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.
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
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
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.