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Florida Employment Law Experience counts! 20+ years representing only Florida employers on all types of labor & employment matters.
David Miklas practices all types of labor and employment law exclusively representing employers (not employees), including both private employers, as well as Florida municipalities and school districts.
He has co-authored a LexisNexis Expert Commentary in his field of work and, for seventeen years, he has been a contributing author for the Developing Labor Law. He is a co-author for the preeminent legal textbook: Employment in Florida.
Mr. Miklas has been listed in Florida Super Lawyers since 2009 and he is a frequent employment law presenter and is a nationally recognized speaker and an invited guest lecturer addressing employment law and human resource issues with over thirty universities, including Harvard.
Mr. Miklas graduated from the University of Florida College of Law.
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Acquired: 1999
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1446 19th Pl., Vero Beach, FL, 32960
101 S Us Highway 1, Suite 208, Fort Pierce, FL, 34950
8 Client Reviews
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Extremely knowledgeable, conscientious, and reasonable. If you have an labor and employment issue, David is the first lawyer you should call."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known David for more than a decade. He is always very prepared, professional, and a competent attorney. David is an extremely knowledgable and skilled attorney whom I would recommend without hesitation to anyone in need of expertise in the area of labor and employment law. He takes pride in the work he does for clients and is extremely well respected in the local legal community."
"Mr. Miklas is a wealth of knowledge about employment and labor law. However, it is his common sense approach to fixing his clients' problems that make him a great lawyer."
"David is one of the most experienced employment attorneys on the Treasure Coast. By focusing entirely on employers, he has attained a high level of expertise. Because employment laws and regulations change so often, you want to work with someone like David who values staying up to date."
"I recently worked with David on a legal matter and was very impressed with his professionalism, knowledge, and passion to obtain a great outcome for his client."
"David is a sole labor and employment practitioner in St. Lucie County who works very hard for his employer clients and takes pride in doing things "the right way" from the beginning of a case to resolution."
"We worked together for approximately 18 years. I initially supervised Dave when he first came to work for Richeson & Coke, P.A. He has always been dedicated and hard-working. Over the years, he has develop into very experienced and talented attorney."
"I have known David for many years. I know that when I refer clients to him, they will be well represented."
"When it comes to employment law, David is the man you want here on the treasure coast. There is no one as well-qualified and effective as David in the 19th Judicial Circuit and he has my full recommendation and endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known David for well over a decade, and have always found him to be a very competent, professional and prepared attorney. David has a tremendous amount of legal experience, and is very easy to work with!"
"David Miklas is a leading professional in labor and employment law. With many years of experience, he can be counted on for all of your labor and employment legal needs."
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2016
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2016 - Present
Owner, Law Office of David Miklas, P.A.
2001 - 2016
Partner / Shareholder, Law Office of Richeson & Coke, P.A.
1998 - 2001
Associate Attorney, Law Office of J. David Richeson & Associates, P.A.
2017 - Present
Martin County Bar Association’s Employment Law CommitteeMember
2016 - Present
Treasure Coast Human Resources AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Indian River County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Martin County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Port Saint Lucie Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
St. Lucie County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
favorable outcome for client
Union lost election & employer remained union-free
obtained dismissal for client
obtained dismissal for clients
Defense verdict at jury trial
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Employment Discrimination & Retaliation in the Real World
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