Overview

The Davis, Saunders & Miller Law Firm concentrates on serious personal injury and wrongful death case litigation in both the State and Federal Courts throughout the Southeastern United States.

The firm’s areas of practice include representing railroad workers injured on-the-job who are covered by Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), seamen and offshore workers hurt at sea whose legal rights are governed by Maritime Law (Jones Act), and cases arising from airplane crashes including litigation for pilot error and against the Federal Government for air traffic controller negligence under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).

The firm’s attorneys have tried cases before juries in New Orleans, Louisiana, and in Courts from Houston, Texas, to as far north as Washington, D.C. In addition, the firm has handled cases as far south as West Palm Beach, Florida. The firm has obtained jury verdicts in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas and Virginia.

Members of the firm make annual educational presentations and publish papers at legal seminars conducted by the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and Louisiana Association for Justice (LAJ). In addition, both Ben B. Saunders and Joseph M. Miller have published articles in the Loyola Law Review where both served on its board during their legal education at Loyola Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Ben Saunders, a founder of the Davis, Saunders, & Miller Law Firm, is SMART TD Designated Legal Counsel. As Designated Legal Counsel, the firm provides legal advice and representation in Court to railroaders throughout the United States.

All lawyers within the firm belong to the American Bar Association, Louisiana Bar Association, New Orleans Bar Association, as well as the Federal Bar Association.

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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
2

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Railroad Law

Regional

New Orleans

Tier
1
New Orleans
Railroad Law

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Railroad Law

Regional

New Orleans

Tier
1
New Orleans
Railroad Law

Practice Areas

Davis, Saunders & Miller PLC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 1 specialty, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Aviation Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Railroad Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Davis, Saunders & Miller PLC proudly has 2 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Mandeville, LA
450 North Causeway Boulevard, Suite D
Mandeville, LA 70448
United States
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