Robert Miller is chair of Locke Lord's Public Law section. Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Government Relations Law in 2007 and named one of the Top 12 lobbyists in Texas by Capitol Inside, he has demonstrated his skill and dedication by lobbying local, state, and federal governments on behalf of public and private concerns for more than twenty years. One of his greatest contributions was helping to keep the Houston Astros in town by contributing to the creation of a Sports Authority, which led to the construction of a retractable roof stadium. Mr. Miller has also held numerous leadership positions in civic organizations.
Education
- J.D., with honors, The University of Texas School of Law, 1985
Phi Delta Phi
Order of the Coif - B.A., cum laude, Rice University, 1982
Bar Admissions
Representative Experience
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Represented the Houston Astros Baseball Club in drafting and lobbying passage of legislation creating a Sports Authority and authorizing the levying of taxes on car rentals and hotel rooms to fund the construction of a new retractable roof baseball stadium in Houston, Texas. Thereafter, participated in the negotiation of the development, construction and financing documents with the Sports Authority and obtained City and County approval of the deal.
- Represent a major distributor of automobiles to design a comprehensive five-state government relations program in order to increase the client’s political visibility and business influence in its distribution region. Handle the client’s lobbying needs in Texas, and coordinate and monitor the work done by lobbyists in the other four states.
- Represented one of the country’s largest freight railroads in the proposed new construction of a rail line in Harris County. Addressed community and environmental concerns and managed public opinion, while at the same time seeking the necessary governmental and regulatory approvals.
- Handle all of the legislative needs of the City of Dallas police and fire pension system and the City of Houston municipal, police and fire pension systems before the Texas Legislature.
- Served as Chairman of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas on a volunteer basis and spearheaded the approval and development of Houston’s first light rail line.
Publications & Presentations
Professional History
Partner in the law firm of Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP
Legislative Aide to Senator Don Henderson for the 68th
Legislature
Professional Affiliations
Listed in Best Lawyers in America in Government Relations Law, 2007
Member, State Bar of Texas
Member, Houston Bar Association
Community Leadership
Former Chairman, Metropolitan Transit Authority
of Harris County (METRO), 1998-2002; Board Member 1996-2003
Senior Fellow, American Leadership Forum
Former Director, Houston International Festival, 1997-2002
Former Director, The Texas Lyceum, 1995-1998
Former Director and President, Vote Texas, 1995-1998
Former Chairman, Battleship Texas Advisory Board, 1988-1992
Member, Finance Committee, Houston Convention Fund, 1991-1994
Member, Leadership Houston Class X, 1991-1992
Former Director, Citizens’ Commission on the Texas Judiciary
Former Director, Committee for Judicial Merit Election
Former Director, Greater Houston Preservation Alliance
Who’s Who in American Law, 1990
Who's Who in America (50th Ed.-1996)
Named one of Five Outstanding Young Houstonians
by the Houston Jaycees, 1992