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.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1975 | 02/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
Top 25 Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers Association | National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Best Attorneys of America | Best Attorneys of America | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Board Certified | National Board of Trial Advocacy | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2010 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Miller & James, LLP | 2007 - Present |
Managing Partner | Miller, King & James | 2004 - 2007 |
Managing Partner | David D. Miller & Associates | 1988 - 2004 |
Managing Partner | Miller, Lima & Olmstead | 1980 - 1988 |
Managing Partner | Miller & Dilman | 1977 - 1980 |
Associate | Hetter, Glick & Haviland | 1975 - 1977 |
Lieutenant Colonel | Marine Corps | 1968 - 1972 |
Ranger Qualified | Marine Corps | 1968 - 1972 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Institute for Trial Advocacy | Lecturer and Instructor | 1986 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 1975 - Present |
Litigation Counsel of America | Senior Fellow | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of San Diego School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1974 |
University of California - Santa Barbara | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1968 |
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I endorse this lawyer. David is very direct, up front and professional in handling his cases. He evaluates them well and efficiently handles them. I have had many cases over 36yrs of practice with David representing clients who have sued my clients. His presence on the other side is always welcome because of how he handles cases with integrity and insight from his years of experience. A true warrior for patients.