David Daniel Miller Esq. | Managing Partner

David Daniel Miller Esq.

David Daniel Miller Esq.

Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Dental Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Mass Torts, Medical Errors, Misdiagnosis/Failure to Diagnose, Hospital Errors, Hospital Negligence, Kaiser Arbitration

Dedicated to representing those who have suffered from medical negligence and catastrophic injury.

Experience: 50 years

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About David

Mr. Miller completed his undergraduate education at the University of California in 1968. Upon graduation, he served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Republic of Vietnam in 1969. Mr. Miller spent 27 years in the Marine Corps Reserve, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After leaving active duty in the Marines, Mr. Miller attended the University of San Diego School of Law, graduating in 1974. Upon graduating law school, Mr. Miller worked as a criminal defense attorney for several years before starting his own civil litigation practice in 1982.

Mr. Miller has over 35 years of experience practicing law, primarily representing plaintiffs in the areas of civil litigation and medical malpractice. He is a board-certified civil trial specialist and has served as a faculty instructor for the National Board of Trial Advocacy, an organization which is accredited by the State Bar of California. In addition, since 2008, he has been awarded a rating of AV Preeminent by Lexis-Nexis® Martindale-Hubbell®, which signifies that Mr. Miller is nationally ranked as possessing the highest possible rating for legal skills and ethical standards. Since 2008, Super Lawyers has also recognized Mr. Miller in their annual publication of top attorneys in San Diego in the area of medical malpractice.

Contracts: Hourly and Contingency

Experience

Managing Partner

Miller, King & James

2004-2007

San Diego, California

Managing Partner

David D. Miller & Associates

1988-2004

San Diego, California

Managing Partner

Miller, Lima & Olmstead

1980-1988

San Diego, California

Admission

Verified California

1975

Education

University of California, Santa Barbara

Bachelor of Arts (History)

1968

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Litigation Counsel of America, Senior Fellow
  • National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Advocacy Specialist
Honors / Awards
  • Top Rated Medical Malpractice Attorney in San Diego, CA
  • Super Lawyers
  • The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • The Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers Association: Top 25 Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers
  • AV Preeminent™ Rating Martindale-Hubbell®
  • The Best Lawyers in America: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • The U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Best Law Firms

Founded 2007

Miller & James, LLP Highlights

Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

Firm Size: 2-6
Firm Locations: 1
Languages: English, Spanish