Jonathon Scott Miller
About Jonathon
Biography
Jonathon S. Miller joined Wicker Smith in 2008 and is a partner in the Fort Lauderdale office. Mr. Miller earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2000, and went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from Florida State University in 2003, graduating with honors. He is an "AV" Preeminent® rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating awarded by that organization.
Upon graduating law school, Mr. Miller was privileged to complete a two-year appellate clerkship at the Fourth District Court of Appeal in West Palm Beach for the Honorable Mark E. Polen, who was Chief Judge at the time. There, he honed his finely polished legal research, writing and analytic skills and gained an inside view of the appellate process. Mr. Miller worked on over 100 appeals involving civil, criminal, probate and administrative matters.
Upon joining Wicker Smith, Mr. Miller has gained significant litigation and appellate experience. He practices in both the state and federal courts, focusing on premises and security liability, construction defects and liens laws, pharmacy negligence, discrimination claims, landlord-tenant law, condominium disputes and catastrophic personal injury lawsuits. Additionally, Mr. Miller has a thriving portion of his practice devoted to commercial and real estate litigation on behalf of Fortune 500 companies, national real estate developers and closely-held REITs. Most recently, he has also started representing fixed-base operators in general aviation matters, commercial transactions and aircraft liens and has also handled appeals in the First, Second, Third and Fourth Districts. Mr. Miller is adept at handling the gamut of discovery issues, and has taken hundreds of depositions and routinely drafts complex legal pleadings and memorandum of law. Additionally, he has also successfully argued countless dispositive and substantive legal issues at all stages of litigation.
Prior to joining Wicker Smith, Mr. Miller represented over 600 different condominium (residential, commercial and mixed-use), homeowners and cooperative associations throughout the State of Florida. He has extensive experience in all aspects of condominium operation and governance, including drafting governing documents, covenant enforcement, commercial transactions, developer-turnover, fair-housing issues, liens and foreclosures, elections, recalls, and dispute resolution through arbitration and mediation. Mr. Miller has even testified as an expert witness in this arena.
Mr. Miller is a member of the Broward and Palm Beach County Bar Associations.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
24 years | 800 cases
24 years
24 years
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-40%
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 22 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Wicker, Smith, O'Hara, McCoy, & Ford, P.A.
515 E Las Olas Blvd Ste 1400, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
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Jonathon Scott Miller's Reviews
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5 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Case Results
Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Trial Attorney
Mr. Miller defended me in negligence lawsuit and achieved a result which was better that I thoughtwas possible at the commencement of the lawsuit. The facts were stacked against my case, but Mr. Miller maneuvered and focused the defense on the facts which were strongest while drawing focus away from ...
Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements
Thank You Mr. Miller
Definitely someone that you MUST consider for any legal matters. Handled an civil lawsuit involving alleged breach of contract and tortious interference for me. Was able to resolve it in a matter I saw impossible at the time. Knowledge, integrity and results. He was professional and always kept me i...
Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Super Lawyer
Jonathon Miller represented my company and myself personally with a lawsuit arising from a failed business transaction. He was very informed on the matter that we were dealing with and was constantly in communication with all parties involved, making suggestions on course of action with the expected ...
Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great lawyer
Mr. Miller achieved a great result in my case, out-smarting the opposing attorney at virtually every step of the way. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an aggressive and sharp but honest attorney. I will return to Mr. Miller for all of my future legal needs.
Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2013 | Landlord & Tenant
Highly recommended!
Fabulous attorney who received a fantastic result on my behalf. I breached my commercial lease because of market conditions and Mr. Miller successfully defended my company and myself as the personal guarantor based on creative defenses which forced my landlord into an extremely favorable settlement. ...
Jonathon Scott Miller's Lawyer Endorsements
Construction and development lawyer | Mar 06
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse Mr. Miller based upon observations of him in depositions, hearings, and through pleadings filed with the court. Specifically, we have represented differnt clients in complex construction litigation. During our interactions, I found Mr. Miller to be well prepared, skillful in his craft, and extremely strategic in his thinking and defense of cases. I would not hesitate to hire him as my attorney should that need ever arise. I admire his professionalism and ethics, two qualites of utmost importance to me."
"Mr. Miller is an excellent attorney, both inside the courtroom and outside of the courtroom. I have had the privilege of resolving a few lawsuits with him as opposing counsel on the other side. I am certain that another attorney without Mr. Miller's knowledge, patience, skill, acumen and hard work would not have been able to resolve those matters so amicably and efficiently for all parties involved. I highly recommend him."
