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Clifford M. Miller
also known as Miller Law Offices
About Clifford
Biography
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with over thirty years experience winning difficult, complex cases including many cases turned down by other lawyers and salvaging cases handled poorly by previous lawyers. Experienced in tort and commercial litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants. Multiple large verdicts and settlements for plaintiffs; defended similar actions for defendants. Also experienced in appellate work, including writing amicus curiae briefs.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 400-500 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Vermont for 44 years
State: Vermont
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 46 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 7 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 10 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maine for 30 years
State: Maine
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Hampshire for 30 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Clifford M. Miller
PO Box 1900, Vero Beach, FL, 32961-1900
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Posted by April | December 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Very pleasant experience
Mr. Miller was extremely knowledgeable. He kept me well informed with everything with my case and emailed all details to me as he received them. We will definitely hire Mr. Miller again if the need arises. We would recommend him to all of our friends in the area if they needed his services.
Clifford Miller
Replied last December 31, 2016Thank you very much!
Posted by Scott | March 06, 2014 | Real Estate
Clifford Miller is a professional and responsible lawyer
I used Clifford Miller as my lawyer to assist me with a real estate contract dispute. Clifford was extremely responsive and knowledgeable about my claim. Furthermore, his ethical positions added significant value to my case and my overall professional responsibility. Thank you Clifford!
Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2009 | Real Estate
Exceptional legal work and counsel
We made an appointment with Mr. Miller after three unsuccessful attempts at obtaining legal representation for a potentially costly real estate issue with a large bank. Not only was our attorney very honest and open about our situation, he followed through for us and his expertise resulted in the be...
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"Cliff is a scholarly, dedicated and very creative attorney. A highly skilled litigator with a keen intellect. I truly enjoyed our work together and I proudly endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Board Certification in Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy, National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy
1995
Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Mediator, Florida Supreme Court
1992
Advocate, National College of Advocacy
1991
Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy (Diplomate), National Board of Trial Advocacy
1989
Appreciation Award, Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.
1988
Appreciation Award, Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.
1987
Board Certification in Civil Trial Law, Florida Bar
N/A
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Owner, Miller Law Offices; Vero Beach, Florida
1999 - 2000
Associate - Plaintiff's PI, Law Offices of Loren l. Gold, P.A.; Sunrise, Florida
1996 - 1999
Associate - Insurance Defense, Law Offices of Bohdan Neswiacheny; Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1995 - 1996
Associate - Litigation, Clifford M. Miller, P.A.; Portsmouth, New Hampshire
1982 - 1995
Partner/Owner, Clifford M. Miller, Chartered / Miller & Miller; Vero Beach, Florida
1982 - 1982
Associate - Personal Injury Defense, Kiel and Boylan; Springfield, Vermont
1980 - 1982
Assistant State Attorney/Law Clerk, Bennington County States Attorney’s Office; Bennington, Vermont
1978 - 1979
Legal Intern, Florida Attorney General’s Office
Associations
2007 - Present
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
2001 - Present
American Radio Relay League (ARRL)
1995 - Present
United States District Court for the District of North Dakota
1995 - Present
United States District Court for the New Hampshire
1995 - Present
New Hamshire BarAdmitted to Practice in New Hampshire 1995 (inactive now)
1995 - Present
Maine BarAdmitted to Practice in Maine 1995 (inactive now)
1986 - Present
Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
1986 - Present
United States Supreme Court Bar
1984 - Present
Mensa
1982 - Present
American Bar Association
1982 - Present
United States District Court for Southern District of Florida (Trial Bar)
1982 - Present
United States District Court for Southern District of Florida
1982 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
1982 - Present
Indian River County Bar Association
1982 - Present
American Association for Justice
1981 - Present
Vermont BarAdmitted to Practice in Vermont 1981 (inactive now)
1979 - Present
Florida Bar
Florida Bar
Evidence Committee
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Amicus Curiae Committee
2001 - 2004
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
2001 - 2004
Florida BarFee Arbitration Committee (19th Circuit) - Vice-Chair
1995 - 1996
New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association
1994 - 1995
Indian River County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
Florida Bar
Fee Arbitration Committee (17th Circuit)
Sample of Legal Cases
J.J.'s Mae, Inc. v. Milliken & Co.,763 So.2d 1106 (Fla. 4th DCA 1999).
Capital Assurance Co. v. Margolis, 726 So.2d 376 (Fla. 3d DCA 1999).
Koppenhoefer v. Roberts, 654 So.2d 204 (Fla. 4th DCA 1995).
Olbek v. Kraut, 650 So.2d 1138 (Fla. 5th DCA 1995)
Brower v. Hubbard, 643 So.2d 28 (Fla. 4th DCA 1994).
Dosdourian v. Carsten, 624 So.2d 241 (Fla. 1993)
Brower v. Indian River County Code Enforcement Board, 1993 WL 228785 (Fla. Cir . Ct. 1993)
Autry v. Autry, 622 So.2d 565 (Fla. 4th DCA 1993).
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company v. Acosta, 612 So2d. 1361 (Fla. 1992).
Atlanta Casualty Co. v. Yadevia, 579 So.2d 213 (Fla 2d DCA 1991).
Perruzzi v. Ferretti, 564 So.2d 621 (Fla 4th DCA 1990).
Copeland v. State, 543 So.2d 450 (Fla 4th DCA 1989).
R.G. Industries, Inc. v. Balsiger, 502 So.2d 1378 (Fla 4th DCA 1987).
Miller v. Nolte, 453 So.2d 397 (Fla. 1984).
Miller v. Nolte, 427 So.2d 248 (Fla 4th DCA 1983).
Daniell v. Baker-Roos, Inc., 1990 WL 302693 (S.D.Fla., Jul 19, 1990)
State v. Allen, 139 Vt. 303, 427 A.2d 373 (1981)
Education
1992
National College of Advocacy
Advocate
1979
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
University of Miami
BBA Magna Cum Laude
N/A
University of Florida
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