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    Robert F. Miller

    Senior Partner

    Memphis
    901-259-7230
    robert.miller@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    LitigationCommercial Litigation

    Robert Miller helps businesses and individuals settle commercial disputes. He is often brought in during a dispute to help clients resolve the matter and avoid costly litigation. In Bob, clients find an attentive and efficient counselor. He helps clients understand their options, providing the upside and downside to each path.

    His railroad practice includes a wide range of litigation matters, including toxic torts, crossing accidents, trespasser incidents, and claimed occupational injuries and illnesses.

    Experience

    • Favorably resolved several contractual real estate issues for landowner, proving an obligation to sell was no longer binding.
    • Lead trial counsel in a two-week long bench trial in federal court involving a seven-figure insurance coverage claim resolved in the client’s favor.

    Recognition

    • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
    • Commercial Litigation (2013-2025), Litigation – Banking and Finance (2013-2025), Litigation – Construction (2013-2025), Litigation – Trusts and Estates (2013-2025), “Lawyer of the Year” Litigation – Construction (2017), The Best Lawyers in America
    • Top 100: Tennessee Super Lawyers (2011), Top 50: Memphis Super Lawyers (2011, 2014-2015), Mid-South Super Lawyers list (2007-2023), Super Lawyers
    • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
    • Commercial Litigation (2013-2025), Litigation – Banking and Finance (2013-2025), Litigation – Construction (2013-2025), Litigation – Trusts and Estates (2013-2025), “Lawyer of the Year” Litigation – Construction (2017), The Best Lawyers in America
    • Top 100: Tennessee Super Lawyers (2011), Top 50: Memphis Super Lawyers (2011, 2014-2015), Mid-South Super Lawyers list (2007-2023), Super Lawyers

    Education

    • University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., 1972
    • Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1969
    • University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., 1972
    • Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1969

    Credentials

    • Tennessee
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
    • Tennessee
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee

    Memberships and Affiliations

    • Memphis Bar Association
    • Tennessee Bar Association
    • Memphis Bar Association
    • Tennessee Bar Association
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