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Mark P. Miller

Partner

Chicago

One N. Wacker Drive
Suite 4400
Chicago, IL 60606-2833

P 312-214-5606

F 312-759-5646

During his more than 30 years of experience, commercial litigator Mark Miller has represented clients from an array of industries in a wide range of multimillion dollar disputes and in litigation and arbitration nationwide.

OVERVIEW

During his more than 30 years of experience, commercial litigator Mark Miller has represented clients from an array of industries in a wide range of multimillion dollar disputes and in litigation and arbitration nationwide.

Mark concentrates his practice on complex commercial disputes, including supply chain and distribution disputes and trade secret misappropriation, and in defending consumer class actions around the country. One of those class actions was featured in coverage by the New York Times and other newspapers. Mark also advises clients on ensuring that their businesses and products comply with applicable federal, state and international regulations.

Mark’s clients include large national and international businesses and Fortune 200 companies across industries ranging from software, automotive, biopharma and domestic and overseas manufacturing to consumer products and home goods. His 20-year stint as national product liability counsel managing local counsel and trying cases nationwide for a large heavy-equipment manufacturer gives him a unique appreciation and understanding of in-house counsel’s needs, priorities and objectives.

Dedicated to resolving even the most difficult, high-stakes and high-value disputes, Mark also knows, from decades of practical experience, that litigation is only one of the tools available to resolve a dispute. Clients appreciate Mark’s honest, objective analysis of their dispute. He consistently strives to conserve client resources while protecting their bottom line and reputation through tactical litigation strategies balanced, where appropriate, with pragmatic alternative dispute resolution. Because of his experience resolving disputes, Mark frequently advises clients on proactive strategies to prevent disputes from arising in the operation of their businesses.

Clients also value Mark’s drive to win, intelligence in the law, commitment to creative approach and ability to read opposing counsel. Mark’s objective is to design dispute resolution strategies that fit into the broader context of his clients’ business and overall commercial objectives. Because of Mark’s long experience, his skills are versatile. His focused counsel is supported by effectual negotiation and formidable courtroom advocacy.

An author and frequent invited speaker at national class action seminars, Mark’s most recent professional publication was the chapter on arbitration in the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s Treatise on Commercial Litigation.

For more than 30 years, Mark has devoted a portion of his practice to assisting clients in complying with government agencies that regulate the manufacturing, sale and labelling of products, for industrial and consumer products. Those regulators and regulations domestically include the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the National Highway Transportation Safety Authority, the Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, Proposition 65, and Toxics in Packaging. Worldwide, Mark’s experience includes the Product Safety, REACH, ROHS, WEEE, and ELV directives enacted by the European Union and other countries.

EXPERIENCE
  • Successfully resolved a $27 million dollar lawsuit for breach of a franchise and distribution agreement after obtaining summary judgment on the client’s counterclaim for damages arising out of the defendant’s violation of the forum selection clausE
  • Obtained summary judgment on behalf of an industrial equipment manufacturer in a $42 million dollar lawsuit arising out of the destruction of large steel-making facility
  • Successfully defended an international hotel chain in a multinational dispute concerning a multimillion dollar commission claim arising out of the construction of hotel in Milan, Italy
  • Obtained the dismissal of a series of lawsuits against an international hotel chain arising out of a terrorist bombing of a hotel in Amman, Jordan
  • Successfully resolved multi-district class action litigation against a lock manufacturing client arising out of its marketing of lock products
  • Successfully resolved an arbitration action in Seattle on behalf of Japanese customer service centers against a U.S. vendor
  • Successfully resolved a claim against a pharmaceutical company for a multi-million dollar commission from a business transactioN
  • Successfully defended the client against action for Temporary Restraining Order arising out of a covenant not to compete, and successfully resolved the overall lawsuit after having opposing counsel disqualified
  • Defending a global travel company from Illinois Attorney General’s fraud charges
  • Advised many clients on issues relating to potential duty to report to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Health Canada, and National Highway Transportation Safety Agency, and guided the client through related recalls
  • Advised many clients on pragmatic compliance with California Proposition 65 issues and defending lawsuits, as well as regarding other California environmental regulations
  • Successfully pursued a claim on behalf of a vehicle manufacturer against a component supplier for the sale of non-conforming component parts
  • Obtained the dismissal of a class action against an automated parking meter manufacturer in a class action arising out of the City of Chicago’s “pay-to-park” automated parking program
  • Successfully settled a nationwide TCPA class action on behalf of a national food delivery service arising out of the transmission of text messages
  • Successfully settled numerous nationwide TCPA class actions on behalf of clients who allegedly sent improper texts and faxes
  • Defended a medical device company from product liability lawsuits statewide
  • Defended a heavy equipment manufacturer from product liability lawsuits nationwide
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