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 Stateswas 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 Tallahasseeand focuses his practice in the areas of civil litigation, appeals, securities matters, white collar criminal defense, and corporate investigations.
Criminal Law Litigation & Appeals Appellate Practice White Collar Criminal Defense Securities Litigation Corporate Investigations Qui Tam Litigation Military Law
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
"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
Commendation - Internal Revenue Service,
2008Commendation - U.S. Secret Service (Director), U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security,
2008Commendation - U.S. Postal Inspection Service,
2008Commendation - Immigration & Customs Enforcement, U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security,
2008Commendation - U.S. Marshals Service, Northern District of Florida,
2008Commendation - U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration,
2008Chief's Award - U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Division,
2007Commendation - Tallahassee Police Department,
2006Director's Award for Superior Performance in Public Service - Director, EOUSA, U.S. Department of Justice,
2006Commendation - United States Department of Justice - Director, EOUSA,
2005Commendation - United States Department of Justice,
2005Commendation - United States Attorney General,
2004Commendation - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms,
2004Commendation - United States Department of Justice - Director, EOUSA,
2004Commendation - U.S. Deputy Attorney General and Director, EOUSA,
2004Commendation - White House - Chief of Staff,
2004Superior Performance Award - U.S. Attorney's Office - Northern District of Florida,
2002Outstanding Performance Award - U.S. Attorney's Office - Northern District of Florida,
2001Special Act Award - U.S. Attorney's Office - Northern District of Florida,
2001Commendation - U.S. Secret Service (Director),
1998Commendation - Governor of Florida (Gov. Chiles),
1998Commendation - U.S. Secret Service,
1998Certificate of Appreciation - U.S. Secret Service (Director),
1997Special Achievement Award for Sustained Superior Performance - United States Department of Justice,
1994Special Achievement for Sustained Superior Performance - United States Department of Justice,
1993Outstanding 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