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Mark A. Miller

Trial Attorney
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Phone: 239-939-2900

4020 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, Florida 33901

"I wish to use my trial skills to represent hard working, humble citizens whose lives have been shattered by greedy corporations and insurance companies."

- Mark A. Miller
Trial Attorney

Education

Northwestern University School of Law: J.D.
University of Michigan: B.A. in political science and economics (with honors)

Experience

Mark Miller has taken more than 60 cases to trial and brings more than two decades of personal injury trial experience to Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, with extensive knowledge and training in the areas of professional malpractice, product and premise liability and motor vehicle accidents.

Attorney Miller’s specialized experience in medical negligence cases includes traumatic birth injury, forceps and vacuum extraction, neurology, cardiology/cardio-thoracic surgery, ophthalmology, gynecology, oncology, nephrology and orthopedic surgery.

Prior to moving his young family to Florida in 1993, Mark spent 18 years as a defense attorney in Chicago representing hospitals and large corporations. He began his career with an 80 lawyer Chicago defense firm, where he obtained 12 consecutive defense verdicts and was elected to partnership, earning his reputation as an aggressive and highly successful product liability attorney.

After 20 years as a defense lawyer, Mr. Miller turned his attention to the exclusive representation of injured individuals and their families and their fight against doctors, hospitals, product manufacturers, negligent drivers and insurance companies.

Today, Attorney Miller has litigated cases in 10 states and is a dedicated and passionate advocate, both in the negotiating room and in the courtroom.

Mark brings to each case the passion and compassion for helping others that is a cornerstone of Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner. Combined with twenty-five years of courtroom experience, skills honed through more than 60 jury trials, and nearly two decades of insider knowledge and experience as a defense attorney, he is a force to be reckoned with as he fights for justice on behalf of the firm's clients and their families.

Admissions
  • Florida Bar
  • Illinois Bar
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships
  • Member of the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member of the Florida Justice Association
  • Member of the American Association for Justice
Awards/Recognition

Mr. Miller is an A.V. peer review rated trial attorney, the highest ratings for skills and ethical standards recognized by other lawyers.

He was selected by American Lawyer for inclusion in its Directory of Products Liability Attorneys.

Miller also was invited to join the Society of Trial Lawyers, a distinction limited to 250 Illinois lawyers.

Personal

Mark was born in Indianapolis and was raised in a small town, Lake Orion, in southern Michigan. He married Jody, a Wisconsin native and the principal of a private school, almost 20 years ago.

The Millers have two wonderful kids, Johnny, 15, and Hayley, 13. They undertake periodic pilgrimages to Chicago to root for their beloved Chicago Cubs.

Client Reviews
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Bruce L. Scheiner and his team were the most friendly people I've ever met they genuinely cared about me... I highly recommend them Brooke Krause
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I was really satisfied with services I received. Bruce is not only an attorney, but like family. He got me three times what I thought I would receive and was always there when I needed an answer on something. I'd say he is the best attorney I have dealt with in my 68 years. Harry Zulauf
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I found working with the BLS firm to be a very good experience. They kept me informed on my case, answered all my questions, and were prompt when I needed assistance. Wendy Walker
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I was in an accident and BLS was very helpful and gave a lot of support. If I had any questions, it was just a phone call away. Everyone in the office is very nice and helpful. Celeste Thompson
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We had a wonderful experience with everyone here. The staff and attorneys were friendly, knowledgeable, and compassionate. They inquired about our injuries and our recovery. I would highly recommend their services! Heather Bair Daniels
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I have nothing but good things to say about this law firm. I can honestly say that I am very satisfied with their work and my end results. I would absolutely recommend these set of attorneys to anyone. Thank you guys for all the hard work! Merida McDonald
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BLS was incredibly helpful with my case, even during the hard challenging periods of my case Bruce & PJ were always just a call away. Even though they couldn't answer my call at that direct moment, they ALWAYS made a point to call me back. The staff at Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner were always helpful and friendly, if they didn't have the answer they would always call me back with what I needed to know. Robert Drawdy
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I was in a car accident and I seen his Advertisement on TV and I was very impressed of how kind and caring he really is to others and I called them and they took my case and they were very caring and understanding .. they were right on top of everything from being to end and the staff that works in the Fort Myers office were very friendly I would recommend them to a friend or family member if in need of a attorney... Thank you for your services and you made me feel like part of your family. Christina Mauro