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  • Miami, FL
  • Licensed for 11 years
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About Jane

I am business lawyer for contracts, disputes and litigation. I have supervised audits and imposed financial controls for businesses and non-profit entities. My financial acumen makes me a good lawyer for business owners who suspect fraud, and has resulted in my appointment to Receiver in the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida.

Practice areas

BusinessLitigation
  1. Litigation: 50%

    12 years

  2. Business: 50%

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Jane Whalley Muir

1900 North Bayshore Drive
Suite 1A
Miami, FL, 33132

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing200906/11/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
20 Under 40Brickell Magazine2016
Legal LuminaryDade County Bar Association2016
Lynn Futch Most Productive Young LawyerThe Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division2015
Rising StarSuperLawyers2014
"AV Preeminent" Peer Review RatingMartindale-Hubbell2014
President's AwardCoral Gables Bar Association2014
20 Under 40The Miami Herald2014
Alumni Leadership AwardUniversity of Miami Law Alumni Association2013
Pro Bono Service Award for Innovative ProjectsDade County Bar Association2012
Florida Legal Elite Top Up and ComerFlorida Trend Magazine2012
President's Spirit of Achievement AwardUniversity of Miami School of Law Alumni Association2011
MemberThe Order of Barristers2009
John F. Evans Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of Miami School of Law2008
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Managing PartnerJ. Muir & Associates, P.A.2018 - Present
PartnerGersten & Muir, P.A.2011 - 2017
PartnerGrinberg & Muir, PLLC2010 - 2011
AssociatePennekamp Law, P.A.2009 - 2010
Certified Legal InternMiami Dade County Public Defender's Office2009 - 2009
Research Assistant for Professor Terence J. AndersonUniversity of Miami School of Law2008 - 2009
Judicial Intern for the Hon. William M. HoevelerU.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida2008 - 2008
Judicial Intern for the Hon. Richard J. SuarezFlorida Third District Court Of Appeal2008 - 2008
Law Clerk, Office of University AdvancementUniversity of Miami2008 - 2008
Research Assistant for Professor Michael S. GrahamUniversity of Miami School of Law2007 - 2008
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Dade County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect2019 - Present
Dade County Bar AssociationVice President2018 - 2019
Dade County Bar AssociationSecretary2017 - 2018
Dade County Bar AssociationTreasurer2016 - 2017
Dade County Bar AssociationMember, Executive Committee2014 - 2016
Dade County Bar AssociationMember, Board of Directors2014 - 2016
Coral Gables Bar AssociationImmediate Past President2013 - 2014
Dade County Bar AssociationCo-Chair, Website Committee2013 - 2014
University of Miami Law Alumni AssociationVice President for Communications2013 - 2014
Coral Gables Bar AssociationPresident2012 - 2013
Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.Co-Chair, Legal Eagle Closing Argument Competition2012 - 2014
Dade Legal AidChair, Battle of the Bands Committee2012 - 2014
Dade County Bar AssociationChair, Bulletin Committee2012 - 2014
University of Miami School of Law Alumni AssociationChair, Young Alumni Committee2012 - 2013
Coral Gables Bar AssociationPresident-Elect2011 - 2012
University of Miami School of Law Alumni AssociationVice Chair, Young Alumni Committee2011 - 2012
Dade County Bar AssociationMember, Executive Committee2010 - 2013
Dade County Bar AssociationMember, Board of Directors2010 - 2013
Coral Gables Bar AssociationTreasurer2010 - 2011
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Cuban American Bar AssociationNo More Retail: Cuban Government Backpedals on Open Market Reforms to Maintain Monopoly on Sale of Goods2014
Cuban American Bar Association BriefsBishop Leo Frade: Evangelist and Convicted Felon?2013
Cuban American Bar Association BriefsYou Be the Judge: A History and Comparison of Judicial Selection Methods2012
Cuban American Bar Association BriefsWhat Does the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Mean for Employers and Floridians?2012
Dade County Bar Association BulletinThe Search Engine Optimization Arms Race2012
Cuban American Bar Association BriefsProperty Rights in Cuba and the Impact of Recent "Reforms"2012
Cuban American Bar AssociationLegal Roundup: What's Happening in the Courts2011
The Dade County Bar Association Bulletin, May 2011Dealing with Abusive Tactics in Depositions2011
CABA Briefs, the Magazine of the Cuban American Bar Association, Summer 2011Legal Roundup2011
CABA Briefs, The Magazine of the Cuban American Bar Association, Spring 2010Vamos a Cuba! Is Going Nowhere2010
The Dade County Bar Association Bulletin, November 2010"Who Cares?" and "So What?" An Approach to Medical Malpractice Case Selection2010
The Florida Bar News, Letters, February 15, 2010Facebooking Judges2010
The Dade County Bar Association Bulletin, February 2010Corporate Philanthropy is Not an Oxymoron2010
The Dade County Bar Association Bulletin, March 2010The Judicial Ethics of Facebook Friendship2010
The Dade County Bar Association Bulletin, December 2009Toxic Derivatives and Their Role in the Current Economic Crisis2009
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of FloridaBachelor of Arts2006
University of Miami School of LawN/AN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Reaching your Immigration Goals through BusinessBusiness and Immigration Law2017
Bench and Bar ConferenceSocial Media2017
WorkshopMeeting Legal Requirements for your Business2014
Voluntary Bar Leaders ConferenceTechnology for Bar Associations: The Cloud, Databases & Communications2014
Brickell Breakfast SeriesHow to Respond to a Subpoena2014
Workshop #340Meeting Legal Requirements for Your Business2013
My Shingle - The Ins and Outs of Opening Your Own PracticeLaw Practice Technology2013
Business Networking WorkshopNetworking & Business Development2013
2013 Voluntary Bar Leaders ConferenceBest Practices for Non-Staffed Voluntary Bar Associations2013
University of Miami School of Law Alumni Panel DiscussionKeys to a Successful Summer2012
Technology Committee MeetingEthical and Practical Issues in Data Security for Lawyers2012
Tech TuesdayWhat's App? Cheap and Easy Tools for Maximizing your Efficiency2012
Practicing with ProfessionalismEthical Issues Affecting Young Lawyers2012
2012 Voluntary Bar Leaders' ConferenceTo 501(c)3 or Not to 501(c)3, that is the Question?2012
2012 Voluntary Bar Leaders' ConferenceHow to Effectively Market Your Association: Best Practices and Roundtable Discussion2012
2012 Voluntary Bar Leaders' ConferenceTax Filings and More: Keeping up with State and Federal Filing Requirements for Your Association2012
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Former Client Refused to Pay Outstanding InvoicesWon Judgment for Unpaid Fees and Attorney's Fees and Costs
Former Client Refused to Pay Outstanding InvoicesWon Judgment for Unpaid Fees and Attorney's Fees and Costs
Prevented DisinheritanceDeed Vacated because of Undue Influence
Dispute with American ExpressSuccessfully resolved debt.
Appointed to Supervise Fitness Business during Divorce ProceedingsSuccessfully recovered cash seized by DEA and paid creditors
Former Employee Left to Work for CompetitorEmployee Banned from Working for Competitor
Former Employee Stole Intellectual PropertyEmployee Agreed to Stop Infringing on Intellectual Property Rights

