The Best Representation for Your Most Important Asset

With 45 years of experience, The Miller Law Firm has guided HOAs through complex construction defect claims, building the kind of knowledge and insight that comes from decades of hands-on work. While an attorney’s skill is essential, the strongest cases often rely on independent expert evidence. That’s why we work with the right experts to give your case a clear advantage in negotiations and recoveries.

On your behalf, we quickly identify and retain professionals who define the scope of the claim, estimate repair timelines, and project realistic costs. Who makes an ideal expert for these cases? Professionals with hands-on experience from similar matters or those active in industry organizations such as the California Association of Community Managers (CACM), Community Associations Institute (CAI), or Executive Counsel of Homeowners (ECHO). These are individuals who understand both the technical details and the broader needs of your community.

 
 
Architect and building performance standards expert for construction defects litigation cases

We retain expert consultants:

  • Architectural & building envelope

  • Plumbing

  • Mechanical & HVAC

  • Civil, drainage and soils

  • Glass & window fenestration

  • Electrical & lighting

  • Roofing

  • Waterproofing

  • Fire protection

  • Doors

  • Garages

  • Decks

  • Elevators

  • Manufactured products

  • Cost Estimators

  • Specialty Consultants

Construction documents review expert - mediation - settlement - trial testimony

These experts can:

  • Meet with the board of directors onsite for a visual evaluation

  • Educate the HOA on building performance concerns or defects

  • Perform field investigations

  • Review construction documents

  • Research technical literature

  • Prepare repair recommendation reports

  • Partner with cost-of-repair estimators

  • Meet with other consultants on the case

  • Attend settlement conferences & mediations

Construction plans reviewed for  violations of statutory (CA Civ. C. 896)  deviation from construction industry standards

We’ll work closely with them to:

  • Identify the nature and extent of the violations of statutory (CA Civ. C. 896) building standards, deviation from plans or construction industry standards, improper building materials or products, or building code violations.

  • Determine the possible causes of any problems. We approach this task by reviewing original design and construction documents, referring to the building codes and industry standards, and consulting residential standards.

  • Recommend repair options and source professionals to make them.

Request Your No-Cost HOA Due Diligence Audit & Expert Inspection