Bryant Miller Olive PA

06/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/09/2024 01:36

Denise M. Heekin, Esq. And David C. Miller, Esq., of Bryant Miller Olive Recognized as Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE – Labor & Employment Lawyers

Location: Miami

Miami, Fla. - Sept. 3, 2024 - Denise M. Heekin, Esq. And David C. Miller, Esq., were recognized in the 2024 Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE - Labor & Employment Lawyers special section. The peer-nominated recognition serves as a testament to the specialized knowledge and in-depth understanding of state labor laws and federal policies. Representing public and private employers, Heekin and Miller are indispensable allies for navigating the complexities of labor and employment laws and regulations in Florida.

Florida Trend invited peer nominations from across the state to recommend Labor & Employment Lawyers who met specific methodology and criteria parameters. Nominations were vetted by Florida Trend and the most noteworthy candidates were selected based on their commitment to Labor & Employment Law, leadership, mentorship, civic/community service and significant impacts made in their field.

"I am honored to be selected as a Labor & Employment Notable alongside an incredible group of lawyers," said Heekin. "When I was selected as the Miami office Managing Shareholder at BMO, my goal was to be a leader to the firm and continue to strengthen the firm's Labor & Employment practice. This award would not be possible without the hardworking labor and employment team that we have built."

Heekin oversees the firm's Miami office and is Chair of the Labor and Employment Practice Group. She is Board-Certified in Labor & Employment Law by The Florida bar, which designates her as an expert in the field. Her 33-year legal career has been dedicated to representing management exclusively in all aspects of labor and employment law matters. She has advised clients in both the private and public sectors in a wide range of employment litigation matters, preventive counsel, workplace policies and procedures, investigations on workplace incidents and training to management and staff.

"I am grateful to be recognized among Florida Trends most distinguished Labor & Employment Lawyers, it is an honor to represent our clients, serve our community, and be part of developing an award-winning Labor & Employment Law practice," said Miller.

Miller is Board-Certified in Labor & Employment Law by The Florida bar, which designates him as an expert in the field. He represents management exclusively. His primary focus is in three areas: Dealing with labor unions - bargaining, grievances, arbitrations, and litigation; Employment litigation - discrimination, whistleblower, wage/hour, retaliation and other causes of action before federal and state courts and administrative agencies; and human resources counseling - helping managers deal with day-to-day issues, training, compliance, policies and procedures, drafting ordinances, public records, and Sunshine Law. David has over 25 years of experience in Labor & Employment Law.

"Denise and David are excellent attorneys and leaders, an exemplary choice for Labor & Employment Notables," said JoLinda Herring, Esq., BMO's CEO and Managing Shareholder. "Not only are they incredible leaders and mentors at BMO, but their dedication and leadership in serving the legal community is admirable."

View the entire Legal Elite NOTABLE - Labor & Employment Lawyers roster, at www.floridatrend.com.

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