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Lee A. Miller 
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Shareholder, since January 1, 2004
Co-Chair, Commercial Transportation Practice Group
Member, Auto, Commercial, Construction, Rental, and Trucking Groups
phone (866) 435-5752
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Lee Miller is a shareholder who enjoys a diverse area of practice representing and trying cases on behalf of railroad companies, corporations,  insurance carriers and their insureds in several areas of law including Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA), automobile law, premises liability, and commercial litigation. A large portion of his practice is associated with niche areas such as railroad, rental vehicle, and trucking law.  He has been named a Rising Star by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine for the years 2001 through 2008.  Lee is available to educate and guide clients through the complex maze that is Minnesota law.  He currently serves as co-chair of the firm's Commercial Transportation Practice Group and is a member of the Automobile Practice Group.  Lee and his wife, Jennifer, live in St. Paul and enjoy spending time with their dogs, Abbey and Maggie, and cheering on the Golden Gophers.

Areas of Practice:
Railroad Liability
Commercial Litigation
Motor Vehicle Liability
Rental Vehicle
Trucking Law
Premises Liability
General Liability
Bar Admissions:
Minnesota, 1996
U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1999
U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 2006
Education:
William Mitchell College of Law, St Paul, Minnesota, 1996
J.D.


University of Minnesota, 1992
B.A.


Published Works:
Summary of Minnesota Law, 6th Edition in Compendium of Minnesota Law, Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A., 2007


How to Make the Most of Independent Medical Examinations in the No-Fault Arena, Compendium of Minnesota Law, Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A., 2007


Summary of Minnesota Law, 6th Edition, Compendium of Minnesota Law, Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A., 2007


The Minnesota Motor Vehicle Insurance Manual, Third Edition, 2004 Supplement, Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association, 2004


Minor Settlement Approval Changes, Automobile Law Update, Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A., August, 2003


Low Impact Photographs and Their Admission at Trial, Automobile Law Update, Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A., March, 2003


Classes/Seminars Taught:
"No-Fault in a Nutshell", Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association, Brown Bag Series, October 2005


"Reflectorization and the Impact", Midwest Claims Conference - Federal Employees Liability Act, October 2005


"Spoliation - The Newest Hot Button", Midwest Claims Conference - Federal Employees Liability Act, October 2004


"Underinsured and Uninsured Motorist Coverage", Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association, Minnesota Motor Vehicle Insurance Institute, June 17, 2004


Honors and Awards:
Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics, 2001 - 2008


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Defense Research Institute
Member


Hennepin County Bar Association
Member


Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
Member


Minnesota State Bar Association
Member


National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel

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