Our Practice Areas

Personal Injury | Business Injury | Criminal Defense

Personal Injury

You’ve been wronged. We fight to make it right.

As an innocent bystander, any injury or impairment you suffer at the hands of another should never be treated as your own personal sacrifice. The pain you feel, the impairments you endure, the distress you suffer, the expenses you incur, the grief that weighs on your heart, and the emotions that prey on your mind are all measurable damages for which you deserve relief.

Whether you were hurt as the result of an accident, error, negligence, or carelessness –inflicted inadvertently or with malicious intent – somebody or something caused your injury and, therefore, bears responsibility.

The remedy is to hold the responsible party to account and to demand restitution.

Wounds are not always visible, and legal liability is not always clear. Too often, injured persons are put at a disadvantage from the start. You may feel you are being marginalized, your pain minimized, or your concerns compromised. The courtroom becomes the only venue for your injury to be acknowledged and your voice to be heard. That’s why it’s so important to be represented by legal counsel experienced in bringing – and winning – personal injury actions.

DuBose Miller has a history of speaking up for personal injury victims, aggressively seeking redress, and successfully securing just compensation in actions that include:

• crime victims
• wrongful death
• excessive force
• premises liability
• car accidents
• medical malpractice

Business Injury

We make it our business to serve your best interests.

From the individual entrepreneur to the titans of industry, everyone in business deserves a fair shake. When business agreements go awry, whether as a result of fraud, corruption, greed, bad faith or simple misunderstanding, DuBose Miller steps in to protect both your immediate livelihood and your long-term commercial interests.

We feel a particular disdain for persons, organizations, corporations or government entities that attempt to unfairly exploit/appropriate the talents and efforts of others. That’s why we represent businesses of any size and in every stage of commerce on issues from intellectual property disputes to antitrust and RICO violations to disagreements and divorce within family-owned businesses.

We drive a hard bargain.

At DuBose Miller, we believe in honesty, transparency and clarity in the marketplace. As business advisors, we champion our client’s interests through intense, insightful contract negotiations that not only maximize initial benefits but also prevent future conflicts. As business litigators, we fight tooth and nail to ensure the fairness and integrity of commercial transactions, regardless of the industry or individuals involved. To help level the playing field, DuBose Miller can offer alternative billing methods in business cases, including contingency and fixed-fee arrangements.

In competitive and creative business environments, your skills, ideas and performance are among your most valuable assets. Count on DuBose Miller to maximize the worth of your life’s work.

With particular experience in the film, music and entertainment industries and on behalf of professional athletes, agents and franchises, DuBose Miller represents the commercial interests of individuals and businesses involving:

• contract negotiations and disputes
• breach of fiduciary duty
• copyright protection
• unfair trade practices
• employment disputes
• fraud
• antitrust
• RICO
• union grievances

Criminal Defense

We have the experience that many Criminal Defense attorneys don’t.

As a former senior district attorney and current trial attorney Tanya Miller has extensive experience on both sides of the courtroom. This experience gives DuBose Miller a competitive edge that clients want — and other attorneys wish they had. We know how judges work, think and operate. And we know exactly how to build a case that defends individuals facing stressful criminal charges.

Federal Crimes

The first thing to do after being charged with a federal crime is to contact a criminal defense attorney with extensive knowledge of the federal court system. With hands-on experience in federal courts as a former federal prosecutor, as well as years of practice as a criminal defense attorney, DuBose Miller is an experienced trustworthy solution if you have been charged with a federal crime in Atlanta, Georgia or the surrounding area.

Federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies rigorously pursue litigation. In 1987, the U.S. Congress eliminated the possibility of parole for anyone sentenced for a federal crime after November 1, 1987. Therefore, you will serve the amount of time to which you are sentenced. Moreover, the Federal Sentencing Guidelines are complex and offer little leeway for those convicted of a federal crime.

A case is brought as a federal crime by an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) at the discretion of the AUSA and his or her office. Typically, AUSAs only pursue those matters that are high-profile, extremely complex, or result from an extensive investigation. Due to the discretion and selectivity, the cases that are pursued are subjected to the full resources of the federal government. You are not facing an overworked prosecutor with dozen of cases on his desk, but a focused AUSA who wants a successful outcome. This is not the type of fight that an attorney who is not confident in the federal forum should undertake.

State Crimes

Property

The grouping of offenses collectively known as property crimes cross several different criminal classifications. They can range from misdemeanors such as petty theft to serious felonies like robbery, extortion, and arson. Experienced Atlanta criminal defense attorneys like DuBose Miller, will be able to help you understand the nature of any charges that you may face, the possible solutions, and what type of defenses are available to you.

Felonies

Expect serious defense from the law office of DuBose Miller. Our firm is known for tough representation and elite defense tactics. Our Atlanta criminal defense attorney was appointed chief senior district attorney for the Fulton County District Attorney's Office located in Atlanta. Led by an attorney with experience as a prosecutor, we have a valuable edge and added insight that enables our firm to represent clients successfully, especially when they are faced with serious criminal charges.

Misdemeanor

It is easy to dismiss the importance of a misdemeanor charge and not take prompt action to address the situation. You did something irresponsible or foolish, got caught, got charged, and now you just want the whole thing behind you. Despite the fact that the charges could be much more serious, a misdemeanor can alter the path of your life, causing potential employers to pass on your candidacy and future licensing boards to deny a critical license. Experienced criminal defense attorneys in Atlanta like DuBose Miller, especially ones with years learning how to think like a prosecutor, can straighten out the course.

RICO

Georgia has its own statutory provision based on the federal act imposing criminal penalties on Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO). Under the provisions of Georgia's RICO statute, a person or group violates the act by using a pattern and practice of racketeering activities to acquire an interest in, maintain or protect an interest in, or control the practices of any business or property.

Sex

Sex crimes include many different types of crimes, including unlawful, nonconsensual sexual acts between adults. These crimes are particularly difficult to defend because of the sensitive nature of the allegations. It requires an experienced defense attorney who knows how to investigate the charges, review the statements of victims and witnesses, analyze the procedures employed by law enforcement personnel, and investigate the backgrounds of everyone involved. If you are charged with a sex crime in Fulton, DeKalb, Clayton, Gwinnett, or Cobb County, or any other county in the Atlanta region in Georgia, contact DuBose Miller as soon as possible so that we can work with you to mount an appropriate defense to these charges.

Violent

If you have been accused of committing a violent crime, surely you are concerned about the serious penalties you could be facing. Depending on the severity of your crime, and your criminal history, you could be facing a harsh sentencing, such as a hefty prison sentence, fines, and a criminal record. A criminal conviction has the potential to ruin your relationships, not to mention your reputation. DuBose Miller will work with you ensuring you’re fairly and professionally represented.

White Collar

There are many different kinds of white collar crimes. The profile of these crimes has been raised recently with a number of cases involving financial crimes that have been splashed across television and the internet. What strikes many is how offenders are often hard-working professionals who somehow became embroiled in activities that crossed the line between legal and illegal. If this has happened to you, then you need the services of experienced attorneys that have defended many people accused of a white collar crimes, understand the legal process, and also are skilled in the use of media, publicity, and other non-legal venues to communicate your story.

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