James L. Miller

Top rated Bankruptcy attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Miller & Miller Law Firm LLC
James L. Miller
Miller & Miller Law Firm LLC

Practice areas: Bankruptcy, Constitutional Law, Personal Injury; view more

Licensed in Wisconsin since: 1992

Education: University of Miami School of Law

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2025

Miller & Miller Law Firm LLC

700 W Virginia St633 W Wisconsin Ave
Ste 605Suite 500
Milwaukee, WI 53204 Visit website
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James L. Miller is an accomplished attorney and founding partner of Miller & Miller Law Firm LLC, helping clients throughout Wisconsin from offices in Milwaukee, Madison, Kenosha, Appleton, Brookfield, Glendale and Green Bay. Backed by over two decades of experience, he helps navigate Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, debt settlement and other financial-relief options. He also represents clients in personal injury and family law matters, delivering pragmatic advice and compassionate advocacy every step of the way.

Mr. Miller’s dedication to his practice springs from personal experience. As an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, he witnessed his parents endure bankruptcy amid serious health crises and business setbacks. Alongside his sibling, he navigated the complex legal procedures and paperwork, an experience that inspired him to pursue law at the University of Miami School of Law. He earned his Juris Doctor in 1991 and was admitted to the State Bar of Wisconsin in 1992.

Grounded in empathy and fueled by firsthand insight, Mr. Miller takes the time to understand each client’s unique situation. They craft customized solutions designed to restore financial stability, protect assets and bring peace of mind, empowering individuals and families to rebuild and reclaim their futures.

Beyond his courtroom work, Mr. Miller is deeply committed to his community. He has served as Board Chair of the Milwaukee Jewish Community Center, where he championed educational, cultural and recreational programs. As former president and current Loan Committee Chair of the Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan Association, he advances dignity and self-sufficiency through interest-free loans.

Additionally, Mr. Miller volunteers with Operation Dream, plays in a local basketball league and runs marathons – living out his belief in resilience, teamwork and service.

Practice areas

Bankruptcy: Consumer, Constitutional Law, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Immigration: Consumer
  • 50% Bankruptcy: Consumer
  • 20% Constitutional Law
  • 20% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
  • 10% Immigration: Consumer

First Admitted: 1992, Wisconsin

Professional Webpage: https://www.millermillerlaw.com/attorney/james-l-miller/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Wisconsin, 1992
  • Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan Association
  • State Bar of Wisconsin
  • American Bankruptcy Institute
  • American Bar Association
  • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
  • U.S. District Court Eastern Division of Wisconsin, 1994
  • U.S. District Court Eastern Division of Wisconsin, 1992
  • State Bar of Wisconsin

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Better Business Bureau NACBA

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Participated in Pro Bono work at Bankruptcy Help Desk for 4+ years
  • Pathfinders Milwaukee
  • Operation DREAM, Inc.
  • Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan Association
  • Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center
  • Jewish Community Center Board of Director, Officer Operation Dream, Board Secretary Jewish Free Loan - Loan Committee Chair

Educational Background

  • University of Wisconsin - Madison, B.A., Major: Political Science and History

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • Frequent Speaker at CCE Bankruptcy Court
  • The Truth About Bankruptcy in Wisconsin: Your Pathway to a Brighter Future, 2014
  • Bounce Back from Bankruptcy in Wisconsin, 2017
  • The Secrets About Bankruptcy They Don’t Want You to Know, 2017
  • Back on Track: How Bankruptcy Can Reverse the Financial Impact of Covid-19, 2020

Honors

  • Joe E. Smith Distinguished Volunteer Award, Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 2017
  • Wisconsin Super Lawyers Honoree, 2025

Office location for James L. Miller

700 W Virginia St633 W Wisconsin Ave
Ste 605Suite 500
Milwaukee, WI 53204

Phone: 414-398-3622

Selections

1 Year Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2025

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