John Miller | Arbitration

About

With over four decades of legal involvement, this neutral has presided over more than 2,000 mediations and arbitrations. His background includes extensive work as a trial lawyer and a judge pro tem, focusing on high-stakes civil litigation and complex multi-party disputes across various industries.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Construction Employment & Labor Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral

JAMS

Partner

Miller & Associates

Judge Pro Tem

San Francisco Superior Court

Trial Attorney

Private Practice

Publications Leadership

Frequent speaker on mediation strategies and effective arbitration techniques
Author of various articles regarding construction defect litigation and insurance coverage
Former Chair of local bar association committees focused on ADR

Positioning Takeaways

This neutral is established as a veteran in the California ADR market, particularly suited for intricate construction and insurance matters requiring a deep understanding of trial dynamics and settlement persistence.

License & Certifications

State Bar of California

Education

J.D.

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

B.A.

University of California, Berkeley

Distinction

Known for handling exceptionally large, multi-party construction and commercial cases with high technical complexity.

Reputation

He is recognized by legal professionals for his persistent approach to settlement and his ability to navigate highly emotional or technically dense conflicts with patience and neutrality.

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