The Miller Law Firm

The Miller Law Firm
   Construction Defects and Land Subsidence10/10/2008 6:58:16 PM   
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The Miller Law Firm is nationally recognized and has helped homeowners and community associations recover over $400 million for construction defect claims. Our firm and our clients have been featured in newspapers and television stories on defects across the country, including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Nevada Sun, The Arizona Republic, The Oregon Business Journal, The Washington Post, The San Francisco Chronicle and National Geographic Television.

Helping people to understand that there is a viable alternative to faulty construction and that they can make their homes safe and sound is the focus of The Miller Law Firm. Thomas E. Miller and Rachel M. Miller are the first to publish a national guide, "Home and Condo Defects: A Consumer Guide to Faulty Construction," (2001). They are also the authors of the only legal treatise referred to by the California Supreme Court, currently in its third edition: "Handling Construction Defect Claims: Western States," (1986, 1993 & 1999). Thomas E. Miller has instructed courses on construction defects at major universities including Arizona State University, University of Nevada Las Vegas, University of California Irvine and California State University Long Beach.

With offices in Newport Beach, San Francisco, Phoenix and Las Vegas, The Miller Law Firm also consults with homeowners associations across the country, including Washington, Oregon and Florida, in affiliation with local licensed counsel.

The Miller Law Firm provides its clients with the highest standards of representation. We will spare no effort to efficiently conclude our clients' cases with leading resources, expertise, and collective experience. We accomplish our mission through the dedication and excellence of our team members who put our clients' interests first and employ the most innovative approaches to successfully resolve construction defect cases.

Our staff is active in the dialogue that shapes the construction defects industry. We regularly present our ideas at local and national conferences. This office is committed to educating homeowners and property managers on the complex process of resolving construction defect claims.


Southern California Super Lawyers
Los Angeles Magazine’s annual Southern California Super Lawyers lists Thomas E. Miller Read more in Article PDF.

Where homes go up, lawsuits follow
Then, just as indigestion sometimes follows a rich meal, the first rains arrive, and owners of newly built residences may face the bitter aftertaste of ceiling water stains, slumping decks and peeling stucco.
Read more in Article PDF.

Buyer safeguards
A little due diligence goes a long way in protecting your home investment. Here are some tips for buyers:
Read more in Article PDF.

Steps to take before and after accepting the keys

Before taking possession of a new home, check that upgrades or specially selected components such as cabinetry, hardware and flooring have been installed.
Read more in Online Press.

Maintaining Practical Outlook On Repair
When Mary Chlopecki and her husband moved into their home in Falls Church last fall, they expected to make a few repairs.
Read more in Online Press.

Steps to take before and after accepting the keys

Before taking possession of a new home, check that upgrades or specially selected components such as cabinetry, hardware and flooring have been installed.
Read more in Online Press.

Airtight homes eyed as mold issues grow

Some say energy- efficient construction, popular since the '70s, is the culprit. Others say homeowner habits cause the problem.
Read more in Online Press.

Not always perfect

Thinking of buying a newly constructed home? Be prepared to do some research.
Read more in Online Press.

J.D. Power breaks San Diego out of the pack in customer satisfaction rankings

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the best home builder of them all?
Read more in Online Press.

Broken Homes - The American Dream Turns Nightmare

The Valley's construction boom has left some contractors shorthanded and settling for cheap materials and cheaper subcontractors.
Read more in Online Press.

Thomas E. Miller to Teach "Nevada Construction Defect and Mold Claims" - CE 2851
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"An invaluable handbook for homeowners with defective housing whom are litigating or considering litigation. To date, a trial of our peers is still the most effective and propounding method of holding bad builders accountable."
--Sandy Skipper-Lopez, National Director, Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings, Inc.

"As the Attorney General of California, I have a great interest in protecting the general public from faulty residential construction. Your new consumer guide provides homeowners with a wealth of information."
--Bill Lockyer, Attorney General, State of California

"This consumer guide is an important resource for protecting home values from the devastating effects of faulty construction. A home is a person's single largest investment. This book can help protect home and condominium owners who are faced with construction defects."
--Harvey Rosenfield, Consumer Advocate

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The information contained and presented herein is intended to provide general information only. It should not be construed or relied upon as individual legal advice. The legal considerations discussed herein may differ widely based upon the specific situations. Please consult The Miller Law Firm for advice regarding your individual legal requirements.