Richard J. Miller, Jr.
President
Summary
Mr. Miller is President of the Firm. His practice focuses on tax, estate and trust planning, administration and litigation, and representation of not-for-profit organizations, cultural institutions, and private clubs. Mr. Miller has extensive experience in matters involving sophisticated wealth transfer tax planning, trust and estate administration, and charitable planning for individuals, families, and organizations.
In addition to his practice, he often lectures on tax and estate-related matters and has served as an adjunct professor of law at Albany Law School.
Mr. Miller served as the President of the Metropolitan Opera Guild, and is currently a Managing Director of the Metropolitan Opera. He is also involved with several organizations and volunteer boards including the American Liver Foundation, the Bagby Foundation for the Musical Arts, Inc., Chanticleer, the New Criterion and the Foundation for Cultural Review, the Rome Chamber Music Festival and the Masonic Medical Research Institute. Mr. Miller formerly served on the boards of Glimmerglass Opera, the Lake George Opera Festival, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the American Associates of the Royal Academy Trust, the International Festival of Aix-en-Provence and the Emma Willard School.
Education
• Williams College, B.A., 1986, with honors
• New York University School of Law, LL.M., 1993
• Union University, Albany Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1989
Bar Admissions
• Colorado, 1996
• Connecticut, 1989
• District of Columbia, 1991
• Florida, 1991
• New York, 1990
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Miller is an accomplished operatic tenor, having performed at festivals both in the United States and internationally, with appearances at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall and Avery Fisher Hall. His expertise in estate planning and legal services complements his artistic talents, as he understands the importance of tax solutions for artists and patrons alike.
In October 2022, he joined the Board of Directors of the American Liver Foundation, where he continues to advance education, research, and advocacy for liver health. His personal journey is a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of compassionate care—a perspective that continues to inform his work as both an attorney and an advocate for others.