A week after the Pinal County Board of Supervisors unanimously rejected Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller’s choice for deputy chief, Miller says he’s ready to take the fight to court. On Wednesday, after consulting an outside lawyer, the board stood firm in its decision that veteran attorney Ian Daranyi was not qualified for the role of deputy chief county attorney. “Basically, [the deputy chief] protects the board. This position serves as the chief legal advisor for the county and we, the board, are its primary client,” McClure said. Here’s his statement to us:“The Office of the County Attorney is a constitutionally elected office and derives its authority from the people.