State Ex Rel. Nebraska State Bar Ass'n v. Miller

This is an attorney discipline case in which the Nebraska State Bar Association (NSBA), relator, seeks to discipline James P. Miller, respondent.

This disciplinary case arises from Miller’s representation of Sharon Best (Sharon) and her son, Brian Best (Brian), who is now deceased. A brief factual background is set forth to give context to the charges filed against Miller. Since birth, Brian had been plagued by significant heart and kidney problems. Because of his poor health, Sharon had maintained a health insurance policy on Brian through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska. When Sharon was…