Seth A. Miller

After the building where I have lived for decades was sold the new Owner filed a demolition application seeking permission to evict me from a rent stabilized apartment. Mr. Miller’s name was on a list of tenant attorneys and I consulted with several of them. As soon as I met Mr. Miller I knew I had f...ound the attorney to oppose the demo application and to fight for my right to remain in my home. He works at the highest level of professionalism and takes care to explain the risks and costs involved in this type of proceeding. Mr. Miller’s knowledge of tenant law goes very deep, his arguments and legal writing are first-rate, and from the moment he started work he was a relentless advocate. Although often very busy I could always count on him for prompt and clear answers to my questions. Mr. Miller’s hourly rate is entirely appropriate for the outstanding service he provides and his bills were often lower than I expected given that he works quickly and efficiently. It was well worth the effort to oppose the demo application because eventually it was denied… a decision that was also upheld on appeal. I can’t thank Mr. Miller enough for helping me stay in my home and recommend him most highly.

Tom Cayler, Pres. loft tenants association, Hell’s Kitchen Seth Miller has been our attorney for three years. He has handled: administrative difficulties with city agencies (his writing is excellent), negotiations with landlords and potential buyers (he is as hardnosed as you can get), and litiga...tion. Entering into a court case is a difficult decision for low income loft tenants even when it is clear that the landlord is not complying with the law. We had to weight three factors: likelihood of a successful outcome, benefits of the outcome, overall cost and payments. With all three of these aspects, Mr. Miller was clear and concise. Though we were anxious about placing our tenant rights into the hands of the court, we knew what we were up against and how much it would cost. The crux of the matter in this case was to call the building manager’s credibility into question. Under cross examination, Mr. Miller forced this fellow to contradict his direct testimony. Under Seth Miller’s guidance, we have secured and enforced our rights as loft tenants in a real estate climate that would rather see us dispossessed. It is important to understand that Mr. Miller is an attorney who actually believes in the law. His ethical integrity is beyond reproach. I cannot recommend Seth Miller too highly. Ever aspect of his work for us has been of a superior quality and we continue to retain him and his firm.