Atty. T. Scott Tate

Atty. T. Scott Tate

Scott Tate’s 32 years of wide-ranging litigation experience includes extensive construction and product liability litigation, financial services, corporate, commercial and real estate disputes. Scott’s experience in representing general contractors and subcontractors in construction defect and land subsidence cases in Northern and Southern California generates important insight for our Association clients, providing a practical approach to critically evaluate construction defect claims and implement effective resolution strategies through mediation, settlement negotiation, and trial.

San Francisco San Francisco 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About T. Scott Tate at a glance

T. Scott Tate is a Senior Litigation Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at The Miller Law Firm. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric (1985). Educated at UC Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1984) and Claremont Men's (McKenna) College (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association San Francisco Bar Association Alameda County Bar Association Association of General Contractors Legal Advisory Committee Commonwealth Club of San Francisco National Glass Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Scott Tate’s 32 years of wide-ranging litigation experience includes extensive construction and product liability litigation, financial services, corporate, commercial and real estate disputes
  • Scott’s experience in representing general contractors and subcontractors in construction defect and land subsidence cases in Northern and Southern California generates important insight for our Association clients, providing a practical approach to critically evaluate construction defect claims and implement effective resolution strategies through mediation, settlement negotiation, and trial

DISTINCTIONS

  • Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, Scott has overseen numerous claims in state and federal courts nationwide
  • Prior to joining The Miller Law Firm, Scott represented builders and subcontractors, and structural warranty companies and manufacturers, including windows and industrial metal deformation products in construction defect cases
  • He previously served as the co-chair of his law firm’s Construction Industry Practice Group, where he generated extensive knowledge of testing protocols and industry standards

INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS

Community Associations Institute (CAI) California Association of Community Managers (CACM) Friends of Institute Real Estate Management (IREM) Executive Council of Homeowners (ECHO)

Practice Areas Explained

T. Scott Tate's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases T. Scott Tate handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Construction Law

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about T. Scott Tate

Where is T. Scott Tate's law office located?
T. