--- title: "George W Miller | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/george-w-miller-9977" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # George W Miller United States Court of Federal Claims · U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge ## Profile - Court: United States Court of Federal Claims - State: National federal courts - Role: U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-06-30 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Judge, United States Court of Federal Claims, 2004-present - Miller spent over three decades at Hogan & Hartson (now Hogan Lovells) in Washington, D.C., practicing civil litigation and commercial arbitration — 1970–2003, including 26 years as a partner - Trial Judge, Municipal Court of California, County of Riverside, 1974-1988 - Early in his career, he clerked for Judge Bruce M. Forrester of the U.S. Tax Court and held the role of an officer in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps — 1967–1970, continuing in the reserves until 1977 ### Education ### Additional information - He passed away peacefully at his home in Falls Church, Virginia, on June 27, 2016 - George Wesley Miller (July 12, 1941 – June 27, 2016) was born in Schenectady, New York, and pursued an extensive legal education, earning a Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from Princeton University in 1963, a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 1966, and a Master of Laws in taxation from George Washington University Law School in 1968 - Court until his retirement on August 7, 2013 - received his commission on December 13, 2003 - He specialized in representing both property owners and governmental entities in eminent domain and “takings” cases, securing notable settlements such as a $200 million resolution for Peter Kiewit Sons’ Co. in 1995 - George W. Miller married Mary Katherine (Kay) Miller in 1971, and they resided in Arlington, Virginia, for over forty years - Date of birth: 1941-07-12 - During his tenure, he participated in advisory councils, task forces, and symposia, including the Court of Federal Claims Advisory Council and the Litigation Practice Task Force, contributing to court administration and procedural improvements - He also co-chaired Hogan & Hartson’s Legal Ethics Committee and contributed to legal education as an adjunct professor at George Mason University Law School and as a moot court judge at George Washington University Law School - His career left a lasting impact on civil litigation, tax law, and judicial administration ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### motion form Scope: courtwide Request a court order by motion. The motion must be written unless made during a hearing or trial, state the grounds with particularity, and state the relief sought. Evidence excerpt: The motion must: (A) be in writing unless made during a hearing or trial; (B) state with particularity the grounds for seeking the order; and (C) state the relief sought. [Rules of the United States Court of Federal Claims](https://www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/sites/cfc/files/Rules%207.27.2026.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### supporting materials Scope: courtwide A motion, objection, or response may be accompanied by a brief or memorandum and, when needed, supporting affidavits. Evidence excerpt: Any motion, objection, or response may be accompanied by a brief or memorandum and, if necessary, affidavits supporting the motion. [Rules of the United States Court of Federal Claims](https://www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/sites/cfc/files/Rules%207.27.2026.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### meet and confer Scope: courtwide Before filing a nondispositive motion, make a reasonable good-faith effort to discuss it with opposing counsel, determine whether it is opposed, narrow disagreements, and include the required certification. Evidence excerpt: The motion must: (1) include a certification that the movant has in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with opposing counsel. [Rules of the United States Court of Federal Claims](https://www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/sites/cfc/files/Rules%207.27.2026.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ### trial testimony Scope: courtwide Trial testimony is taken in open court unless an identified rule or statute provides otherwise. Remote contemporaneous testimony requires good cause, compelling circumstances, and appropriate safeguards. Evidence excerpt: For good cause in compelling circumstances and with appropriate safeguards, the court may permit testimony in open court by contemporaneous transmission from a different location. [Rules of the United States Court of Federal Claims](https://www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/sites/cfc/files/Rules%207.27.2026.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-30 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/9977/george-w-miller/) - [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/9977/george-w-miller/) - [United States Court of Federal Claims current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/9977/george-w-miller/) - [Rules of the United States Court of Federal Claims](https://www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/sites/cfc/files/Rules%207.27.2026.pdf) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/9977/george-w-miller/) - [U.S. Court of Federal Claims: Miller, George Wesley | Federal Judicial Center](https://www.fjc.gov/history/courts/us-court-federal-claims-miller-george-wesley) - [George W. 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