Allen T. Miller

Allen T. Miller

4.4
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 43 years

Land use and zoning Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate, Environmental and Natural Resources ... +2 more

717 W. Sprague Ave, Ste 1600, Spokane, WA

About Allen

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 100-275 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 43 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lukins & Annis, PS

717 W. Sprague Ave, Ste 1600, Spokane, WA, 99201-0466

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Allen T. Miller's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by CR | March 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Save your money!

We were extremely disappointed by the bad experience and poor performance with this law firm. Watch your bill: We were charged for a simple form drawn which contained many errors and inaccurate information. This was troubling to us because we provided very detailed information thru the initial con...sultation and thru email. There was definitely a lack of focus on their part. Initially, we had to repeatedly fill out the service agreement form because the wrong form was sent to us 2 or 3 times (we were charged for those too). Lack of communication: They didn't make any effort to contact us to let us know where they were at. We were told repeatedly that we would receive the claim form to review the same day or the next day but this went on for 3 1/2 weeks. We had to call or email asking for status. We finally requested a refund on our deposit because they didn't follow through with what they were saying. After asking for a refund, instead of returning it, they sent us a big bill. We feel that Mr. Miller’s office is billing us for sloppy and inaccurate work that is completely unusable and has wasted enough of our time.

Posted by Ron | October 05, 2015 | Real Estate

Phone Consultation

My Employee Assistance Program put me in touch with Allen for a Phone consultation regarding a real estate transaction my daughter is involved with. His advice was very helpful. I must say also that his paralegal, Andrea and support staff were very friendly and helpful as well. It is nice to know ...when it comes to legal matters, there are such great people out there to provide their expert assistance. RLE.

Posted by Mike K. | September 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Dispute with Local Municipality

I'm in-house counsel for a 195 unit franchise of a major national restaurant chain. We have stores located all over the country, including in Seattle. Our dispute arose when a local municipality unilaterally untapped the water meter for one of our stores, and then re-tapped into its own supply. It... then turned around and charged us a $35,000.00 tapping fee. We retained Allen to manage the dispute, hoping to obtain a reduction in the tapping fee, without resorting to litigation, and without any disruption to our business. Allen adeptly managed our negotiations. He successfully obtained the city's commitment to refrain from shutting off our water, giving us the time and space to confer with the city's representatives. Thanks to Allen's guidance, we obtained a significant reduction in the water tapping fee -- without having to file a lawsuit, and, most importantly, while preserving an amicable relationship with the local city officials. I highly recommend Allen's services.

Posted by Barbara | September 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Land Use & Zoning

Competent and experienced

We had a very positive experience working with Allen in a recent lawsuit against us by a neighboring property owner. We appreciate that Allen was very responsive when we had concerns, questions or new accusations would arise and would literally scare us until we had a more balanced perspective from ...Allen. We feel that Allen is extremely competent in land use issues and he was there for us when we needed him most.

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2015 | Real Estate

Completely Satisfied

I retained Atty. Miller to assist me in resolving a real estate matter. My experience was a positive one and the matter has been settled.

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Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer's work. Client feedback regarding Allen Miller's is exceptional. He is committed & passionate in his practice. He is well organized, returns calls, and works hard for his clients. In addition, Allen Miller is a respected leader in the community and worked tirelessly in getting projects accomplished. He is top notch!"

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

President, Olympia School Board

2005

Volunteer of the Year, United Way of Thurston County

2002

Reder Service Above Self Award, Rotary

1999

Chairman, Thurston County Chamber of Commerce

1998

Thurston County Citizen of the Year, Kiwanis

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Principal, Law Offices of Allen T. Miller, PLLC

2005 - 2006

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney

2003 - 2004

Shareholder, Connolly, Holm, Tacon & Meserve

1990 - 2001

Adjunct Professor, Seattle University School of Law

1982 - 1992

Assistant Attorney General, Office of Attorney General

Associations

1982 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1982 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2010

Thurston County Bar Association

President

2003 - 2009

Washington State Bar Association Fee Arbitration Panel

Arbitrator/Mediator

2002 - 2005

Washington State Bar Association, Character and Fitness Board

Vice-Chair and Member

Sample of Legal Cases

•New York v. United States, Washington, 505 U.S. 144, (1992); 942 F.2d 114 (2d Cir. 1991); 757 F. Supp. 10 (N.D.N.Y. 1990

Act constitutional

•Michigan Coalition v. Griepentrog, 954 F.2d 1174 (6th Cir. 1992

Dismissed.

•Michrad v. Gregoire, 945 F.2d 150 (6th Cir. 1991).

Stay granted.

•Washington State Health Facilities v. State, 879 F.2d 677 (9th Cir. 1989).

Damages awarded.

•Stikes Woods Ass'n v. City of Lacey, 124 Wn.2d 459, 880 P.2d 25 (1994).

Affirmed.

•Simpson Tacoma Kraft Co. v. State, 119 Wn.2d 640, 835 P.2d 1030 (1992).

Affirmed.

•State v. Farmer, 100 Wn.2d 334, 669 P.2d 1240 (1983

Affirmed.

•Thurston County v. WWGMHB, 137 Wash. App. 781, 154 P.3d 959 (2007).

Affirmed.

•Thurston County v. Griffin, 137 Wash. App. 609, 154 P.3d 296 (2007).

Affirmed

•Hewitt v. Thurston County, No. 23230-8-II (2002

Affirmed

•Baker v. Tri-Mountain Resources, 94 Wn. App. 849, 973 P.2d 1078 (1999

Affirmed.

•Overhulse Neighborhood Association v. Thurston County, 94 Wn. App. 593, 972 P.2d 470 (1999).

Affirmed.

•Powers v. State, 67 Wn. App. 180, 835 P.2d 230 (1992).

Affirmed.

•Hedlund v. White, 67 Wn. App. 409, 836 P.2d 250 (1992).

Affirmed.

•Sheep Mountain v. Ecology, 45 Wn. App. 427, 726 P.2d 55 (1986

Affirmed.

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Education

1982

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Monthly meeting

The State Capitol Campus and Land Use Laws

2011

Continuiing Legal Education

Boundary Issues and Easement Law

2008

National Business Institute CLE, Tacoma

Land Use Law: Current Issues in Subdivision, Annexation, and Zoning

2007

NBI CLE, Spokane

Boundary Disputes

2006

TCBA CLE, Olympia

Land Use Ethical Issues

2004

TCBA CLE, Olympia

Environmental Regulations

2003

WSU Cooperative Education CLE, Olympia

Wetland Regulation

1999

WSBA CLE, Olympia

Shoreline Management

1999

UO CLE, Eugene, Oregon

Water Law

1998

WSU CLE, Mt. Vernon

Salmon in the City

1996

TCBA CLE, Olympia

Hazardous Waste Cleanup

1993

SU CLE, Seattle

Hazardous Waste Cleanup

1993

APA CLE, Olympia

Constitutionality of Design Review

1992

WSBA CLE, Seattle

Shoreline Management

1992

WSBA CLE, Seattle

Water Law

1992

Forum, Amelia Island, Florida

Low-level Radioactive Waste

1992

Forum CLE, Keystone, Colorado

Low-level Radioactive Waste

1991

WSBA CLE, Spokane

State Environmental Policy Act

1990

AGO CLE, Crystal Mountain

Shoreline Management

1989

UO CLE, Eugene, Oregon

Wetland Regulation

Languages

English

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