MillerAsen

MillerAsen, P.A. stands as Portland, Maine's premier family law firm, representing the successful merger of two accomplished family law practices dedicated to providing exceptional representation in divorce, family law, and related matters. Located at 66 Pearl Street, Suite 200 in Portland, Maine 04101, MillerAsen brings combined decades of family law expertise, a team of eight attorneys, and national recognition for excellence in high-asset divorce and complex family law matters.

MillerAsen represents a strategic combination of complementary legal practices. Miller Law & Mediation was founded by Catherine C. Miller in 2010, establishing a practice focused on family law representation combined with mediation services. Catherine's founding vision created a practice emphasizing both traditional legal advocacy and alternative dispute resolution approaches to family law matters. For over a decade, Miller Law & Mediation developed a strong reputation for quality family law representation and innovative mediation services serving the Portland area.

MittelAsen, LLC represented another established family law practice, with Michael P. Asen as a central figure. Michael Asen has earned a reputation as one of Maine's preeminent matrimonial lawyers, with over 30 years of practice experience. His decades in matrimonial law—another term for family law focusing particularly on divorce and related matters—have made him recognized throughout Maine and New England as an authority on complex family law issues, particularly high-asset divorce cases involving substantial property, business interests, and financial sophistication.

In January 2022, the two practices merged to form MillerAsen, P.A., creating what is now recognized as Portland's premier family law firm. The merger brought together Catherine Miller's vision and mediation expertise with Michael Asen's three decades of matrimonial law experience, creating a powerhouse family law practice. Additional experienced team members joined the merged firm, including Diane Dusini, Susan Bixby, Whitney Lallas, and others, expanding the firm's capacity and expertise. The current MillerAsen team includes eight attorneys, each bringing specialized experience and dedication to family law excellence.

Michael Asen's prominence in Maine matrimonial law cannot be overstated. Having practiced for more than 30 years, he has developed a national reputation for sophisticated, effective representation in complex family law matters. Matrimonial lawyers practicing at Michael's level often handle cases of substantial financial complexity, involving business valuations, forensic accounting analysis, tax optimization, asset protection, and strategic negotiation or litigation. Michael's experience at this level positions him to serve clients with sophisticated family law needs.

Catherine C. Miller's founding of Miller Law & Mediation in 2010 reflects a deliberate vision for family law practice incorporating mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Catherine's recognition that not all family law disputes need to be resolved through adversarial litigation led her to incorporate mediation expertise into her practice. This approach has proven valuable for divorcing couples who prefer to resolve disputes cooperatively with professional guidance rather than through litigation.

The merger creating MillerAsen brought together these complementary visions and experiences. The combined firm now offers clients both traditional litigation representation and mediation services, enabling families to select the approach best suited to their circumstances and preferences. Families in high-conflict situations requiring vigorous litigation advocacy can work with experienced matrimonial lawyers. Families seeking cooperative resolution with professional facilitation can engage MillerAsen's mediation services. This range of options acknowledges that different families have different needs and preferences regarding dispute resolution.

MillerAsen's practice areas encompass the full spectrum of family law and related matters. Divorce representation covers all aspects of marital dissolution—property division, custody determination, support calculations, and related issues. The firm handles both contested divorces requiring litigation and uncontested divorces where couples have reached agreement. Post-divorce matters receive attention, as family law relationships do not end with final divorce decrees; modifications of custody, support, and related matters frequently arise as family circumstances change.

High-asset divorce representation represents a particular area of MillerAsen's expertise and national recognition. These cases involve substantial financial assets, business interests, professional practices, real estate holdings, and other complex property. High-asset divorces often require forensic accounting, business valuation, tax analysis, and sophisticated negotiation or litigation. Michael Asen's three decades of experience at this level, combined with the broader MillerAsen team's expertise, positions the firm to handle these complex matters with exceptional sophistication.

Mediation services offered through MillerAsen enable divorcing couples to negotiate settlements with professional neutral facilitation. Mediation often produces better outcomes than litigation, particularly for families with children, as it focuses on collaborative problem-solving rather than adversarial winner-take-all outcomes. Catherine Miller's mediation expertise and the firm's mediation practice ensure high-quality facilitation services.

Estate planning, probate, trusts, business formation, and corporate services round out MillerAsen's practice, reflecting recognition that family law frequently intersects with these other legal areas. Families with minor children need wills and trusts protecting children's inheritances. Business owners need to coordinate divorce settlements with business structure and ownership issues. The firm's comprehensive approach enables seamless coordination of these intersecting legal matters.

What distinguishes MillerAsen is the combination of Michael Asen's three decades of matrimonial law experience, Catherine Miller's mediation expertise and vision, and a team of eight attorneys each bringing specialized skills to family law practice. The firm is nationally recognized not just locally or regionally but for the quality and sophistication of its family law representation. This national recognition reflects consistent excellence and sophisticated handling of complex cases.

MillerAsen's location in Portland provides convenient access to representation for families throughout southern Maine and New England. The firm's reputation for excellence attracts clients from beyond Maine's borders, particularly those with high-asset divorces requiring sophisticated representation.

For families in Maine seeking family law representation from a nationally recognized firm combining decades of matrimonial law experience, mediation expertise, and a team of eight experienced attorneys, MillerAsen, P.A. offers exceptional representation. Michael Asen's reputation as one of Maine's preeminent matrimonial lawyers, Catherine Miller's mediation expertise and vision, and the broader team's skill and dedication combine to create an outstanding family law practice.