Chancey R. Miller, Business Attorney in Chattanooga, Tennessee
focused on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury
Chattanooga, TN
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Chancey R. Miller is an attorney based in Chattanooga, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury.
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- Chattanooga, TENNESSEE
- Experience
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- Business · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Chattanooga, TENNESSEE.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
About Chancey R. Miller: Chancey R. Miller is an attorney based in Chattanooga, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Chancey takes on
Chancey concentrates on business, litigation, personal injury, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Chancey handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Workers Comp
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Business cases in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chancey takes business matters in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chancey agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chancey takes litigation matters in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chancey agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chancey takes personal injury matters in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chancey agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chancey takes workers comp matters in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chancey agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Chancey R. Miller — business lawyer in Chattanooga
Chancey R. Miller is an attorney based in Chattanooga, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury.
Chancey Miller is a shareholder at Carr Allison in the Chattanooga (TN) office. He defends individuals and businesses in all kinds of civil litigation throughout Tennessee. Chancey’s practice primarily includes defense of commercial and construction disputes, personal injury lawsuits and workers’ compensation claims.
Chancey is a proven litigator with a long track record of success in the courtroom. On behalf of his clients, Chancey has achieved good results with dispositive motions, at jury and bench trials and on appeal. He has obtained numerous dismissals in lawsuits involving significant damages through summary judgment. Chancey’s mindset is to never be outworked defending a client facing a lawsuit.
In 2022, Chancey received the Rising Star Award from the Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association. He is regularly selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch® for commercial litigation, personal injury litigation – defendants and workers’ compensation law – employers. Chancey has also been recognized as a Mid-South Super Lawyers® Rising Star for civil litigation defense.
Chancey graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee College of Business with a Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in business analytics and marketing. He earned his Juris Doctor magna cum laude from the University of Tennessee College of Law with a concentration in advocacy and dispute resolution.
Outside his practice, Chancey enjoys spending time with his wife, Shayla, and their daughters. He is a proud fan of the Tennessee Volunteers. Go Vols!
How Chancey handles business matters
Chancey Miller is a shareholder at Carr Allison in the Chattanooga (TN) office. He defends individuals and businesses in all kinds of civil litigation throughout Tennessee. Chancey’s practice primarily includes defense of commercial and construction disputes, personal injury lawsuits and workers’ compensation claims. Chancey is a proven litigator with a long track record of success in the…
Who Chancey represents
Chancey reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, litigation, and personal injury matters in Chattanooga and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
The University of Tennessee
JD · 2017
Chancey studied at JD in The University of Tennessee.
Law school and academic background
Chancey completed JD in The University of Tennessee. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Chancey runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Chancey has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2026).
Locations
Chancey R. Miller's office in Chattanooga
Chancey's primary office is at 633 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37450. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Chancey R. Miller — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Chancey usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Chancey charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chancey's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Chancey will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Chattanooga, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Chancey
Chancey discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Chancey confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Chancey's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Chancey R. Miller
How much does it cost to hire Chancey for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Chancey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Chancey offer a free consultation?
Chancey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chancey's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Chancey's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Chancey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Chancey take my case if I'm outside Chattanooga?
Chancey is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Chancey will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Chancey?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Chancey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Chancey accepting new business clients right now?
Chancey's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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