George C. Miller

Partner

Location:
San Diego, California
Phone:
(619) 696-9500 (Ext. 105)
Direct:
(619) 501-8270
Fax:
(800) 868-9350
Email:
gmiller@shufirm.com

Areas of Practice

  • Securities Arbitration & Litigation
  • Trade Secret Litigation
  • Financial Advisor Transitions
  • Employment Litigation
  • Business & Corporate Litigation
  • SEC, FINRA & Other Regulatory Investigations & Enforcement Proceedings
  • Contract Disputes
  • Real Property Disputes
  • Judgment Enforcement Proceedings

Recent Articles by George C. Miller

September 28, 2026
When Financial Advisors Move: Trade Secrets, Competition, and Transition Risk
Posted in Financial Advisor & Broker Disputes
Broker TransitionsBroker-DealersFinancial Advisors
Even the most carefully planned advisor transition presents risk. The former firm may seek emergency relief in court within days of the resignation, while the parties litigate liability, damages, and permanent relief in FINRA arbitration. The merits usually turn on a practical question: did the advisor or recruiting firm take, disclose, or use specifically identified […]
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August 10, 2026
The SEC's Growing Focus on Private Credit and Private Market Valuations: What Registered Investment Advisers and Financial Professionals Need to Know
Posted in Investment Advisers & Private Funds
Financial AdvisorsInvestment AdvisersSEC
In a typical private credit transaction, a non-bank lender (often a specialized fund managed by an investment adviser) provides financing directly to a borrower, usually a middle-market company that may not have ready access to public bond markets or traditional bank loans. The borrower receives capital, and the lender (or the fund's investors) earns returns primarily through interest payments, origination fees, and other negotiated terms.
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July 6, 2026
FINRA Arbitration In 2026 And Beyond: Key Trends, Notable Awards, And The Road Ahead
Posted in Securities Arbitration & Litigation
ArbitrationFINRAFINRA Arbitration
The FINRA arbitration forum remains the primary venue for resolving disputes between investors and the broker-dealers and investment advisers who serve them. Over the past twelve months, the forum has produced several landmark awards that captured the attention of the financial services industry, while simultaneously launching the most comprehensive review of its arbitration rules in decades. For broker-dealers and investment advisers navigating this environment, understanding the current state of play is essential to managing risk, evaluating litigation exposure, and preparing for a regulatory landscape that may look markedly different by the end of 2027.
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