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Justin S. Miller

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jmiller@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (518) 701-2710  
- Albany, NY Office
- Saratoga Springs, NY Office
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Justin focuses on municipal law, state and local finance law, industrial development, tax incentive programs, commercial real estate and corporate compliance.  He counsels public benefit corporations, local development corporations and municipalities regarding large commercial development and infrastructure projects.  He also provides legal counsel in the areas of public, industrial and commercial finance, formation and administration of special districts, State Environmental Quality Review Act compliance, formation and administration of not-for-profit entities, and general economic development initiatives.

Justin actively serves as general and transaction counsel for industrial development agencies and local development corporations throughout New York state, including industrial development agency lease-leaseback transactions and bond financings.  Justin has also served as bond counsel, transaction counsel and borrower counsel for a variety of tax-exempt and taxable bond financings, and project financings, as well as structuring and closing transactions under the New Markets Tax Credit, historic tax credit and low income housing tax credit programs.  He has experience with transactions involving public and commercial infrastructure; stadiums; colleges, universities and other section 501(c)(3) organizations; private and public schools; low-income housing facilities; and manufacturing facilities.  Justin has been actively involved with infrastructure projects in a variety of industries, including wind and biofuel energy projects, solid waste management facilities, water and wastewater plants, and sports and entertainment facilities.  He has represented numerous developers, lenders, and governmental entities in the development, contracting, and financing of projects.

Justin previously served as senior counsel to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation where he managed environmental infrastructure financings for municipalities, businesses and community agencies throughout New York state.  While attending Albany Law School, Justin served as a legislative aide to the New York State Senate, Office of Deputy Majority Leader, and as an intern for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Department of State, and the New York State Assembly.

Insights
June 1, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court Limits Municipalities from Retaining Excess Value in Tax Foreclosures

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled it is unconstitutional for municipalities to retain surplus money from tax lien foreclosure sales.
January 11, 2023

IDA Legislative Update – New Laws Affecting Industrial Development Agencies and Authorities Adopted

Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed three bills into law impacting administration and operation of New York’s IDAs.
December 7, 2022

New York’s FAST NY Program to Provide $200 Million in Grants to Municipalities and Economic Development Agencies to Prepare and Develop Shovel-Ready Sites Statewide for Key Growth Industries

New York state to promote “shovel-readiness” to attract large employers, including high-tech manufacturing and interstate distribution and
April 21, 2021

Municipal Guidance On Land Use and Zoning, Cannabis and the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act

In a prior legal alert, we explained that under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (“MRTA”), the Legislature afforded towns, villages
April 6, 2021

New Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act Provides Initial Guidance for Municipalities on Land Use and Zoning

Effective March 31, 2021, Governor Cuomo legalized adult-use of marijuana and provided for the licensure of producers, distributors, and ret
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August 20, 2026

123 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2027 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 10 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

Best Lawyers honorees are selected through a peer-review process evaluating professional excellence within specific practice areas and geogr
August 21, 2025

More Than 100 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2026 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 11 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

Best Lawyers provides trusted, peer-reviewed recognition of top legal professionals, helping clients find credible, experienced counsel.
Events

Justin Miller Presenting Session at 2025 NYSEDC Economic Development Conference

February 12, 2025
Justin Miller will co-present, “Cost Benefit Analysis Tools and Subsidy Board Update.”
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Professional and Civic

  • New York State Bar Association, member, Municipal Law Section and Environmental Law Section
  • National Association of Bond Lawyers, member
  • New York State Economic Development Council, member
  • Joseph C. Foiadelli Public Service Fellowship at Albany Law School, co-founder

Recognition

Best Lawyers, Economic Development Law, since 2024

Admissions
New YorkU.S. District Court, New York - Northern District
Education

Albany Law School

JD 
1997

University of Rochester

BA 
1994

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Justin S. Miller

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jmiller@harrisbeachmurtha.com
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Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys at Law
Justin Miller

Justin S. Miller

jmiller@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (518) 701-2710
Albany, NY Office
Saratoga Springs, NY Office

Profile

Justin focuses on municipal law, state and local finance law, industrial development, tax incentive programs, commercial real estate and corporate compliance.  He counsels public benefit corporations, local development corporations and municipalities regarding large commercial development and infrastructure projects.  He also provides legal counsel in the areas of public, industrial and commercial finance, formation and administration of special districts, State Environmental Quality Review Act compliance, formation and administration of not-for-profit entities, and general economic development initiatives.

Justin actively serves as general and transaction counsel for industrial development agencies and local development corporations throughout New York state, including industrial development agency lease-leaseback transactions and bond financings.  Justin has also served as bond counsel, transaction counsel and borrower counsel for a variety of tax-exempt and taxable bond financings, and project financings, as well as structuring and closing transactions under the New Markets Tax Credit, historic tax credit and low income housing tax credit programs.  He has experience with transactions involving public and commercial infrastructure; stadiums; colleges, universities and other section 501(c)(3) organizations; private and public schools; low-income housing facilities; and manufacturing facilities.  Justin has been actively involved with infrastructure projects in a variety of industries, including wind and biofuel energy projects, solid waste management facilities, water and wastewater plants, and sports and entertainment facilities.  He has represented numerous developers, lenders, and governmental entities in the development, contracting, and financing of projects.

Justin previously served as senior counsel to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation where he managed environmental infrastructure financings for municipalities, businesses and community agencies throughout New York state.  While attending Albany Law School, Justin served as a legislative aide to the New York State Senate, Office of Deputy Majority Leader, and as an intern for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Department of State, and the New York State Assembly.

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Legal Practices

Member of:

Public Finance and Economic Development

Industry Teams

Member of:

Affordable Housing
Cannabis
Municipalities and Local Agencies

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Admissions

New YorkU.S. District Court, New York - Northern District

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • New York State Bar Association, member, Municipal Law Section and Environmental Law Section
  • National Association of Bond Lawyers, member
  • New York State Economic Development Council, member
  • Joseph C. Foiadelli Public Service Fellowship at Albany Law School, co-founder

Recognition

Best Lawyers, Economic Development Law, since 2024

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