About Timothy J. Miller

Timothy (“Timmy”) Miller is a litigation associate and concentrates their practice on trade secrets, intellectual property, and competitive hiring. 

Timmy is regularly involved in complex lawsuits involving theft of trade secrets and confidential information, unfair competition, tortious interference with business and contracts, breaches of fiduciary duties, and violations of noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements. They have assisted clients ranging from large international companies to individuals and local startups.

Timmy takes a modern approach to litigation by leveraging the capabilities of technology, data, and forensics to help clients build their case. They have worked closely with technical experts to conduct pre-litigation investigations, collect and analyze electronically stored information and metadata, and protect proprietary information through forensic remediation.

Timmy also serves as a member of the firm’s appellate litigation practice, assisting clients with appeals in both federal and state courts.

Prior to Blank Rome: Timmy developed their legal skills at Temple University Beasley School of Law, where Timmy was an involved student leader and advocate. Timmy held numerous leadership roles in student government, competed on the National Trial Team, and was recognized by the faculty at graduation for making “the most outstanding contributions to the law school community.” Timmy also served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Richard A. Lloret at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, a legal intern at GlaxoSmithKline, Inc., and as assistant executive director at JURIST Legal News and Research, Inc.

Outside the Firm

Timmy enjoys reading great books, playing the violin, and traveling the world. They live with their partner, Dan, and their two cats, Gus and Toby, who they rescued with a Blank Rome co-worker while they were a summer associate.

Memberships

  • Philadelphia Bar Association
  • Temple University Beasley School of Law – Trial Advocacy Program
  • National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators
  • National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
  • Temple American Inn of Court
  • International Trademark Association

Professional Activities

In addition to their practice, Timmy is an adjunct professor for the Temple University Beasley School of Law’s Trial Advocacy Program, where Timmy serves as a coach and mentor for students on the National Trial Team. Timmy has coached multiple award-winning teams, including the champions of the 2024 Capitol City Challenge and 2024 Premiere Mock Trial Competition.
Timmy is also involved with a variety of pro bono activities. They have prepared wills and end-of-life documents for senior citizens through the SeniorLAW Center, aided clients with asylum and refugee applications, and represented LGBT+ clients in name-change proceedings.

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania
  • New Jersey

Court Admissions

  • United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court - New Jersey

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh, BA, summa cum laude
  • Temple University Beasley School of Law, JD, cum laude