Reviews

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I highly appreciate her humane and attentive approach.

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Jane Muir helped me with a legal matter that was very important to me, and affected my life. She took the time to explain the issues thoroughly to me, and I really felt that she cared about me and my situation. She worked very hard and was extremely well organized and prepared for the trial, and the outcome was in my favor. I trust her and plan to use her again, and would recommend her to my friends.
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Hired attorney

Knowledgeable Listener and Problem Solver

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I found Jane Muir through a friend's referral in a probate case that was not making any headway. Jane listened very attentively throughout the consultation and really made sure she got every detail correct. While probate is not her specialty, specially dealing with an estate in a foreign country, Jane was able to understand the complexity of the case and refer me to a lawyer that matched my needs. After meeting with the referred lawyer, I realized not only is Jane very knowledgeable, she's also honest about what she does not know. During my consultation, Jane was able to reach into her network to dial in an expert who is now my current attorney.
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Consulted attorney

Simply the Best

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I have been burned in the past with lawyers. I have paid hefty sums and have had very little to show for it. Jane was recommended to me in 2011 and I have been using her ever since. She takes care of all my business legalities and walks me through everything. I feel a lot better not having to guess or assume what some legal term means. I really appreciate her advice and how she will answer my emails within 24 hrs. She is the legal consultant for my business. I have her on retainer and she takes care of (literally) everything for me. Jane is sweet and friendly to her clients while handling tough legal messes with grace. She is thorough. She makes sure that she looks over every detail and discusses everything in depth with us to make sure I understand all of my options, the possible legal routes to take, and the possible legal outcomes/consequences. I really appreciate the communication and feel at ease knowing she is taking care of everything. I would highly recommend her.
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Hired attorney

A privilege

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Ms Muir is an absolute privilege to work with. Her vast knowledge helped me sort out all the details of starting a small business and becoming incorporated. I recently fell victim to a misuse of power by a police officer, resulting in several tickets and my vehicle being impounded. Traffic court I understand is not most lawyers favorite part of law but, Ms Muir graciously worked on my case and fought to get all my tickets dismissed. She is a pleasure to work with and a joy to be around in and out of the courtroom.

Exceptional experience

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G+M have handled many cases for my company including one many thought would be an impossible victory (which we ended up winning). Jane and her staff are on point every time with guidance and preparation. I could not ask for a better legal experience especially their friendly staff and fair prices. We continue to use G+M for all of our legal matters

Stick-to-itiveness!

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Jane was dependable and stuck to my case until I was compensated. It was a tough case involving a plane accident and Jane did a great job. Jane put a lot of herself into my case and never gave up. I would recommend Jane for any type of case, she has a wide array of legal skills ate her disposal for her clients.

