Attorneys
Jennifer D. Miller, Esq.
FOUNDING & Managing partner
Jennifer Miller isn’t just a seasoned real estate attorney. She’s a trusted advocate, problem-solver, and strategist who sees the bigger picture while never missing the details. As the founding and managing partner of J. Miller Law, she brings a sharp legal mind and a hands-on, solutions-driven approach to every client she serves.
With over 15 years of experience at top-tier law firms, Jennifer has built a reputation for navigating complex negotiations, high-stakes disputes, and crisis management with precision and creativity. Her focus? Resolving challenges before they escalate, saving her clients time, stress, and unnecessary costs.
Jennifer serves as general counsel to cooperative, condominium and association boards. She also represents sponsor-developers and individual unit owners, guiding them through every phase of building operations and governance. Whether it's construction defects, board transitions, unauthorized alterations or uses, rental and sale disputes, access agreements, budgetary allocations in mixed-use buildings, or regulatory compliance, she cuts through the complexities to find a clear path forward.
Jennifer’s deep experience representing cooperative and condominium boards gives her a unique edge when advocating for sponsor-developers, and vice versa. She understands the nuances of both sides, allowing her to anticipate challenges and craft more effective strategies.
Beyond transactions and litigation, Jennifer is well-versed in securing critical governmental approvals associated with New York cooperative and condominium real estate. In particular, she has expertise in connection with subdivisions, no-action letters, new condominium formations, and tax lot creations and mergers. She has built strong relationships with key agencies like the New York Attorney General’s Office, the Department of Finance, and the Office of Cannabis Management, helping her clients navigate regulatory hurdles with efficiency and confidence.
In times of financial distress, Jennifer also counsels her clients through insolvency situations, both in and out of court, including bankruptcies, foreclosures, restructurings and collection/non-payment matters.
At her core, Jennifer is more than a legal advisor. She’s a partner in her clients’ success, bringing clarity, strategy, and unwavering dedication to every case.
Education
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 2008
Tufts University
B.A., summa cum laude, 2002
Bar Admissions
New York
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Activities, Affiliations & Recognitions
Law clerk, Honorable Victor Marrero, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Phi Beta Kappa & Order of the Coif, Tufts University
Nowell Cheng
Law clerk | Admission pending
Nowell Cheng is a law clerk at J. Miller Law, where she works on a broad range of cooperative, condominium, and New York real estate matters. Drawing on her previous experience, Nowell focuses on legal research and drafting, the review of governing documents and agreements, and matters involving building governance, real estate transactions, construction and access issues, and disputes.
Prior to joining the firm, Nowell served as a legal intern to the Honorable Leonard D. Steinman of the Nassau County Supreme Court, where she worked on a variety of civil matters, including contract, real property, and foreclosure disputes.
Nowell earned her Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where she received the Dean’s Merit Scholarship and focused her studies on real estate and land use. She earned her Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude, from Binghamton University, with concentrations in Marketing and Management Information Systems.
Nowell shares the firm’s commitment to providing thoughtful, practical counsel and exceptional client service. She understands the importance of being attentive to the details, responsive to clients, and fully engaged in each matter. Her approach reflects the firm’s belief that effective representation is not only about providing sound legal advice, but also about making sure clients feel supported, informed, and confident as they navigate their legal challenges.
Education
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Juris Doctor, 2026
Binghamton University
B.S., summa cum laude, 2022
Bar Admissions
New York, Admission Pending
Activities, Affiliations & Recognitions
Dean’s Merit Scholarship, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Legal Intern, Honorable Leonard D. Steinman, Nassau County Supreme Court