J. Eric Miles

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Biography

Eric Miles is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He focuses on civil litigation matters, including the defense of medical providers in health care liability cases. He also represents medical providers in licensure and credentialing matters. Eric has received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating of “AV - Preeminent.” He has extensive jury trial experience, and he has successfully defended numerous cases involving multi-million dollar claims as lead counsel or co-counsel.

Professional Recognition

fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (Tennessee State Committee, March 2023 - Present)

Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel

Super Lawyers (2023-Present)

fellow, Nashville Bar Foundation

AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale Hubbell

Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law

Highlights

Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed his case, in which he sought millions of dollars against a hospitalist, a nurse practitioner, and their practice group, on the third day of trial.

Obtained a defense verdict for a radiologist and his practice in a case involving a claim for significant damages related to an allegedly negligent interpretation of a CT scan.

Obtained a defense verdict for a physician and his practice in a case involving a claim of permanent disfigurement.

Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed their case, in which they sought millions of dollars against a surgeon for alleged permanent injuries, on the fourth day of trial.

Directed verdict for a radiology group in a case of admitted negligence involving a claim of pain and suffering.

Directed verdict for a surgeon in a case involving a claim of permanent disfigurement.

Obtained a defense verdict for a surgical group in a case involving a claim of wrongful death.

Obtained a defense verdict for a Sumner County emergency medicine physician in a case involving a claim of wrongful death.

Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed her case, in which she sought millions of dollars against a plastic surgeon for alleged permanent injuries, on the third day of trial.

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Fun Facts

Eric enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, playing softball, attending sporting events and traveling.

Areas of Practice (6)

  • Appellate Law
  • Healthcare
  • Investigations
  • Medical Credentialing and Licensure
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Wrongful Death / Catastrophic Injury

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1548, Franklin, TN 37067
University Attended:
Birmingham-Southern College, B.A., 1995
Law School Attended:
Tulane University, J.D., cum laude, 1998
Year of First Admission:
1998
Admission:
Alabama; Tennessee; Tennessee Supreme Court; Tennessee State Circuit Courts; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Memberships:

Community Involvement

Eric volunteered as a mentor with Middle Tennessee Big Brothers Big Sisters for over five years. He attends the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Nashville, where he served as an elected member of the Parish Council from 2016 through 2017 and taught kindergarten Sunday School for over five years. Eric also served as a 2025 Cabinet Member for the United Way’s Tocqueville Society in Nashville.

ISLN:
913690206

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (11 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0
  • Communication

    4.6/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.3/5.0
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