Ronald V. Miller Jr.

Maryland personal injury trial lawyer.

I am an experienced personal injury lawyer who represents individual victims in car accidents, product liability, birth injury, and other medical malpractice cases.

I am listed in Best Lawyers in America under plaintiffs' personal injury litigation, have a 10.0 rating on Avvo and 10.0 rating on Justia, and have been included on the Maryland Super Lawyers list by Thomson Reuters. I am also a proud member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Call today for a free consultation!

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Maryland

Since 1995

Partner

Miller & Zois, LLC

2002 - Current

Associate

Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP

1995 - 1998

University of Baltimore School of Law

J.D.

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Activities: Executive Editor of the University of Baltimore Law Review

Loyola College

B.Fin.

SuperLawyers List

Superlawyers

2016

Best Lawyers List

Best Lawyers of America

2016

Member

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

SmartCEO

Forty Elite Lawyers in Maryland

Baltimore City Bar Association

Member

Current

Prince George's County Bar Association

Member

Current

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

Member

Current

Maryland Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Current

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Current

Mediation Step by Step

Trial (American Association for Justice)

2009

Insurance Settlement

James Publishing

March, 2008

Indemnification for Negligence

Baltimore SmartCEO Magazine

2002

How Trying Cases Can Help You Market Your Practice, Maryland Association for Justice

2009

Maximizing the Value of Personal Injury Cases, North Carolina Trial Lawyers Association, Charlotte, North Carolina

Torts and Sports Law, University of Baltimore School of Law

Q. Would permissive use laws cover me in a borrowed car with a new insurance policy in Maryland?

May 27, 2025

A: Sort of. Auto insurance policies typically follow the vehicle rather than the driver. So the good news is that if you're driving a car with the owner's permission, the car's insurance policy generally provides coverage in the event of an accident, assuming you are not an excluded driver.

And this is where it might get tricky. Most insurance companies require all licensed drivers residing in the household to be disclosed on the policy. If a household member is not disclosed and is involved in an accident, the insurer will deny coverage. I think it is unlikely they are not going to ask about you and your record which may put you back to square one.

Good luck.

Q. Can a security guard charged with murder for accidental death claim defense of family after threats?

May 23, 2025

A: Yes, the security guard would likely have a defense, but based on the facts you describe, it is very hard to imagine he was actually charged unless the prosecution believes there is more to the story.

So based solely on your description, the charges are a huge overreach and should ultimately fall apart if the defense can show the guard acted out of necessity and fear rather than malice.

Q. Can I win a case against a college roommate for harassment in Maryland?

May 21, 2025

A: In Maryland, there is no civil cause of action specifically for “harassment.” If someone is behaving in an aggressive, disrespectful, or invasive way, like your college roommate, the legal system generally does not provide compensation unless the conduct falls under a recognized tort, such as intentional infliction of emotional distress or invasion of privacy. Maryland courts apply a very high threshold for emotional distress claims and you are light years from it. The behavior must be extreme, outrageous, and intended to cause serious emotional harm, not just inconsiderate or hostile. Without threats, discrimination, stalking, or physical danger, most roommate conflicts do not qualify.



Even if you have documentation, such as RA reports, messages, and witness statements, the value of a civil case is minimal unless you suffered significant property loss or emotional trauma backed by medical records. In small claims court, you may be able to recover the cost of any damaged or stolen property, but the emotional toll of harassment, in the absence of violence or criminal behavior, would approach zero. For most people in your position, the best route is to seek recourse through your college’s housing or disciplinary system, rather than through the courts.

But is that even worth it? How does pursuing a claim like this really advance your interests? The emotional toll of reliving the conflict, gathering evidence, and navigating even small claims court can drag out a situation you are probably trying to move on from. I don't recommend it. In most cases like this, the best outcome comes from focusing on closure and protecting your peace, rather than turning a bad roommate experience into a prolonged personal battle.

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