Stephen R. Miller

Stephen R. Miller

Stephen R. Miller is a distinguished attorney practicing in litigating public sector liability claims, employment discrimination, construction, and general liability suits. With a focus on public sector liability, Stephen has successfully litigated a spectrum of cases, including employment discrimination, construction, and general liability suits. His legal prowess extends to defending cases under law enforcement and public entity liability insurance policies.

Stephen is known for obtaining favorable jury verdicts and settlements in various tort and contract cases, spanning employment discrimination, police liability, road and building construction, personal auto, commercial auto and trucking cases, premises liability, and workplace injuries. A significant highlight in his career was acting as lead trial counsel in a federal court in Chicago, securing a not-guilty jury verdict in an SEC Rule 10b-5 securities fraud and breach of contract case. His strengths lie in effective verbal and written communication, evident in his numerous verdicts.

Beyond his legal practice, Stephen is a member of the City of Highland Park Business and Economic Development Advisory Group, showcasing his commitment to community development. Additionally, Stephen is actively engaged in pro bono work and serves as the managing attorney at Coalition Legal.

Awards

• Illinois Leading Lawyer, Municipal, Lobbying & Administrative Law, 2012

Education

• J.D., University of Michigan
• B.A., Northwestern University

Admitted to Practice

• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
• Trial Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
• U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
• Supreme Court of Illinois

Organizations

• Chicago Bar Association
• Defense Research Institute (DRI)
• Illinois Association of Defense Counsel (IDC)
• Illinois State Bar Association
• Society of Trial Lawyers, Elected Member