Florence M. Miller has 16 years’ experience providing clients with advice and counsel over a wide spectrum of issues in the areas of employment and labor law, commercial real estate leasing, education, commercial litigation, corporate, family, and health care law.
She has experience providing clients with advice concerning federal and state employment laws, breach of contract, wrongful discharge, defamation, non-compete, personnel policies, employee benefits, ERISA, confidentiality and trade secret issues. She represents clients in state, federal and administrative settings, with a focus on results and minimizing costs.
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Areas of Practice
Florence M. Miller is a trial and appellate litigation attorney. She handles business and personal claims of all kinds, is responsive to the needs of her clients, and is proud of her reputation for successfully handling cases as quickly and economically as possible. In addition, she is also proud of her record in complex litigation. Ms. Miller represents both defendants and plaintiffs.
These include the following:
- Commercial contract breaches
- Corporate director and officer disputes
- Corporate shareholder rights claims
- Employer/employee disputes
- Personal injury claims
- Real estate disputes
- State and federal appeals
- Probate disputes
Florence Miller represents companies of sizes and types, from small cottage businesses to businesses employing thousands of employees. Your business is unique, and we have the creativity and sophistication to find integrated solutions that work for your objectives – for us, there is no one-size-fits all.
It is important for us to understand the key value proposition and learn the intricacies of your operations, along with your short-term and long term objectives. We believe that a multiple-disciplinary approach to resolving issues is key, which sometimes means coordinating with advisors outside of the law firm and working collaboratively.
We believe that each of our clients are looking for us to develop constructive solutions and offer practical advice to resolve and avoid issues and foster growth. Sound judgment, vision and common sense are skills our clients have come to appreciate in working with our firm.
Some of our services in corporate law include:
- Agency and representative agreements
- Business control disputes
- Business start-ups
- Corporate management and restructuring
- Distribution agreements
- Employee benefits and relations
- Entity selection
- Equipment leases
- Franchise agreements
- Joint ventures and strategic alliances
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Partnership and limited partnership agreements
- Shareholder relations and related agreements
Ms. Miller advises employers and individuals about many aspects of employment and labor law. Ms. Miller advises clients about ADA, ADEA, breach of contract, defamation, FMLA, FLSA, non-compete contracts, Title VII, trade secret cases, and wrongful discharge.
Ms. Miller also helps employers comply with ERISA, employee benefits, employment and severance agreements, executive compensation, and personnel policies.
Ms. Miller is well-known for her skill as an attorney in employment and labor law. Her clients include employers in many industries, such as banking, hospitality, major industrial, retail, service, health care, and technology.
Ms. Miller’s experience extends to:
- Antidiscrimination, non-retaliation, and whistleblower laws (both federal and state)
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Employee agreements, compensation and benefits, and discipline and termination
- Investigations and audits state agencies such as the Utah Labor Commission and Utah Department of Workforce Services. On a federal level, investigations and audits for the following: the Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division; Department of Labor; Employee Benefits Security Administration; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Labor-management relations, including arbitrations, collective bargaining agreements, contract administration, negotiation and execution of and planning for maintaining or regaining nonunion status representation hearings, and proceedings for unfair labor practices
- Leave laws for federal and state employee
- Minimum wage and overtime requirements as described by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act
- Non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements
- Occupational safety and health
- Personnel policies and employment handbooks
- Preservation and protection of trade secrets, intellectual property, and confidential information
- Prevailing wage requirements for the U.S. government.
- Screening, hiring, and training employees
“Action is the foundational key to all success.” ~ Pablo Picasso
About Florence Miller
With a focused business practice and 17 years of experience, Flo has discovered that being able to provide sound and wise legal advice starts and ends with caring about clients.
People often ask Flo whether she likes being a lawyer better than being a nurse. She says she is fortunate to have had the chance to be involved in both professions because her work has always allowed her to help people when it matters. As your lawyer, Flo will also care about your needs, and she will be an effective and dedicated advocate for you.
In her personal time, Ms. Miller enjoys golfing, reading, cooking and spending time with her family.
Practice Areas
- Employment and Labor
- Commercial Real Estate and Commercial Leasing
- Education
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Governance
- Health Care
- Family Law
Professional
- Member of the Utah State Bar
- Member of the Michigan State Bar
- United States Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit
- American Bar Association
- Registered Nurse
Education
- J.D., University of Toledo College of Law, magna cum laude (2003)
- University of Toledo Law Review, Executive Editor, Order of the Coif
- B.S.N., University of Utah College of Nursing (1995)
Community
- Current board member for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salt Lake
- Current board member for Community Nursing Service
- Member of the advisory committee for Columbus Community Center
- Past Chair for the Utah State Bar Business Section
- Past participant in the Salt Lake Chamber Leadership program
- Former board member for Stepping Stones Int.
Get In Touch
Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 9.00am to 5:00pm
Address
6975 Union Park Ave., Suite 600 Cottonwood Heights, UT 84047
Give Us a Call
801.703.6693
