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Phillip H. Miller
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Biography
Phillip Miller is a nationally recognized attorney who specializes in representing people and families who have experienced serious, catastrophic injuries and death. He is certified as both a civil trial specialist and a pre-trial specialist by the the National Board of Trial Advocacy . Mr. Miller has been recognized as one of the “Best of the Bar” by the Nashville Business Journal, as a "Super Lawyer", is "Av" rated and his firm has been designated as one of the pre-eminent law firms in the United States. Mr. Miller is the Past President of the Tennessee Association for Justice. Mr. Miller is a frequently sought lecturer on legal issues and has spoken at the National Judicial College, Harvard Law School, the University of North Carolina, Sanford Law School, The William Mitchell School of Law, the Nashville School of Law, the University of South Texas, and Duke Law School. As part of his practice Mr. Miller is frequently hired by other firms to help them prepare their biggest, most significant cases. Firms in Michigan, Alabama, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Texas, Oregon, Kansas, California, New York, New Jersey, Colorado, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Missouri have used Mr. Miller to help them recover tens of millions of dollars for their injured clients.
Phillip's passions include education, the environment, dogs, and what he would describe as "making the world a little better and a little more fair for everyone." In addition to being a founding sponsor of School Aid, International, and sponsoring a Head Start class for more than 18 years, Phillip has also volunteered for Junior Achievement, bringing a businessman's perspective to middle school students. He is a lifetime member of the Sierra Club and belongs to the Tennessee Environmental Council, Tennessee Greenways, Nashville Greenways, and the World Wildlife Organization. Phillip sponsors "Rover" a free neutering/spaying program though the ASPCA and visits them whenever they are nearby providing services to needy pet owners in the area.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Car Accident
33%
47 years | 4,000 cases
Personal Injury
30%
47 years | 6,000 cases
Trucking Accident
12%
41 years | 250 cases
Motorcycle Accident
11%
47 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-40%
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Licensed in Tennessee for 47 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1979
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Location
Phillip Miller Law Offices
631 Woodland St, Nashville, TN, 37206
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Phillip H. Miller's Reviews
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Posted by Karen | April 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A injury case
Phillip represented me in a case more than 20 years with great advice and good results. I need his expertise again and have hire him again. It is an unfortunate situation but I am glad that he will be handling it. Also the staff is great.
Posted by Shannon | June 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The advocate I needed
Phillip helped me when the insurance companies wouldn't. I was injured and at the end of my rope when it came to trying to get the medical care I needed. Phillip and Haley created a plan for me and it worked. Phillip successfully settled my case. Haley negotiated my medical costs with providers,...
Posted by Lindsey | January 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Mr. Miller
Its amazing how much life can change in a matter of moments. Before the age of 21, I was left a widow raising my 3 kids by myself when their father, my husband, was killed in an accident. When I was enlightened about the events that caused my husbands death, I contact Mr. Miller. Mr. Miller and h...
Posted by Patrick | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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A Top Hand
I hired Phillip to handle a very important matter that had long lasting effects on my family. He carefully analyzed the case, crafted a superb approach to helping me carry it out and and after a trial recovered more than I could have expected. He listens, he asks pointed questions, explains certain w...
Posted by Thuy | September 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Diamond in the Rough Lawyer
These days it is hard to find people you can trust and who looks out for you. Phillip Miller helped me get an auto insurance settlement and helped me get my life as an active mom back. He has an incredible story and is one of the best lawyers and person I've met. He and his team were always honest...
Phillip H. Miller's Lawyer Endorsements
"Phillip is an outstanding lawyer and consultant. I highly recommend."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Miller is the attorney that other attorney's call when they have a problem they can't solve. I don't know how to endorse him any more positively. He does an amazing job for his clients and the Nashville Plaintiff's Lawyer Bar is blessed to have him among our ranks."
"Phillip is a true thought leader among trial lawyers. Whether authoring a book, consulting on a case, or appearing before a jury, Phillip brings creativity, insight, and caring to each endeavor. I recommend Phillip without hesitation"
"I endorse this lawyer and his deposition book."
"Mr. Miller is an outstanding trial lawyer. I highly recommend Mr. Miller for any serious injury requiring skilled representation."
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"Phillip is an excellent lawyer that I know through the Tennessee Association of Justice. He cares about his clients and the legal system by unselfishly contributing much time, money and effort. I definitely endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I personally know Mr. Miller and am more than willing to recommend him to potential new clients. I would recommend him to friends, family and clients if the need arose. He truly cares about his clients and the work that he does."
"Phillip is a great lawyer. He is one of the best advocates I've had the pleasure of working with."
"Phillip Miller is one of the best examples of a dedicated, driven and thorough perfectionist that one will find in the practice of trial law. He is highly skilled, which is evident from his success, teaching and publications. I have worked with him as faculty together on trial skills colleges around the country, where he has taught many trial lawyers and elevated their skill levels. Phillip is an outstanding lawyer. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"Phil is one of the great legal minds that i have met. Indeed , lawyers from all over the country hire Phil to help them with their cases. He is great to work with and would be great to have as your attorney."
