Roger Miller
Andersonville,TN
Summary
Accomplished and detail-oriented attorney and former judge with 25 years of experience, adept at establishing trust and rapport through strategic communication techniques and dedicated to delivering expert representation through comprehensive legal knowledge. A leader with fantastic communication skills and determination to accomplish tasks with high-quality and timely work. Extremely well-versed in the law, ethics of an attorney, and the rules of both civil and criminal procedure.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Legal Operations/Managing Attorney
Baker, Foster, Potter, PC
Knoxville, TN
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Manage the day-to day-operations of a law firm with 4 offices across Middle and East Tennessee.
- Managed a team of attorneys, paralegals, and other staff members.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay abreast of developments in the field of law.
- Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
- Supervised junior attorneys during trial preparation work.
- Provided legal advice, opinions and solutions regarding issues and risks on various transactional and regulatory matters.
General Sessions Court Judge
Anderson County Government
Clinton, TN
09.2014 - 08.2022
- Heard and adjudicated thousands of criminal and civil cases and heard and adjudicated mental health commitment matters and Orders of Protections.
- Signed arrest warrants, search warrants and judicial subpoenas.
- Analyzed legal documents to determine applicable laws and precedents.
- Applied knowledge of local rules governing procedure in order to ensure that proceedings ran smoothly without unnecessary delays.
- Assessed admissibility and relevance of evidence, motions, and pleadings to ensure fair proceedings.
- Read and analyzed legal documents to inform decisions on pre-trial issues, motions and final rulings.
- Drafted opinions concerning issues arising from cases heard in court.
- Maintained proper decorum within the courtroom environment during trials or hearings.
- Managed caseloads efficiently in order to meet time-sensitive requirements set forth by state statutes or regulations.
- Explained complex legal principles clearly so that non-attorneys could understand them.
- Conferred with legal counsel to make determinations about objections, pretrial motions, evidence and discovery issues.
- Researched and analyzed laws and statutes to assist in making just decisions.
- Heard arguments from both sides in a case and made decisions based upon the facts presented.
- Supervised hearings to safeguard legal rights of involved individuals.
- Provided guidance to court personnel in the application of procedures and practices related to court operations.
- Enforced ethical standards among attorneys practicing before the court.
- Reviewed motions, briefs, records, evidence, affidavits, and other material presented by attorneys or parties appearing before the court.
Private Practice Law Firm
THE MILLER LAW FIRM
Clinton, TN
12.2012 - 08.2014
- Operated general practice law firm in various areas of criminal and civil law, focusing on criminal, family, and consumer bankruptcy law.
- Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective practice management.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the private practice, including scheduling appointments, managing office supplies, and ensuring efficient workflow.
- Identified needs of clients promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to clients when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Insurance Defense Attorney
ALLEN, KOPET & ASSOCIATES, PLLC
Knoxville, TN
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Managed Insurance Defense and Litigation on behalf of insured parties and insurance companies.
- Provided legal advice, opinions and solutions regarding issues and risks on various transactional and regulatory matters.
- Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
- Spearheaded negotiations to settle cases before trials.
- Conducted research and drafted legal documents, such as motions, briefs, and pleadings.
- Evaluated potential defenses based on applicable laws and precedents set by previous cases.
Private Practice Attorney
ROGER A. MILLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW
Clinton, TN
06.1999 - 08.2011
- Established and managed a private law practice for over twelve years
- General practice, including litigation in various areas of law, primarily focusing on criminal, family, and consumer bankruptcy law.
Adjunct Instructor
ROGER A. MILLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW
Knoxville, TN
03.2010 - 09.2010
- First instructor, helping establish a new paralegal program at the Technical College.
Adjunct Instructor
ROGER A. MILLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW
Knoxville, TN
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Taught law related classes in the business department at the college/technical school level.
Adjunct Instructor
ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Harriman, TN
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Taught community courses related to emergency healthcare.
Education
Juris Doctorate in Law -
SAMFORD UNIVERSITY-CUMBERLAND SCHOOL OF LAW
05.1998
Bachelor of Science in Sociology/Psychology -
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
07.1995
Associate of Applied Science in General Technology -
ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Skills
- Practice Management
- Legal Advisory
- Legal Research
- Legal Compliance
- Strategy Development
- Writing Opinions
- Litigation Management
- Court Procedures
- Client Representation
Certification
- EMT-Paramedic Certification
- Law License
Additional Information
Dedicated, energetic, self-motivated Attorney with a stellar background, currently seeking a full-time position in the East Tennessee area. Background includes serving 8 years as the General Sessions Judge for Anderson County, as well as the Director of Legal Operations/Managing Attorney for a criminal defense and family law firm, with 25 years of legal experience in various areas of law, practicing in both State and Federal Courts, including both criminal and civil litigation. I also have previous experience as an adjunct professor/instructor at several local colleges, and have a law enforcement and medical background that includes sitting as a member on the training board of a local hospital.
Accomplishments
- Awarded a Certificate of Merit in legal research and writing
Affiliations
- Active in coaching youth sports in the community
- Enjoy music and consider myself an amateur pianist and singer-songwriter
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Legal Operations/Managing Attorney
Baker, Foster, Potter, PC
09.2022 - 12.2023
General Sessions Court Judge
Anderson County Government
09.2014 - 08.2022
Private Practice Law Firm
THE MILLER LAW FIRM
12.2012 - 08.2014
Insurance Defense Attorney
ALLEN, KOPET & ASSOCIATES, PLLC
08.2011 - 12.2012
Adjunct Instructor
ROGER A. MILLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW
03.2010 - 09.2010
Adjunct Instructor
ROGER A. MILLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW
01.2008 - 01.2009
Private Practice Attorney
ROGER A. MILLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW
06.1999 - 08.2011
Adjunct Instructor
ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.1999 - 01.2002
Juris Doctorate in Law -
SAMFORD UNIVERSITY-CUMBERLAND SCHOOL OF LAW
Bachelor of Science in Sociology/Psychology -
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
Associate of Applied Science in General Technology -
ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
- EMT-Paramedic Certification
- Law License
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