Gregory R. Miller

Location:

Tallahassee, Florida

Phone:

(850) 391-0001

Fax:

(850) 469-3331

E-mail:

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Gregory R. Miller, former Presidentially Appointed United States Attorney, served as the lead prosecutor and chief federal law enforcement officer in North Florida. Mr. Miller was also responsible for defending and prosecuting all civil lawsuits in which the United States was concerned. Over his legal career Mr. Miller has had extensive trial and appellate experience in complex and high profile litigation. He has defended and prosecuted individuals who violated federal, state and military laws, coordinating complex investigations, and prosecuting and defending civil lawsuits.

Mr. Miller began his law career in 1980, while serving as a Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps. He has also served as an Assistant State Attorney in Florida , as an Organized Crime Prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice, and as an attorney in private practice. He has tried a large number of military, state and federal jury trials, litigated hundreds of evidentiary hearings and briefed and successfully argued cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He has more than 20 years of experience in managing complex criminal and civil cases in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Florida. He has received numerous awards and commendations, including the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys Director's Award for Public Service. Mr. Miller has also taught nationally and internationally on a variety of legal subjects for the World Bank, the United Nations, and many foreign and national agencies.

At Beggs and Lane, Mr. Miller manages the firm's office in Tallahassee and focuses his practice in the areas of civil litigation, appeals, securities matters, white collar criminal defense, and corporate investigations.

Year Joined Firm

2008

Areas of Practice

Criminal Law
Litigation & Appeals
Appellate Practice
White Collar Criminal Defense
Securities Litigation
Corporate Investigations
Qui Tam Litigation
Military Law

Bar Admissions

Florida, 1979
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1984
U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1998
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 1982
U.S. Supreme Court, 1985

Education

Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, Ada, Ohio
- J.D. - May, 1979
Drew University, Madison, New Jersey
- B.A. - May, 1976
- Major: Political Science

