James M. Miller

Senior Counsel

240 S. Pineapple Avenue
Suite 206
Sarasota, Florida 34236

With over 45 years of general litigation and trial experience, James Miller has taken more than 100 cases to verdict, judgment or award before juries, judges, and arbitrators, delivering exceptional results for sophisticated clients. He has represented companies and individuals across an assortment of industries such as banking and financial institutions, technology, manufacturing and product distribution, and communications.

Jim has won jury verdicts in cases ranging from antitrust to personal injury, intellectual property, trade secrets, contracts, franchising, and licensing. Jim’s ample range of experience enables him to serve his clients’ varied legal issues.

From representing cutting-edge internet companies in government investigations and other disputes, to representing financial institutions and officers and directors in multidistrict litigation, a national government seeking to recover assets hidden by a former national president or representing a former Attorney General of the United States in a civil rights case, he brings dexterity and knowledge to each matter.

Jim was also active in management of an AmLaw 100 firm as managing partner of the largest law office in the state of Florida with supervision over 200 attorneys and as national chair of its litigation department.

Jim has served as a contributing author for three books published by the American Bar Association: From The Trenches I, Strategies and Tips From 21 of the Nation’s Top Trial Lawyers, From The Trenches II, Mastering The Art of Witness Preparation, From The Trenches III, Pretrial Strategies for Success.

Professional Experience

  • Senior Attorney, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2026 – present
  • Solo Practitioner, James Miller Law, 2020 – 2026
  • Partner and Managing Partner, Akerman LLP

Personal

Jim lives in Osprey, Florida with his wife. They have two adult children. Jim enjoys golfing, cooking, mixology, reading – mostly history and working out with his son.

Credentials

Education
  • University of Chicago Law School, J.D.
  • University of Miami, B.A., magna cum laude
Community Involvement

Miami Museum of Science, Past President and Community Board Chair

Awards & Distinctions

AV Preeminent Rating®, Martindale-Hubbell

 

Florida Super Lawyers®, 2007 – 2020

 

The Best Lawyers in America®

 

Who’s Who Legal, Litigation, 2020

Bar Admissions

State of Florida

 

U.S. Court of Appeal for the Eleventh Circuit

 

U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida

Memberships & Affiliations

American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Board of News Editors, Associate Editor

 

The Trial Network (trial.com), Past Chair