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Timothy L. Miles
also known as The Law Offices of Timothy L. Miles - A National Lawfirm, Timothy L. MIlles
About Timothy
Biography
Timothy L. Miles has dedicated his career to representing shareholders in complex class-action litigation and individuals in employment discrimination, Social Security Disability, Car Wrecks, Workers Compensation and ither personal injury cases.. Whether serving as lead, co-lead, or liaison counsel, Mr. Miles has helped recover hundreds of millions of dollars for defrauded investors, shaped precedent-setting decisions, and delivered real corporate governance reforms. Judges and peers have repeatedly recognized Mr. Miles’ relentless advocacy for shareholders, as well as his unbendable ethical standards.
Mr. Miles focuses his practice on securities fraud class actions, shareholder derivative actions, and corporate mergers and acquisitions class actions, as well as car wrecks, Social Security Disability, Workers Compensation, Mass Tortm, and more.
Practice Areas
14
Practice Areas
Securities and Investment Fraud
30%
25 years
Car Accident
10%
25 years
Workers Compensation
10%
25 years
Civil Rights
5%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
10%-33%
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Licensed in Tennessee for 25 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2001
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300 Centerview Dr., 247, Brentwood, TN, 37027
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Timothy L. Miles's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Raquel | July 14, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Awesome guy and Excellent Attorney
I consulted with Mr. Miles regarding a potential legal issue relating to my apartment lease and could not have been happier or more impressed as he quickly put my mind to rest after explaining the lease provision and that I had nothing to worry about. Mr. Miles was very courteous and thoroughly expla...
Posted by John | July 10, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent Lawyer
I consulted with Mr. Miles over the last few years regarding a wide-range of potential legal issues ranging from employment to personal injury. Mr. Miles was very courteous and listened and took notes of everything I said. After getting back to me after doing some research, Mr. Miles thoroughly ex...
Timothy Miles
Replied last July 10, 2021Thank you very much and glad I could help. I really appreciate it. Tim
Posted by anonymous | July 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommend
I have worked with Tim on many occasions and he is always honest and superb with his consultation and excellent when working with.
Timothy Miles
Replied last July 6, 2021Thank you very much.
Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very Recommended
I endorse this lawyer. Over the last few years, I have contacted Tim concerning a few different legal questions, and found him to be very knowledgeable, hardworking, and overall an excellent lawyer. I would highly recommended Tim to anyone, and would not hesitate to hire him should I ever require an ...
Timothy Miles
Replied last July 6, 2021Thank you for your kind review, I appreciate it very much.
Posted by Jenny | June 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A shark in the courtroom
After consulting with many lawyers about my injury related insurance claim, Timothy won my attention with honest enthusiasm and supported knowledge pertaining to the specific needs in my case. Unlike others who I spoke with, Timothy was able to provide precise outcomes to my case and what he would ...
Timothy Miles
Replied last July 6, 2021Thank you for taking the time to write such a through and kind review.
Timothy L. Miles's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Tim Miles for several years on a number of complex class actions and shareholder cases. Tim is an excellent attorney - experienced, thoughtful and thorough, and works hard to get the best result possible for his clients. On top of that, he is always a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Tim Miles."
"I served as Mr. Miles local counsel in a very complex shareholder derivative action in which Mr. Miles served as lead counsel. Mr. Miles litigated the case from filing to settlement and successfully argued and won every motion before the Court in a case where the defendants were represented by multiple law firms including some of the most prominent defense firms in the country. Mr. Miles is extremely knowledgeable in complex class actions and shareholder derivative actions and is a very professional and ethical lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer!"
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Miles is one who explores the depth of a case when others may just scratch the surface. He puts his heart in his work and what more can one ask. Other attributes of Mr. Miles would be he is determined, methodical, meticulous, and conscientious."
"I highly recommend Tim for complex shareholder litigation. A knowledgeable and hard working attorney, Mr. Miles is both client-focused and success-oriented while always bearing ethics in mind."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tim has extensive experience in complex class action litigation and is a highly capable and ethical lawyer which can be confirmed by the following: Tim Miles AV® Preeminent™ Rated Martindale-Hubble® 2014-2017 Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers The National Trial Lawyers 2016 America's Most Honored Professionals 2016 - Top 1% American Registry 2016 Top Lawyer The Global Directory of Who's Who 2016 Tim Miles Top Rated Lawyer in Litigation Martindale-Hubble® 2015 Tim goes the extra mile for his clients, and is a diligent and hard-working attorney."
