My legal career follows my time in the military and as a government economist. Two themes unite all these roles: distilling complicated problems into digestible chunks and collegial conflict resolution. I love doing the mental gymnastics that helps people put out fires, develop effective solutions to keep things in perspective, and stop problems from manifesting larger. I thrive on being in a position to help someone – whether that’s helping a fellow Marine during a difficult time or helping a client in court.
Franklin Milam is a litigator who represents clients in matters ranging from financial services and real estate matters to commercial litigation and products liability disputes.
With previous positions in criminal and civil law, Franklin has worked as an Assistant Attorney General for the state of Tennessee and as a prosecutor in the Eighth Judicial Circuit for Warren and Edmonson Counties, Kentucky. He has handled numerous bench and jury trials in these capacities. In private practice, he has worked on antitrust and competition matters, landlord tenant disputes, creditors’ rights, insurance defense, and numerous others.
Since law school, Franklin knew he wanted to litigate because “I’m a talker.” In fact, he loves every element of litigation – from research to motion practice to the courtroom. His inquisitive mind enjoys the mental rigor required in complex civil matters.
Drawing on his twenty years in the Marine Corps, spanning three tours of duty and now serving as a Reservist, Franklin communicates clearly, confidently, and succinctly with colleagues, judges, and clients alike. He credits this formative career for developing his sense of discipline, impeccable leadership skills, and unshakable calm in the face of uncertainty and pressure.
With a Master’s degree in Economics and previous experience as an economist with the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Franklin has a mind for numbers that helps him quickly and accurately assess the various statistics and figures at play in a given legal matter.