Representative Cases

Classes/Seminars

"Corporate Criminal Liability," Workshop for Judges and Prosecutors (Amman, Jordan), The World Bank and the Central Bank of Jordan, 2008
"International Sharing of Forfeited Funds and Property," Workshop for Judges and Prosecutors (Amman, Jordan), The World Bank and the Central Bank of Jordan, 2008
"Understanding the Offense of Money Laundering," Workshop for Judges and Prosecutors (Amman, Jordan), The World Bank and the Central Bank of Jordan, 2008
"Offenses Related to the Offense of Money Laundering," Workshop for Judges and Prosecutors (Amman, Jordan), The World Bank and the Central Bank of Jordan, 2008
"Challenges of Prosecuting Money Laundering," Workshop for Judges and Prosecutors (Amman, Jordan), The World Bank and the Central Bank of Jordan, 2008
"Charging Money Laundering," Workshop for Judges and Prosecutors (Amman, Jordan), The World Bank and the Central Bank of Jordan, 2008
"International Cooperation - General Issues," Workshop for Judges and Prosecutors (Amman, Jordan), The World Bank and the Central Bank of Jordan, 2008
"Conducting Money Laundering Investigations and Presenting a Case at Trial," AML Investigation & Prosecution Training for Bahrain, U.S. Dept. of State, U.S. Dept. of Justice and the Kingdom of Bahrain, 2006
"Ethical Considerations in Financial Investigations," AML Investigation & Prosecution Training for Bahrain, U.S. Dept. of State, U.S. Dept. of Justice and the Kingdom of Bahrain, 2006
"Legal Framework to Prosecute Money Laundering & Forfeit Proceeds of Crime," AML Investigation & Prosecution Training for Bahrain, U.S. Dept. of State, U.S. Dept. of Justice and the Kingdom of Bahrain, 2006
"Challenges in Investigating and Prosecuting Cross-Border Crimes," AML Investigation & Prosecution Training for Bahrain, U.S. Dept. of State, U.S. Dept. of Justice and the Kingdom of Bahrain, 2006
"Key Elements of an Anti-Money Laundering Regime & Current International Standards," AML Investigation & Prosecution Seminar for Bahrain, U.S. Dept. of State, U.S. Department of Justice and the Kingdom of Bahrain, 2006
"Investigative Tools for Conducting Financial Investigations," AML Investigation & Prosecution Seminar for Bahrain, U.S. Dept. of State, U.S. Dept. of Justice and the Kingdom of Bahrain, 2006
"Anti-Money Laundering Case Studies - Role Play Scenarios," AML Investigation and Prosecution Seminar for Bahrain, U.S. Dept. of State, U.S. Dept. of Justice and the Kingdom of Bahrain, 2006
"Conducting a Financial Investigation," Forfeiting the Proceeds of Crime (Thailand), U.S. Department of Justice and Financial Investigation Unit for the Kingdom of Thailand, 2001
"International Money Laundering & Asset Forfeiture," Forfeiting the Proceeds of Crime (Thailand), U.S. Department of Justice and Financial Investigation Unit for the Kingdom of Thailand, 2001
"Conducting a Financial Investigation," Money Laundering Training (Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.), U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Justice, and The Central Bank (U.A.E.), 2004
"International Money Laundering Statutes," Money Laundering Training (Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.), U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Justice, and The Central Bank (U.A.E.), 2004
"Definition and History of Anti-Money Laundering Efforts," ASEM Money Laundering Training for Thailand, United Nations and Kingdom of Thailand, 2004
"Anti-Money Laundering Statutes," ASEM Money Laundering Training for Thailand, United Nations and Kingdom of Thailand, 2004
"Methods of Moving Money," ASEM Money Laundering Training for Thailand, United Nations and Kingdom of Thailand, 2004
"Investigative Tools," ASEM Money Laundering Training for Thailand, United Nations and Kingdom of Thailand, 2004
"Conducting a Financial Investigation," ASEM Money Laundering Training for Thailand, United Nations and Kingdom of Thailand, 2004
"MLATs and Information Sharing," ASEM Money Laundering Training for Thailand, United Nations and Kingdom of Thailand, 2004
"General Guidance on Service as U.S. Attorney," New U.S. Attorney's Training Course, U.S. Department of Justice, EOUSA, 2006
"Prosecution Perspective on Investigating & Prosecuting Prison Rape Cases," Public Hearing, National Prison Rape Elimination Commission, U.S. Congress, National Prison Rape Elimination Commission, 2006
"Prosecution Perspective on Investigating & Prosecuting Abuse Allegations," Improving Prosecutions of Sexual Abuse in Correctional Settings, National Institute of Corrections and American University, Washington, DC, 2006
"Best Practices Example - "Operation Sandshaker,"" Sanctions Based Drug Demand Reduction Program, U.S. Department of Justice - Justice Television Network, 2004
"Order v. Liberty and the USA Patriot Act," Keynote Speaker at Symposium "Order v. Liberty", Cooley Law School, Michigan, 2003
"Working Relationships with U.S. Attorney's Offices," National Meeting of U.S. Attorneys and FBI SAC's, U.S. Department of Justice, 2003
"The Department of Justice's Anti-Terrorism Efforts Post 9/11," Meeting of Retired Military Officer's Association (Tallahassee 2001), Retired Military Officer's Association, 2002
"Hearsay," Evidence Seminar for Experienced Criminal Litigators, Office of Legal Education, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, 1995
"Privileges," Evidence Seminar for Experienced Criminal Litigators, Office of Legal Education, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, 1994
"Management of Branch Offices," Criminal Chief's National Conference, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, 1993
"Working as a Management Team," Administrative Officers' Basic Training, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, U.S. Dept. of Justice, 2008
"Working with the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys," U.S. Attorneys National Conference, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, U.S. Department of Justice, 2008
"Best Practices; Update on Intelligence Research Specialists' Working Group," Intelligence Research Specialists National Conference, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, U.S. Dept. of Justice, 2008

