The Public Trust's presentation will feature a 12 minute video featuring just a sample of the marshes, forests, and sandy beaches that make Jacksonville unique, followed by a speech from Warren
Anderson, Jr. and Andrew Miller detailing many of the ways our residents can help protect, and enjoy, these "special places."
The primary focus of the Public Trust Environmental Legal Institute of Florida is the zealous protection of the City of Jacksonville's Preservation Project and other federal and state preserved lands and waters.
The Institute pursues all available legal means, including litigation where necessary, to protect and preserve the public lands and waters within the Public Trust. The "Public Trust Doctrine" is an ancient legal doctrine, codified in the Florida Constitution, which holds that public lands and waters are held in trust for the use of all people. Approximately 80% of the Institute's total time is allocated to the protection and preservation of the environment within the Public Trust. Additionally, the Institute promotes education regarding the Public Trust concept to political leaders, government officials, and citizens through activities such as speaking engagements and also writing articles and letters. The Institute also promotes the use and enjoyment of land and waters within the public trust. The institute is headquartered at the law offices of Anderson, Howell & Ravis, P.A. in Jacksonville Beach.
Warren K. Anderson, Jr, Esq. – President: Warren, a native of Jacksonville, is a longtime Northeast Florida attorney and environmental advocate. Following his graduation from Wake Forest University, he attended the University of Florida College of Law. Thereafter, Warren served as a Prosecutor at the State Attorney’s Office under Ed Austin for five years. Warren then went into private practice and has been practicing civil litigation at his firm, Anderson, Howell & Ravis P.A., in Jacksonville Beach, Florida,
since 1987. Warren is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is based on evaluations from other attorneys and is the highest rating possible.
Warren’s environmental advocacy background includes:
• Former Chairman, Sierra Club (Northeast Florida Group)
• Former Executive Board Member, Sierra Club (Northeast Florida Group)
• Former Legal Director, Sierra Club (Northeast Florida Group)
• Former member of the Legal Committee, Sierra Club (Florida Chapter)
• Past Chairman of the Tree Protection Task Force under former Jacksonville Mayor Delaney
• Past member of the Growth Management Task Force under Jacksonville Mayor Peyton
• Former member of the Environmental Protection Board under Jacksonville Mayor Peyton
Warren was awarded Florida Wildlife Federation's Land Conservationist of the Year for 2009. Warren regularly advises and represents environmental organizations such as the Sierra Club and the St. Johns
Riverkeeper as well as individual citizens. An avid outdoorsman, Warren enjoys running and kayaking throughout our region.
Andrew Miller, Esq. - Executive Director/Legal Counsel: Andrew grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois as the youngest of four children. In the hopes of one day attending law school, he received his Bachelor degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois. While an undergrad he studied at the University of New South Wales in Australia, where he discovered his passion for the environment. He then went on to study Environmental and International Law at the University of Florida, Levin College of Law, graduating cum laude with certificates in Environmental and Land Use Law, Pro Bono
work, and Community Service.