"Phillip is one of the most tenacious lawyers I have ever had the opportunity to work with. He does all the little things to get his clients every dollar they are entitiled to, while at the same time giving his clients a level of emotional support that is rare from a lawyer. I highly recommend him!"
"Not only is Phillip an excellent lawyer, he is a great legal strategist, always seeing the parts of the case, the landmines, that will blow it up, then figuring out ways to neutralize them. I wholeheartedly recommend Phillip."
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Certified as Civil Pre-trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2012
Re-Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2012
Mid-South Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2009
Mid-South Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2009
Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2008
Re-Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate (4 years), Tennessee Supreme Court
2008
Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2007
Re-Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate (4 years), National Board of Trial Advocacy
2006
Mid-South Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2004
Named "Best of the Bar", Nashville Business Journal
2003
Re-Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate (4 years), Tennessee Supreme Court
2003
Re-Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate (4 years), National Board of Trial Advocacy
1999
Re-Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate (4 years), Tennessee Supreme Court
1999
Re-Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate (4 years), National Board of Trial Advocacy
1995
Re-Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate (4 years), Tennessee Supreme Court
1995
Re-Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate (4 years), National Board of Trial Advocacy
Work Experience
1980 - Present
Owner, Phillip Miller and Associates
Associations
2011 - Present
Tennessee Association for JusticePresident
2001 - Present
National College of AdvocacyBoard Member and Former Chairman
1999 - Present
MensaMember
1994 - Present
National Safety CouncilMember
1994 - Present
Southern Poverty Law CenterPatron
1989 - Present
Sierra ClubLifetime Member
1989 - Present
Mothers Against Drunk DrivingMember
1987 - Present
Plantiffs' TableFounder
1984 - Present
Nature ConservancyMember
1982 - Present
Elliston Literary SocietyFounder
1981 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1981 - Present
Tennessee Association for JusticeVice President
1981 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Nashville Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Tennessee Auto Accident
750,000
Tennessee Auto Accident
Confidential Figure
Young Woman's Struggle
2,900,000
Tennessee Motorcycle Accident
500,000
Defective & Dangerous Products
229,000
Slip & Fall on Vacation in Las Vegas for Nashville Woman
75,000
Child Abuse in Daycare
1,300,000
Education
1978
Nashville School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
Pennsylvania State University
MPA
1973
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelors
Speaking Engagements
2012
Ultimate Trial Advocacy @ Harvard
Anchoring and Persuasion
2012
Case Planning and Stratety
Case Stratetgy
2012
Advanced Deposition College
Advanced Deposition Technique
2010
Trial Institute
Jury Selection and Theme Development
2009
The Ultimate Trial Advocacy Program
The Art of Persuasion
2009
Strategic Trial Planning - Maximizing Results
Jury Selection, Depositions, Case Planning
2009
Microexpressions
Reading Microexpressions in Depositions and Interviews
2009
Advanced Depositions College
Advanced Deposition Techniques
2008
Essentials of Litigation
Advanced Trial Skills
2008
Case Workshop
Use of Focus Groups
2007
National College of Advocacy
Advanced Depositions
2007
National College of Advocacy
Depositions
2007
National College of Advocacy
Essentials of Advocacy
2006
National College of Advocacy
Advanced Depositions
2005
National College of Advocacy
Advanced Depositions
2004
National College of Advocacy
Advanced Depositions
2003
National College of Advocacy
The Ultimate Trial Advocacy Course
2003
National College of Advocacy
Essentials of Advocacy
2002
National College of Advocacy
Depositions
2000
National College of Advocacy
Depositions
2000
National College of Advocacy
Essentials of Advocacy
1999
National College of Advocacy
Depositions
1998
National College of Advocacy
National College of Advocacy
1997
National College of Advocacy
The Ultimate Trial Advocacy Course
1996
National College of Advocacy
Cross-Examination
1996
National College of Advocacy
Effective Use of Evidence,
1996
National College of Advocacy
The Ultimate Trial Advocacy Course
1995
National College of Advocacy
The Ultimate Trial Advocacy Course
1994
National College of Advocacy
Essentials of Advocacy
1993
National College of Advocacy
Essentials of Advocacy
Publications
2015
Miller Law Offices
What parents need to know about traumatic brain injuries in children
2015
Miller Law Offices
New data on accidents and injuries to older motorcycle riders
2014
Miller Law Offices
Senior falls on the rise but can be prevented
2010
Trial Magazine
4 principles of Effective Discovery
2005
The Verdict (Trial Lawyers of British Columbia)
"Storytelling: Why it works and how to use it”
2003
American Journal of Trial Advocacy
“Storytelling: a technique for juror persuasion”
2002
Trial Magazine
“Sway them with Stories”
2001
Trial Magazine
“Cross-Examining a Biomechanical Engineer”
1999
Trial Magazine
“Planning the Cross-Examination”
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