Atty. Michael R. Miller
Michael Miller represents a variety of clients in Labor and Employment Law, Civil Rights Liability, Municipal Law, Education Law, and General Liability matters. Michael has litigated on behalf of both employers and employees in numerous areas of Labor and Employment law, including public and private sector labor relations; gender, racial, disability, age, and sexual orientation harassment, and discrimination; workplace violence; employee drug abuse policies; employment contracts; wage payment; Family Medical Leave Act; WARN; and employee benefit issues.
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Michael R. Miller is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. Their practice focuses on family law, employment, business, bankruptcy, and class action. Educated at Villanova School of Law (J.D., 2009) and King's College (B.A., 2006). Active member of Professional Affiliations •Pennsylvania Defense Institute •American Bar Association •Philadelphia County Bar Association. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Miller represents a variety of clients in Labor and Employment Law, Civil Rights Liability, Municipal Law, Education Law, and General Liability matters
- Michael has litigated on behalf of both employers and employees in numerous areas of Labor and Employment law, including public and private sector labor relations
- gender, racial, disability, age, and sexual orientation harassment, and discrimination
- workplace violence
- employee drug abuse policies
- employment contracts
- wage payment
- Family Medical Leave Act
- WARN
- and employee benefit issues
- He has substantial experience defending public and private entities in sexual assault, abuse, and molestation matters
- Michael has also handled federal privacy law, consumer credit cases, fair credit reporting and equal credit opportunity matters
- He has given expert lectures on the enforceability of employment contracts and employee handbooks under Pennsylvania law
- Part of his practice also involves employer counseling, advising how to spot and remedy potential workplace issues before such become the subject of litigation
- Dealing with government employees brings about special considerations, such as notice and due process rights, collective bargaining limitations, and rights to free speech when comments are made to the public about sensitive governmental issues
- Before joining Margolis Edelstein, Michael clerked with the Public Employment Relations Commission, an administrative agency that governs public sector employment in New Jersey, gaining hands-on knowledge and experience with such issues
- Since then, he has developed extensive experience litigating First Amendment retaliation, political patronage discrimination, due process, and similar claims where employees have invoked their Constitutional rights
- Michael’s civil rights experience extends beyond the public employment context
- The right to be free from bodily harm or injury is a Constitutional right, and liability can arise when a child is injured by another peer or adult
- Michael has defended public schools and foster care entities ensnarled in such claims
- He has also litigated matters involving the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act and Rehabilitation Act that are significant considerations in Education Law
- Michael has further represented township supervisors and county commissioners when sued in federal and Pennsylvania state court
- Solicitors and municipality managers have relied on his advice when dealing with disgruntled public employees threatening a lawsuit
- Michael understands that civil rights cases present underlying issues, which impact the municipality’s relationship with local taxpayers and is sensitive to such concerns
- Honors •Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America •Selected for Inclusion in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars •ABA-BNA Award Winner for Excellence in the Study of Labor and Employment Law Articles & Publications Hands-Free Law Goes Into Effect in Pennsylvania on June 5, 2025 New Jersey Supreme Court Affirms Commissions Are Wages Under the Wage Payment Law New Jersey’s New Employment Transparency Law: What Employers Need to Know Pennsylvania Superior Court Affirms Stacked UIM Coverage for Corporate Owner as a Class One Insured Under Commercial Auto Policy Chronic Illnesses May Not Always Be FMLA-Protected in the Third Circuit Important Changes to PA Dangerous Dog Law - Criminal & Civil Liability Is Wearing A Mask Protected Activity?
- Updated Guidance - Emergency Leave & Amendment to PA Unemployment Compensation Law in Response to COVID-19 Families First Coronavirus Response Act Best Practices for Employers Handling Coronavirus in the Workplace Practice Notes: Attacking Pretext with An Aggressive Defense Enemy of the People: Pleading the First Amendment Retaliation Claim Covenants Not to Compete Speaking Engagements •“Investigations and Documentation - from Accusation to Adjudication” ExecuSummit, April 2025 (Naples, FL). •“How to Evaluate and Assess Employment Claims” Panel Counsel Seminar, September 2019 News & Case Results Defamation Case Dismissed with Prejudice in Delaware County, PA 10 Attorneys Rated by Best Lawyers for 2025 Motion to Dismiss Granted with Prejudice in EPL Lawsuit Motion to Dismiss Granted in Labor & Employment Case Summary Judgment Motion Granted, Professional Liability Matter in Philadelphia Congratulations to the Margolis Edelstein 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars!
- Margolis Edelstein Partners Present at Erie Insurance Panel Counsel Seminar Partners Christopher Tinari and Michael Miller Win on Summary Judgment in an Age Discrimination Lawsuit filed in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Christopher Tinari and Michael Miller Prevail in ERISA Lawsuit in the United States Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Summary Judgment Granted on Political Discrimination Lawsuit in Federal Court - Partner Christopher A. Tinari and Associate Michael R. Miller Prevail on Summary Judgment in Contentious Political Appointment Case Summary Judgment Granted in Constitutional Due Process Lawsuit in Federal Court - Partner Christopher A. Tinari and Associate Michael R. Miller Prevail on Motion to Dismiss Dispute over Operations at a Local Airport Judgment Granted in At-Will Employment Case in State Court - Montgomery Court of Common Pleas - Partner Christopher A. Tinari and Associate Michael R. Miller Prevail on Preliminary Objections to Complaint Alleging Oral Alteration of At-will Employment Relationship Defense Verdict at Arbitration of Fair Labor Standards Act Lawsuit in Federal Court - Partner Christopher Tinari and Associates Emily Mahler and Michael Miller Prevail at Arbitration Hearing
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael R. Miller is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Michael R. Miller is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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