Atty. Robert J. Miller
With over 20 years experience in the area of family law, Bob has established himself as a highly-skilled litigator and an unwavering advocate for his clients. Bob assists his clients in all areas of family law, particularly complex and high net-worth divorce cases, including property and business valuation, property division, spousal maintenance, parenting plans and custody arrangements, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
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Robert J. Miller is a Retired Partner based in Everett, Washington. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1967), Massachusetts (1993), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1994), and Washington (1999). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Suffolk University (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of 2017, King County, Snohomish, Skagit County and WA State Bar American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Serands clients in Everett, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- With over 20 years experience in the area of family law, Bob has established himself as a highly-skilled litigator and an unwavering advocate for his clients
- Bob assists his clients in all areas of family law, particularly complex and high net-worth divorce cases, including property and business valuation, property division, spousal maintenance, parenting plans and custody arrangements, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements
- An aggressive and strong negotiator, Bob has successfully tried hundreds of cases
- However, the nature of family law is such that most cases settle before ever going to trial
- Bob advocates for his clients during mediation to achieve the best possible results, even in thorny and contentious divorce matters
- Bob began his legal career in Massachusetts in 1993, in the area of family and domestic relations and personal injury law
- He moved back to Washington State in 1999 where he began his private practice as a family law practitioner and civil litigator with a Seattle-based firm, working there for ten years until joining Brewe Layman in 2009
- When not practicing law, Bob is a sports enthusiast and enjoys cheering on all the Seattle-area teams, although he still has a soft spot for the Boston Red Sox
- He lives in Edmonds with his wife and has three adult children
- Representative Matters & Engagements Successfully ensured that a business owner’s company remained his separate property, while considering reasonable compensation and contributions to the marital community
- Utilized forensic accounting and discovery methods to uncover significant property the other party attempted to obscure, ensuring the client received a fair settlement
- Successfully defended false accusations of domestic violence and substance abuse to maintain custody of two young children allowing them to remain with their primary parent
- Uncovered significant off-the-books income to ensure that spousal and child support was reflective of the other spouse’s available income
- Professional Recognition and Honors Certified Mediator, 2017 - Dispute Resolution Center of Snohomish, Island and Skagit Counties
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert J. Miller handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Everett are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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