"I litigated against Jonathon in a complex construction matter. He was competent, professional and knowledgeable about the law. I highly endorse Jonathon"
"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Miller on a broad range of cases including construction defects, contract disputes, and various complex civil litigation matters. His understanding of the law and the litigation process is exemplary, and he is always willing to spread that wealth of knowledge to the younger attorneys he mentors. It has been a pleasure to work with Mr. Miller."
"I have known Jonathan for more than a decade and highly endorse him."
"There is a reason why Mr. Miller has numerous endorsements from clients and fellow lawyers. He understands what it takes to bring a dispute to trial, to prove a claim or defense at trial, and support an appeal. He is a model of professionalism that you want on your side knowing that you'll get the right advice or suggestions based on the complexity of the matter. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the privilege of working with Mr. Miller on several cases over the years, ranging from construction matters to contract disputes and personal injury claims. On each case, he brought a knowledge and understanding of the law, and its variations and intricacies, that was remarkable. He also showed a genuine compassion for his clients and those on the other side. He is an asset to the legal community. I strongly endorse him."
"Mr. Miller is a great lawyer who has an excellent understanding of the law and a unique ability to apply concepts and arguments in the best interest of his clients. I highly endorse this attorney."
"Great lawyer, great person. Skilled and knowledgable trial lawyer that I consult with regularly on a number of issues. I highly recommend."
"Jonathon is one of the best defense attorneys I know. He is extremely intelligent, knows the law well, and is comfortable in the courtroom. He is also a really nice guy and pleasure to deal with. I would definitely recommend him to anybody looking for a defense attorney!"
"I have had the pleasure to litigate cases against Mr. Miller for several years now. My experience is that he is very thorough, well prepared and sharp on his feet. I consider him a worthy adversary and know that I will have to be at my very best when litigating against him and his firm. Mr. Miller is also very cordial and extremely professional. It is with great confidence that I submit this endorsement."
"In the contentious climate that is characteristic of civil litigation, it is rare to come across an adversary with whom you can identify with on a personal level. In his dealings with clients, opposing parties and others, Jonathan exemplifies the type of class and professionalism that many attorneys fail to possess. I wholeheartedly endorse Jonathan Miller."
"Mr. Miller is a skilled litigator who I have worked with on numerous matters. He is a winner in the courtroom and also through his briefing in federal court. I would highly recommend Mr. Miller to any of my clients, friends or family members."
"I give Mr. Miller my full endorsement without hesitation. He is an extremely hard working and talented attorney. Mr. Miller's analytical skill set and professionalism are first class which is why he able to provide superior service to those he represents."
"I worked with Mr. Miller for several years on a variety of complex litigation matters. Mr. Miller stood out for his well written and persuasive motions and pleadings which often resulted in the client obtaining an outcome much better than they expected. I consistently recommend him to family and friends who need legal assistance outside my practice areas."
"Experienced litigator, professional, and knowledgeable in all aspects of civil litigation"
"The legal profession and the community as a whole is lucky to have a lawyer like Jonathon Miller. He is ethical but aggressive. He is creative and thinks outside the box. I fully endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Legal Elite "Up and Comer", Florida Trend Magazine
2016
Top 1% of America's Most Honored Professionals, American Resistry
2014
"AV" Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Cum Laude, FSU College of Law
2002
Business Law Review, FSU College of Law
2002
Dean's List, FSU College of Law
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, Wicker, Smith, O'hara, Ford, McCoy, PA
2003 - 2005
Law Clerk, Fourth District Court Of Appeals
Associations
2008 - Present
Broward County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
New JerseyAdmitted to Practice
2004 - Present
United States 11th Circuit Court of AppealsAdmitted to Practice
2004 - Present
United States 3rd Circuit Court of AppealsAdmitted to Practice
2004 - Present
United States Southern District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice
2004 - Present
United States District of New JerseyAdmitted to Practice
2003 - Present
Florida BarAdmitted to Practice
2003 - Present
Florida Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2008
Palm Beach County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2005
Legal Aid Society of Palm BeachVolunteer Intake Attorney
2001 - 2003
Phi Delta Phi legal fraternityMember
Sample of Legal Cases
The trial court granted our Motion for Summary Judgment and the Third District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's ruling after hearing oral argument from counsel.
The trial court granted our requested relief and entered a Final Judgment of Dismissal based upon Plaintiff's misrepresentations and omissions.
Trial Court granted Final Summary Judgment in favor of the Landlord client against the tenant and the personal guarantor and awarded the Landlord damages in the amount of $1,213,380.00. The Fourth District affirmed the Final Judgment by PCA.
Obtained highly favorable settlement
Education
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Bacherlor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Tips and Practice Pointers for Effective Advocacy at Uniform Motion Calendar (UMC)
Publications
2016
Languages
English
Activity
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