Atty. Scott E. Miller
Scott Miller joined PMT in 2019 and is the Managing Partner for the New York City office. Before joining PMT, Scott had been the Chair of the Construction Accident Practice Group and Co-Chair of the General Liability Practice Group at Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck.
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About Scott E. Miller at a Glance
Scott E. Miller is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1982), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1983), and U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1996). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Hofstra University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott E. Miller
- Scott Miller joined PMT in 2019 and is the Managing Partner for the New York City office
- Before joining PMT, Scott had been the Chair of the Construction Accident Practice Group and Co-Chair of the General Liability Practice Group at Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck
- He has been a practicing attorney for over 35 years
- Scott has litigated all types of civil matters including Construction /Labor Law, Crane and Rigging accidents, Municipal Liability, Automobile, Dram Shop actions, Products Liability, General Liability and Premises cases
- Scott also has expertise in Complex, Multi-party Litigation, and Property Damage cases
- He has been involved in over 100 trials and mediations, and has taken many verdicts
- Scott regularly represents construction managers, general contractors, crane companies and property owners regarding construction defect claims, construction accidents, issues of code violations, and building and design-related deficiencies
- Scott also represents boards in D&O matters, as well as national and global insurance carriers in insurance coverage disputes
- In addition, Scott has significant experience handling sophisticated transactional work for design professionals, brokers, crane companies and construction contractors, particularly in contract negotiations
- Scott has written articles for the New York Law Journal as well as other industry publications
- He has lectured for construction companies and insurance risk associations on the topics of Construction/Labor Law and Worksite Safety
- He is a Certified Litigation Management Professional (CLMP), a qualified Small Claims Arbitrator and a member of the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association
- Scott earned his B.A. from Hofstra University and his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law
- Distinctions Recipient, Hofstra Academic Scholarship “Reactive Risks,” The Review, August, 1989 “The Damage Laws of the 50 States: A Survey” September, 1990 2017 Liability Attorney of the Year- Old Republic Contractors Insurance Co-Author, The Damage Laws of the 50 States: A Survey, April, 2001, November, 2006, June 2013
- Co-Author, Overview of New York Labor Law, August, 2006 Lecturer, Society of Risk Management Consultants Fall Conference, San Antonio, TX, 2001 Co-Author, Increased Impact of Workers’ Comp Findings in Personal Injury Actions, New York Law Journal, March 13, 2013 Professional Affiliations New York State Bar Association (Member, Committees on: Mass Disaster; Special Committee on Volunteer Lawyers)
- New York City Small Claims Arbitrator
- CLM Member CLMP Designation (Certified Litigation Management Professional) Member of Specialized Carriers & Riggering Association, 2018 to present DRI Member
Practice Areas Explained
Scott E. Miller's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott E. Miller handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Personal Injury in New York
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Product Liability in New York
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Insurance Law in New York
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in New York Choose Scott E. Miller
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Scott E. Miller's practice in the field of personal injury, real estate, product liability, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott E. Miller brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Scott E. Miller can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, real estate, and product liability, Scott E. Miller can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Scott E. Miller attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Scott E. Miller Handles in New York
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