David E. Miller is an experienced attorney who focuses on complex commercial litigation and arbitration.  He has represented clients in numerous international disputes, including matters involving the banking, satellite and software industries, as well as a fraudulent conspiracy within the United Nations.  He has also represented clients in connection with domestic litigation matters, including breach of contract actions and partnership disputes, as well as governmental investigations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Office of the New York State Attorney General.  In addition, Mr. Miller has been involved in a variety of entertainment law matters.  He has appeared before federal and state courts, and also has significant experience representing clients before international arbitration tribunals in London, Moscow and Geneva.  

Mr. Miller has published articles on a variety of issues, including the discovery of electronic documents in the United States, the application of the doctrine of forum non conveniens to cases involving Russian parties, and international copyright law.

Mr. Miller joined the Law Office of Michael C. Rakower, P.C. following a successful career in the Moscow and New York offices of  Hogan & Hartson LLP.  He has also worked for the New York office of Brown Rudnick Berlack Israels LLP and the Moscow office of White & Case LLP.

While he was in law school, Mr. Miller competed in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, and subsequently coached a team for that competition as well.  Today, he plays an active role in judging written and oral submissions for both the Mid-Atlantic Regional and Russian competitions.

Mr. Miller received his B.A. from Macalester College in 1991, and an M.A. from Georgetown University in 1996. He obtained his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2000.

Mr. Miller has lived in Russia, Italy, Israel, and France.  He is fluent in both Russian and French.

Mr. Miller is admitted to practice law in the courts of the State of New York, the District of Columbia, and Wisconsin.  He is also admitted to the bars of the Supreme Court of the United States, the Southern District of New York, and the Eastern District of New York.   He is a member of the American Bar Association.