Practice areas: International
Licensed in Missouri since: 1971
Education: University of Virginia School of Law
With an illustrious career spanning over five decades, attorney Marshall V. Miller, the principal of Miller & Company, P.C., in Kansas City, Missouri, has established himself as a preeminent figure in the legal realm, particularly in international trade law. Since 1980, he has led his firm with a steadfast dedication to excellence, following a decade of valuable experience as an attorney and partner at a private firm.
An alumnus of the University of Missouri–Kansas City with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Mr. Miller further honed his legal skills by earning a Juris Doctor from the prestigious University of Virginia School of Law. His profound knowledge and experience have not only benefited his clients but also enriched the broader legal and academic communities. An esteemed lecturer, he has shared his insights with various respected organizations, including the American Association of Exporters and Importers, and the World Trade Institute, among others. His topics of focus range from strategies and techniques for importing and exporting to special customs procedures.
Mr. Miller’s contributions to the legal field are further exemplified by his role as the founder and past president of the National Association of Foreign Trade-Zones from 1972 to 2023, where he also served as general counsel. His scholarly contributions include a seminal article in the Virginia Journal of International Law and numerous other publications that have significantly influenced international trade practices. His professional affiliations are extensive, maintaining active memberships in numerous national and international law associations.
Recognition of Mr. Miller’s professional excellence is widespread, receiving accolades such as the Order of the Sacred Treasure from the government of Japan and the Hammer Award from Vice President Al Gore. His reputation is further solidified by his AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. Admitted to practice in several prestigious courts, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the United States Court of International Trade, he remains a pivotal figure in the realms of international law and trade.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
International- 100% International
First Admitted: 1971, Missouri
Professional Webpage: https://millerco.com/marshall-v-miller
Bar / Professional Activity
- National Association of Foreign Trade-Zones, Founder, Past President, Past General Counsel (1972-2023)
- Lawyers Association of Kansas City, Member
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Member
- Missouri Bar Association – International Law Committee, Member
- Federal Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association – International Law Committee, Member
- Customs and International Trade Bar Association, Member
- American Society of International Law, Member
- American Association of Exporters & Importers, Member
- Bar of the State of Missouri
- Bar of the District of Columbia
- United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- United States Court of International Trade
- United States District Court, Western District of Missouri
Representative Clients
- Abbott Laboratories, Alcon Laboratories, Inc., American Standard, Inc., Amgen, Inc., Ansell, Inc., AstraZeneca LP, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Bayer HealthCare LLC, Bayer Crop Science, Bell Helicopter, Black & Decker HHI, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, C. Ceronix, Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc., Carbon Fiber Technology LLC, Cargill, Inc., Caterpillar Inc., CenTra, Inc., Cessna Aircraft Company, Citizen Watch Co. of America, Citrus Products, Inc., Commonwealth Oil Refining Company, Inc., ConvaTec, MAG Powertrain, DNP Electronics America LLC, Eastman Kodak Company, Eli Lilly & Company, Emulex Corporation, Fedders North America, Inc., Gateway, Inc., General Electric Company, General Dynamics Armament & Technical Products, Georgia Ports Authority, Graff Diamonds USA, Inc., Hewlett-Packard Company, Hillwood Investment Properties, Alliance Development Company, Hitachi Automotive Products, Hospira, Inc., Imation Corp., Indiana Port Commission, IPR Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA, Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. of America, Kawasaki Robotics (USA), Inc., Koch Industries, Inc., Koch Chemical Technology Group, Komag, Inc., LeTourneau, Inc., The London Metal Exchange Limited, Louisville 7 Jefferson County, 3 M Company, Mead Johnson & Company, Medline Industries, Inc., Merck & Co., Inc., Motion Picture Association, National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones, New York Foreign-Trade Zone #1, Northrop Grumman Corporation, NuStar Asphalt Refining LLC, Panasonic Corporation of North America, PetSmart, Port of Seattle, Puerto Rico Industrial, Pure Fishing, Inc., Qualcomm Incorporated, Rawlings Sporting Goods, Raytheon Missile Systems, Ricoh Electronics, Inc., Sanofi-Aventis Inc., Schering-Plough Corporation, Skechers USA, Sony Electronics Inc., South Carolina State Ports Authority, Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., STIHL Incorporated, SUMCO USA, Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc., Taiyo America, Inc., Tesoro Corporation, The Rockefeller Group, Inc., The Trane Company, Thor Industries Inc., United Launch Alliance, United Parcel Service, Inc., Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Pro bono / Community Service
- Society for International Affairs, Member
- District Export Council (U.S. Department of Commerce), Member
- International Relations Council, Member
- International Trade Club of Greater Kansas City, Member
- National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc., Member
Educational Background
- University of Missouri - Kansas City, B.A.
White Papers
- Published in the Virginia Journal of International Law, Foreign-Trade Zone Manufacturing - the Emergence of a Free Trade Instrument, 1969
- Published in The Journal of Commerce, Foreign-trade Zones Meet Today's Competitive Manufacturing Challenges, 2007
- Published in Port News Magazine, The Competitive Edge - FTZ Seminar Helps Explain Benefits, 1999
- Published in the Official Export Guide, Export FTZ Advantages, 1998
- Published in The Journal of Commerce, Pharmaceutical Industry Thrives in Free Trade Zones, 1996
- Published in Professional Report, Globalization - The Foreign Trade Zone Advantage, 1995
- Published in the Daily Journal of Commerce, FTZs Exercise in Economic Creativity, 1992
- Published in Global Trade Magazine, There Is A Reason for FTZs' Startling Growth: It Makes Good Business Sense, 1988
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- American Association of Exporters and Importers, Lecturer
- World Trade Institute, Lecturer
- American Management Association, Lecturer
- New York Bar Association, Lecturer
- D.C. Bar Association, Lecturer
- U.S. Small Business Administration, Lecturer
- Georgetown University Law Center, Lecturer
- American Petroleum Institute, Lecturer
- Border Trade Alliance, Lecturer
- National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones, Lecturer
- Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company, Lecturer
- Purchasing Managers Association, Lecturer
- U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Lecturer
- Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America, Lecturer
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Published A Reference Guide to U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones
Honors
- Order of the Sacred Treasure-Government of Japan
- Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers
- Hammer Award - Vice President Al Gore
- Bar Register Pre-Eminent Lawyers – AV Rating, Martindale – Hubbell
- National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones – Life Member & Accredited Zone Specialist
Industry Groups
- Defense Contractors
- Food Products
- Footwear/gloves
- Foreign-trade Zones
- Household Appliances
- Information Technology Products
- Motor Vehicles
- Petroleum
- Pharmaceutical/chemical
- Photocopier Equipment
- Photographic Equipment
- Ships/building
- Telecommunication Products
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2009