Highly recommend Jane Muir

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From the moment I contacted Ms. Muir I knew I was in good hands. I found her to be knowledgeable regarding the issue I contacted her for, trustworthy, and patient. She was on top of every matter pertaining to my case. I was extremely nervous about the matter and Ms. Muir consistently showed both patience and assurance to me. I am happy to say I had a positive outcome and would definitely contact her again should the need arise. I highly recommend Ms. Muir.

Jane Muir a true professional

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This case came up with very little notice. We met with Jane the night before and gave her all the information we had. Jane met us at the court house the next morning and helped us with the case. Jane Muir was a professional in every way and was very helpful in answering questions and worked under pressure without a problem. I have worked with other attorneys before and did not have near the attention that Jane gave to myself and the case. I would highly recommend Jane to any person seeking legal services.

A great help. Profesional.

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Jane kept me updated every step of the way. She made herself available to answer my "what if" questions. Very pleased with her work. While i hope to not need the services of a lawyer again, if needed Mrs. Muir would be my first call.

A Great Experience

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My experience with Ms. Muir has been very gratifying. She handled my case with great care and professionalism, notifying me constantly via email regarding my case status. She inspires a great amount of trust, something essential for this kind of profession. I would definitely recommend her and will not hesitate to consult with her any future legal matters.
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Attorney endorsements

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Christian Rodriguez, Litigation Attorney on Jan 24, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Jane has a great reputation in the community and it's easy to see why. She is a talented lawyer and I endorse her without hesitation.

Ada Llerena, Commercial real estate Attorney on Oct 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Jane for several years and she is a dedicated,talented and hard-working advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her services.

Jarrod Martin, Litigation Attorney on Sep 18, 2014
Relationship: Friend

I went to law school with Jane. She is one of the best oral advocates that I witnessed in law school, and I know that has carried over into her practice. While I no longer work in Miami, I know that she is one of the best young lawyers in the area. I hope to work with her in the future.

Jose Rodriguez, Litigation Attorney on Aug 12, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Jane's dedication and strong work ethic go hand in hand in providing clients with competent and effective representation.

Eli Stiers, Litigation Attorney on Jun 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Richard Luthmann

I endorse this lawyer.

Patricia Elizee, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Jun 18, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Jane Muir is a talented attorney and business woman. She guided me in the incorporation of my law firm. She explained the different options available in managing my practice and advised on how to attract and keep clients satisfied. I am happy to endorse Ms. Muir!

David Magilligan, Litigation Attorney on Apr 10, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I've had the pleasure of working with Jane on the UM Law Alumni Young Alumni Committee. The organization has flourished since Jane assumed a leadership role. She bring energy, intelligence and creativity to the table in everything she does. Any client should consider themselves lucky if their attorney is Jane Muir.

Joseph Rose

I wholeheartedly endorse this talented lawyer.

Jefferson Knight, Litigation Attorney on Jul 20, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. June Muir is the most dynamic and charismatic young lawyer in Miami. She knows everyone and, far more importantly, she has earned the respect and admiration of Miami's legal community in a short period of time. She is universally known as a person who gets things done. She is organized and methodical. If that makes her sound dull; au contraire. Her cheerfulness and enthusiasm are infectious. Her adversaries simultaneously respect and fear her. I would not want to be her opponent in any jury or bench trial because it's difficult to imagine her losing.

William Vanderwyden, Litigation Attorney on Jun 13, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Jane Muir for a number of years. She is a task and goal oriented individual who will handle matters in a professional manner. She is attentive to her clients and will work with colleagues to bring matters to a proper conclusion. She is well connected in this community and has earned the respect of her peers.

Paula Phillips, General practice Attorney on Jun 13, 2011
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

Please allow this to serve as my endorsement of Ms. Muir as an outstanding lawyer in the area of general practice, to include both contract litigation and personal injury law. She is energetic, focused and determined, and has a great support system from the legal community, which is invaluable. I can and have recommended Jane Muir as an attorney on many occasions, and will continue to do so in the future. Paula J. Phillips, Esq.

John Kozyak, Litigation Attorney on Jun 11, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Jane Muir is one of the best young lawyers in South Florida. Her Mother is a respected Judge and her Father is an experienced lawyer, but their daughter does not stand in anyone's shadow. My firm and I have referred matters to Jane and have always been pleased. Jane has the determination and work ethic to win and she usually does. I enjoy watching older opponents underestimate her because of her youth and smile and then get out hustled and lose. Jane is a winner and I have no hesitation recommending her.

Steven Schlackman, Litigation Attorney on Jun 10, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Jane is an excellent trial lawyer. She has a sense of care and respect that allows people to easily trust her. Jane is meticulous in her preparation and extremely knowledgeable about he law for the cases in which she is involved. But most importantly, she is a pleasure to work with; a sentiment felt by other lawyers in the community as well as her clients.

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