"I have worked with Mr. Miles for several years on a number of cases. He is very experienced in complex shareholder litigation. In addition, he is very professional and reliable. I highly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Avvo Rated Top Lawyer, Avvo
2021
Client's Choice 2021, Avvo
2021
Elite Lawyer 2021., Elite Lawyers of America
2021
2021 Top Rated Litigator, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
2021 Top Ranked Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
2021 AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
2021 AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
AV Preeminent 2021 Lawyers.com, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
America's Most Honored Lawyers - Top 1% 2021, Americas Most Honored
2020
America's Most Honored Lawyers 2020 - Top 1%, American Registry
2020
2020 Top Ranked Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2020
AV Preeminent 2020 Lawyers.com, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Top Rated Litigator, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Avvo Rated Top Lawyer 2020, Avvo
2019
Elite Lawyer of The South, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Lifetime Achievement Award, Premier Lawyers of America
2019
Distinguished Lawyer, Recognizing Excellence in Securities Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
America's Most Honored Professionals 2019 - Top 1%, American Registry
2019
2020 AV Preeminent(R) Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
2019 Top Ranked Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Top Rated Litigator, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
AVVO Rated Top Lawyer 2019, Avvo
2018
AVVO Rated Top Lawyer 2018, Avvo
2018
America's Most Honored Professionals 2018 - Top 1%, American Registry
2018
AV 5th Anniversary in 2019, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
2018 AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
AV® Preeminent™ Rated, Martindale-Hubble®
2017
Superb Rated Attorney, Avvo
2017
2017 AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
America's Most Honored Professionals 2017 - Top 1%, American Registry
2017
2018 AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Avvo Top Rated Lawyer 2017, Avvo
2017
PRR AV Preeminent 2018 Lawyers.com, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
2016 AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
America's Most Honored Professionals 2016 - Top 1%, American Registry
2016
Top Lawyer, The Global Directory of Who's Who
2016
15 Year Anniversary, Proudly Serving the Community Since 2001, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV® Preeminent™ Rated, Martindale-Hubble®
2015
Top Rated Lawyer in Litigation, Martindale-Hubble®
2015
AV® Preeminent™ Rated, Martindale-Hubble®
2014
AV® Preeminent™ Rated, Martindale-Hubble®
2012
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
10 Year Anniversary, Proudly Serving the Community Since 2001, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Avvo Rated Attorney, Avvo
2010
Martindale-Hubbell Profile Plaque #3, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Honorable Society of Cooper’s Inn (Top 10% of graduating class), Nashville School of Law
Work Experience
1995 - 2017
Partner, Barrett Johnston Martin & Garrison, LLC
Associations
2016 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers
Nashville Bar Association
Member
2000 - 2000
Harry Phillips American Inn of CourtStudent Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Garden City Emps.’ Ret. Sys. v. Psychiatric Solutions, Inc., No. 3:09-cv-00882-WJH (M.D. Tenn.) (Haynes, J.)
$65 million recovery
In re Global Crossing Ltd. Securities & ERISA Litigation, MDL Docket No. 1472 (S.D.N.Y.) (Lynch, J.)
$79 million recovery
In re Dollar General Corp. S’holders Litig., No. 07MD-1 (Davidson County 6th Cir. Ct., Tenn.)
$40 million recovery
In re Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Securities Litigation, No. 8:12-cv-01623-DMG(JPRx) (C.D. Cal.) (Gee, J.)
$38 million recovery
Beach et al. v. Healthways, et al., Civil Action No. 3:08-00569 (M.D. Tenn. (Campbell, J.)
$23.6 million recovery
In re America Service Group Litigation, Civ. No. 3:06-cv-00323 (M.D. Tenn.) (Haynes, J.)
$14.894 million recovery
In re Direct General Corporation Securities Litigation, Civil Action No. 3:05-0077 (M.D. Tenn. (Campbell, J.)
$14.96 million recovery including $2.96 million recovered from the individual defendants
In re Envoy Securities Litigation, Civ. No. 3-98-0760 (M.D. Tenn.) (Haynes, J.)
$11 million recovery
In re Broadwing, Inc. ERISA Litigation, Case No. C-1-02-857 (S.D. Ohio) (Beckwith, J.)
$11 million recovery
In Re Juniper Networks, Inc. Derivative Litigation, Lead Case No. 1:06CV064294 (Sup. Ct. Santa Clara, CA)
Substantive corporate governance reforms and a contribution of more than $22 million in stock options to the company from four executives and directors of the board
Sherwood v. Microsoft Corporation, Civ. No 99-C-3562 (Davidson Cty. Circuit Ct.) (Kurtz, J.)
Settlement with minimal value of $32 million including sizable cy pres award to Tennessee schools
In re Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. Shareholder Litig., No. 165357-2 (Chancery Ct., Knox Cty., Tenn.) (Fansler, C.)
($53 million increase in consideration to shareholders in merger
Schuh v. HCA Holdings, Inc., No. 3:11-cv-01033 (M.D. Tenn.) (Sharp, J)
$215 million settlement – the largest securities class action recovery ever in Tennessee.
Education
2001
Nashville School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Belmont University
Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2002
Law School Civil Procedure Class
Rule 23 of the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure
Publications
2020
2019
2019
2018
Languages
English
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