Miner stresses that “lawyers and judges reflect society. We represent the people, not the other way around." She is adamant that this should be more clearly communicated to the public. "People should not be afraid of walking into courtrooms. Lawyers and judges need to be friendlier to people. There needs to be an agreed-upon [process], rather than having people and families wait while judges randomly cancel hearings. The courts need to run more efficiently.”
In one protracted case stretching over a five-year period, Miner represented a former director of a major pharmaceutical company. At issue were allegations of a multi-count healthcare fraud conspiracy. In the end, her client was found innocent of all charges.
Her involvement in that trial provided insight into the recently passed health care bill. “The healthcare reform is well-meaning. But the bill is too big and difficult,” Miner explains.
Miner’s work has attracted the attention of her peers. She was selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America 2011. She's been recognized as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer every year from 2004 to 2009. In the beginning of her career, gender was an issue. “I was a young female lawyer. There were challenges, but now, women are growing as lawyers and general assistance council.”
Reflecting on the economic impacts of the recession she says, "We are seeing more changes from people and entrepreneurs in the economy. People are trying new things, working hard to do it well, and then economic success follows," says Miner. "It’s always good to be who you are. You can't always fit into a successful mold.”
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