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James H. Miller III

Of Counsel
  • (205) 226-8707
Download Resume jhmiller@balch.com
Education
  • The University of Alabama School of Law
    J.D., 1977, Order of the Coif
  • The University of Alabama
    B.S., 1971
Bar Admissions
  • Alabama, 1977
About Jim
Q&A
  • What types of clients do you represent?

    I primarily represent investor-owned electric utilities, and privately-held companies associated with electric power generation, maintenance of steam turbines and storage of spent nuclear fuel. 

Select Matters

  • Licensing and construction of new power plant: Responsible for the licensing and construction of a Westinghouse AP-1000 near Augusta, Georgia for Georgia Power Company and the co-owners. 
  • Chairman, CEO of Southern Nuclear Operating Company: In Mr. Miller's role as Chairman, President and CEO of Southern Nuclear Operating Company he was responsible for the safe operation of three nuclear plants for Southern Company

Credentials

Education
  • The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 1977, Order of the Coif
  • The University of Alabama, B.S., 1971
Bar Admissions
  • Alabama, 1977
Professional Affiliations
  • Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Board of Directors (2008-2011)
  • Nuclear Energy Institute (Executive Committee (2010-2011)
  • Foundation of Nuclear Studies, Board of Directors (2009-2011)
  • Fidelity Southern, Board of Directors (NASDAQ; Lion) (2005-2009)
  • Holtec International, Board of Directors
  • Airco Power; Orbital Energy Services Corp., Board of Directors
  • Turbine Generator Maintenance, Inc., Board of Directors
  • Power Services Group, Board of Directors
  • Public Utility Section of the American Bar Association
  • Alabama State Bar
  • Birmingham Bar Association
Awards & Accolades
  • Order of St. John
  • Who's Who in American Law
  • Omicro Delta Kappa
  • Phi Eta Sigma
  • Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society; Lt. U.S. Navy (1971-1974)
  • Lt. Cmdr. U.S. Naval Reserve (1974-1989)
 
Community Involvement
  • Lakeshore Foundation, Chairman (2003-2004)
  • Justice Served, Inc., Board of Directors (2005-2009)
  • United Way of Central Alabama, Tocqueville Chair (2003)
  • United Way of Atlanta, Loaned Executive Chair (2007)