David C. Miller, Esq., of Bryant Miller Olive P.A. (BMO) was recently recognized in the 2020 edition of Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite™. The list of 1,071 honorees includes attorneys in private practice as well as top government and nonprofit attorneys.

For the 17th year, Florida Legal Elite has presented its prestigious roster of attorneys chosen for recognition by their peers. The honorees exemplify a standard of excellence in their profession and have garnered the respect and esteem of their colleagues.

Miller, a shareholder with BMO, is an attorney with the Labor and Employment Law Group in the firm’s Miami office. He has previously been recognized in the 2019 and 2016 editions of Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite.

“David continues to exemplify excellence in the legal field, and being named to Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite for the third time reflects the respect he has earned from his peers. He is an asset to BMO, and we are pleased that he has once again been included in this esteemed roster of attorneys,” said BMO Managing Shareholder Grace Dunlap.

Voting for this year’s Legal Elite attorneys began in October 2019, when Florida Trend invited all in-state members of The Florida Bar to participate. Lawyers were asked to name attorneys whom they hold in the highest regard or would recommend to others. The ballots were processed, checked and tabulated by an outside vendor. Attorneys were given a score based on the number of votes received, with more weight given to votes from outside their respective firms. Only lawyers currently licensed and practicing in Florida were eligible for selection.

The list of top vote-getters was further examined using membership status and histories provided by The Florida Bar. A panel of previous Legal Elite winners, representing different practice areas in cities across the state, reviewed the selection process and list of finalists.

The resulting lists represent fewer than 1.3% of the active Florida Bar members who practice in Florida.

“The Florida Bar is committed to connecting both our members and the public with the legal resources needed to enhance their practices, businesses and daily lives, while also supporting each lawyer’s health and wellness. With so many talented lawyers in our state, Florida Trend’s Legal Elite continues to provide a valuable, credible resource of attorneys evaluated by their peers and representing many types and sizes of practices,” said The Florida Bar President Dori Foster-Morales.

Added Publisher David Denor: “Now in its 17th year, the Florida Legal Elite, published in Florida Trend's July issue, provides its 270,000 readers with a peer-reviewed resource listing of the best lawyers in the state.”

Miller is board-certified in Labor and Employment Law by The Florida Bar. An attorney for 22 years, Miller’s focus is representing management in dealings with labor union issues, employment litigation, and human resources counseling. He also represents public sector employers who sponsor pension plans. He is immediate past Chair of the City, County, and Local Government Law Section of the Florida Bar. He graduated magna cum laude from Stetson University School of Law. He has appeared in numerous forums, including the Florida Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and more. For more information about Miller, visit www.bmolaw.com/lawyer/david-c-miller.

The entire Legal Elite roster, including Hall of Fame inductees and top Up and Comers, can be viewed at www.FloridaTrend.com/Legal-Elite.

About Bryant Miller Olive With a distinguished 50-year history of serving its clients' needs, Bryant Miller Olive represents governments, businesses and agencies in legal matters relating to public finance, real estate, state and local government law, complex transactions, project finance, litigation, and labor and employment. Firm attorneys are often called upon to handle some of the most complex legal issues in the boardroom and in the courtroom. The firm has offices in Tampa, Tallahassee, Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.bmolaw.com.