Honors and Awards

Commendation - Internal Revenue Service, 2008
Commendation - U.S. Secret Service (Director), U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, 2008
Commendation - U.S. Postal Inspection Service, 2008
Commendation - Immigration & Customs Enforcement, U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, 2008
Commendation - U.S. Marshals Service, Northern District of Florida, 2008
Commendation - U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, 2008
Chief's Award - U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Division, 2007
Commendation - Tallahassee Police Department, 2006
Director's Award for Superior Performance in Public Service - Director, EOUSA, U.S. Department of Justice, 2006
Commendation - United States Department of Justice - Director, EOUSA, 2005
Commendation - United States Department of Justice, 2005
Commendation - United States Attorney General, 2004
Commendation - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, 2004
Commendation - United States Department of Justice - Director, EOUSA, 2004
Commendation - U.S. Deputy Attorney General and Director, EOUSA, 2004
Commendation - White House - Chief of Staff, 2004
Superior Performance Award - U.S. Attorney's Office - Northern District of Florida, 2002
Outstanding Performance Award - U.S. Attorney's Office - Northern District of Florida, 2001
Special Act Award - U.S. Attorney's Office - Northern District of Florida, 2001
Commendation - U.S. Secret Service (Director), 1998
Commendation - Governor of Florida (Gov. Chiles), 1998
Commendation - U.S. Secret Service, 1998
Certificate of Appreciation - U.S. Secret Service (Director), 1997
Special Achievement Award for Sustained Superior Performance - United States Department of Justice, 1994
Special Achievement for Sustained Superior Performance - United States Department of Justice, 1993
Outstanding Marine Reserve Officer of the Year - Tampa Bay Chapter, Marine Corps Reserve Officer Assoc., 1985
"AV" Rating - Martindale-Hubbell, 2000 - Present
Highest Rating "10" - A V V O Attorney Rating Website, 2008 - Present
Who's Who in American Law, 1994 - Present
Who's Who in the Southeast, 2003 - Present
Who's Who in the South & Southwest, 2006 - Present

Professional Associations and Memberships

Attorney General's Advisory Committee (AGAC), Terrorism & Nat. Security Subcommittee - Intelligence Research Specialist Working Group, Chairman, 2006 - 2008
AGAC Cyber Crime & Intellectual Property Subcommittee, Member, 2006 - 2008
AGAC Military Issues Working Group, Member, 2006 - 2008
AGAC Security Working Group, Member, 2005 - 2008
Florida Medicaid/Medicare Steering Committee, Charter Member, 2004 - 2008
Investment Review Board, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, Chairman, 2003 - 2008
AGAC Controlled Substances & Asset Forfeiture Subcommittee, Member, 2003 - 2008
AGAC Office Management & Budge Subcommittee, Member, 2002 - 2008
Magistrate Selection Panel, Northern District of Florida, Member, 2002 - 2008
AGAC Terrorism & Nat. Security Subcommittee, Member, 2002 - 2008
Community Relations Board - Federal Correctional Institution, Tallahassee, Member, 2002 - 2008
North Florida Hate Crimes Working Group, Co-Chairman, 2004 - 2007
Federal Bar Association (Tallahassee Chapter), National Delegate, 1995 - 1996
Federal Bar Association (Tallahassee Chapter), President, 1994 - 1995
Federal Bar Association (Tallahassee Chapter), President Elect, 1993 - 1994
Northern District Federal Civil Justice Reform Act Advisory Comm., Member, 1993
Attorney General's Advisory Committee on International Relations, Member, 1993
Community Relations Board - Federal Correctional Institution - Tallahassee, Member, 1993
Boy Scouts of America, Troop Committee Chairman, 1992 - 1993
Boy Scouts of America, Troop Committee Vice Chairman, 1989 - 1992
National Association of Former United States Attorneys, Member, 2008 - Present
Tallahassee Bar Association, Member, 2008 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, 2008 - Present

Past Employment Positions

U.S. Attorney's Office - Northern District of Florida, U.S. Attorney, 2002 - 2008
U.S. Attorney's Office - Northern District of Florida, First Assistant and Assistant U.S. Attorney, 2000 - 2002
Fowler, White, Gillen, Boggs, Villareal & Banker, PA, Associate, 1998 - 2000
U.S. Attorney's Office - Northern District of Florida, Chief Asst., Crim. Chief, Interim U.S. Attorney & Asst. U.S. Attorney, 1989 - 1998
U.S. Attorney's Office - Northern District of Florida, Assistant U.S. Attorney, 1989 - 1991
U.S. Attorney's Office - Middle District of Florida, Assistant U.S. Attorney, 1987 - 1989
State Attorney's Office - 6th Circuit - Florida, Assistant State Attorney, 1983 - 1987
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Major, 1978 - 1990