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 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 Mike | June 26, 2015 | Land Use & Zoning

A Lawyer who gets the job done!

My wife and I needed a land use attorney and lawyer we needed somebody who wasn’t afraid of hard work and play hardball to protect our best interests and our rights. We called around and made the appointment to meet with Allen Miller. His staff was friendly and always professional. Allen is connec...ted and knows this County and the community as well as he does the law. He was able to help us in an impossibly difficult situation. Things did not go the way we wanted them to 100% of the time. And the process of getting our property in order with all the contracts, zoning, boundaries, agreements etc. took time. We appreciated knowing up front these things take time & things wouldn’t go our way all the time & hiring a lawyer will cost money. The end result has been a restored peace of mind to my family. Knowing their future is secure and well protected because of the steps taken with the help of Mr. Miller & his team & there's no way to put a price on that.

Posted by Gerald | June 25, 2015 | Land Use & Zoning

Olympia Capitol Park Foundation

I have worked with Mr. Miller for over thirty years, most recently as counsel to a non-profit foundation. He handles both the foundation's registration and reporting requirements and representation in land use matters that affect the mission of the foundation. He is an effective and knowledgeable ad...vocate and advisor. He is an excellent communicator and diligent in helping to advance the goals of the foundation.

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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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