About The Firm

TRIAL AND APPELLATE LAWYERS

Founded in 2006 by renowned trial lawyer Skip Miller, his sons, Dan and Jim, and Mark Barondess and Sasha Frid, Miller Barondess is a premier litigation firm specializing in trials, arbitrations, mediations, and appeals in California and nationwide. The firm combines the resources of a top-tier practice with the personalized service of a boutique, delivering strategic counsel and aggressive advocacy in complex, high-profile matters.

Representing both plaintiffs and defendants, the firm provides courtroom excellence across a wide range of industries, including technology, cybersecurity, real estate, healthcare, entertainment, sports, consumer products, retail, insurance, energy, financial services, private equity, and government.

THE MB APPROACH

Miller Barondess handles all types of litigation and has achieved success at every stage—from early dismissals and defeating case-dispositive injunctions to winning summary judgment, prevailing in jury and bench trials, and securing victories on appeal.

Our attorneys collaborate in dedicated teams from start to finish, providing consistent, efficient, and highly personalized representation. Clients benefit from a hands-on approach and strong, enduring relationships, with every matter drawing on the collective experience and insight of the firm.

We are known for our creative, results-driven problem solving. In one high-stakes mediation, we prepared the case as if for trial and presented opening and closing arguments to the mediator and opposing counsel—an innovative strategy that helped secure substantial settlements before discovery even began.

“Miller Barondess is a terrific law firm. They have grown tremendously over the years, which I believe is a testament to their excellent work and their reputation in the legal community. They take on difficult matters and are home to an extremely skilled and well-trained group of lawyers.” – In-House Counsel as quoted by U.S. Best Law Firms®

“The lawyers at Miller Barondess are trained at hearing their client’s needs and giving strategic guidance on what is possible. They give a cost benefit analysis on implementing the strategy.” – Allen Kovac, 10th Street Entertainment, as quoted by U.S. Best Law Firms®

“I call on Miller Barondess for critical litigation and someone I can trust to take a case to trial in a must-win situation. In addition to their competence, what sets the firm apart is their ability to understand the nuances of complex commercial transactions, as well as the pragmatic, business-oriented needs of their clients.” – Eric Hattler, former General Counsel with The Gores Group, as quoted by U.S. Best Law Firms®

“Miller Barondess lawyers are smart and tough but fair litigators who come to understand their clients’ businesses better than their clients do!” – Mark DeVitre, General Counsel, Allen Media Group, as quoted by U.S. Best Law Firms®

“Miller Barondess as a whole has done excellent work for the County of Los Angeles. Additionally, attorney Mira Hashmall is an outstanding appellate specialist.” – Lester Tolnai,  Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel, as quoted by U.S. Best Law Firms®

OUR TEAM AND CULTURE

At Miller Barondess, we operate as a unified team and recruit attorneys who share our core values, integrity, and commitment to excellence. Associates join the firm to work alongside leading litigators on complex, high-stakes, and cutting-edge matters. We hire from top law schools and seek lawyers who excel in a collaborative, high-performance environment. Through our Associates Committee, junior attorneys play an active role in shaping the firm’s culture and future.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. By actively recruiting and retaining attorneys and staff from a wide range of backgrounds, we strengthen our team and enhance the perspective, insight, and service we provide to our clients.