of Law Magazine "Top 100 Law Firms in Los Angeles" and "Top 25 Law Firms in Litigation"
- Los Angeles Business Journal "Leaders of Influence: Women Attorneys"
- Los Angeles Business Journal "LA 500 Most Influential People"
- Daily Journal "Top Labor & Employment Lawyers"
- Los Angeles Business Journal "Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys"
- Los Angeles Business Journal "Most Admired Law Firms to Work For"
- Variety "Legal Impact Report"
- US News "Best Lawyers in America"
- US News "Best Law Firms"
- National Law Journal "Elite Trial Lawyer Top 50 Verdicts 2018"
- National Law Journal "Top Verdicts and Settlements 2018"
- Daily Journal "Top Litigation Boutiques" 2021
- Daily Journal "Top 40 Under 40"
- Daily Journal "Top Women Lawyers"
- Billboard "Top Music Lawyers"
- Los Angeles Business Journal "Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys"
- Daily Journal "Top Verdict" 2017
- Los Angeles Business Journal "Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40's"
- Daily Journal "Top Appellate Reversals" 2021
- Daily Journal "Top 100 Lawyers"
- Daily Journal "Top Defense Verdicts" 2020