About Joseph A.
Joseph A. Miles earned his law degree from DePaul College of Law in 1991 after completing undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan in 1988. He took a traditional path through law school, finishing in the early 1990s and moving into practice shortly thereafter. The chronology is simple but telling: a solid Midwestern education followed by a steady legal career in Florida.
Miles began his professional journey armed with the practical training that DePaul provides. The records show a Juris Doctor in 1991, and he translated that credential into courtroom work and counsel roles in the years that followed. He cultivated experience in state courts before seeking admission to federal tribunals, building a practice that would extend beyond Florida’s borders into the federal system.
In 2004 Miles became a shareholder at Siegfried Rivera. That designation marked a turn in his professional life from associate-level responsibilities to firm leadership and client management. As a shareholder he has been involved in overseeing cases and contributing to firm decisions. His tenure at Siegfried Rivera spans decades, and his role there has been steady since the mid-2000s.
He is admitted to practice in Florida and before federal courts, including the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Those admissions allow him to file and argue cases at both the trial and appellate levels within the region. The mix of state and federal practice has shaped how he prepares cases and presents arguments.
Miles maintains active memberships in The Florida Bar and the Dade County Bar Association. He participates in the professional community in Miami and the surrounding counties, keeping up with local court practices and bar activities. Colleagues describe him as methodical in court and deliberate in conference; opposing counsel often note his willingness to engage in careful legal exchange rather than rhetorical flourish.
He practices at Siegfried Rivera and handles matters in both Florida state courts and federal courts, including the Southern District of Florida and appeals in the 11th Circuit. His current work continues to involve litigation and courtroom advocacy on behalf of clients in the region.
