Dennis W. Miller

Energy Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Jackson, Mississippi

47+ years experience

Jones Walker LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

601-949-4900

https://www.joneswalker.com/professionals/dennis-w-miller.html

3100 North State Street, Suite 300, Jackson, MS 39216

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Bio

Dennis Miller is a partner in and co-leads the Government Relations Practice Group, where he focuses on legislative and governmental relations, as well as public utility law. Dennis combines his corporate and public service experience to serve clients across a broad range of industries. Dennis has previously held the position of senate sergeant-at-arms for the Mississippi State Senate and served as a staff attorney in the Senate Legislative Services office. He has also served as senior attorney for the Mississippi Public Service Commission and as the regional public affairs manager for a major paper company. Additionally, he is the author of the Mississippi Chapter, Lobbying, PACs and Campaign Finance: 50 State Handbook. In addition to holding memberships and leadership positions in a number of professional organizations, Dennis is an adjunct professor of law at Mississippi College School of Law teaching the course, "Legislation." Dennis Miller is a partner in and co-leads the Government Relations Practice Group, where he focuses on legislative and governmental relations, as well as public utility law. Dennis combines his corporate and public service experience to serve clients across a broad range of industries. Dennis has previously held the position of senate sergeant-at-arms for the Mississippi State Senate and served as a staff attorney in the Senate Legislative Services office. He has also served as senior attorney for the Mississippi Public Service Commission and as the regional public affairs manager for a major paper company. Additionally, he is the author of the Mississippi Chapter, Lobbying, PACs and Campaign Finance: 50 State Handbook. In addition to holding memberships and leadership positions in a number of professional organizations, Dennis is an adjunct professor of law at Mississippi College School of Law teaching the course, "Legislation."

Practice Areas

Energy Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Government Relations Practice, Jackson, MS (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Government Relations Practice, Jackson, MS (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Government Relations Practice, Jackson, MS (2013)
Recognized: Energy Law
Recognized: Government Relations Practice

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003

Education

University of Mississippi, BBA, graduated 1978
Mississippi College, JD, graduated 1984

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Reviews

Dorothy Stewart

2 weeks ago

A competent attorney with deep experience, but communication was inconsistent

I engaged Dennis Miller of Jones Walker to assist with a complex zoning variance issue for a small commercial property I own in Jackson. His nearly five decades of experience, particularly his recognized expertise in government relations, were immediately apparent. He clearly understands the legislative and municipal landscape in Mississippi at a profound level. His analysis of the local ordinances and his strategic approach to our presentation before the planning commission were sound and well-founded. We ultimately achieved a favorable outcome, which I attribute to his knowledge of public utility and regulatory frameworks. However, for a three-star rating, I must note some practical shortcomings. While his final work product was excellent, there were periods during the engagement where communication lags were frustrating. Responses to emails could take several days, and it was sometimes difficult to get a clear timeline for next steps. His focus is clearly on high-level strategy, which is his strength, but the day-to-day client management felt a bit distant. For someone with his accolades, including multiple Lawyer of the Year recognitions, I expected a slightly more responsive partnership. He is undoubtedly a skilled attorney who gets results, but ensure your expectations for client service are aligned with his senior, big-picture approach.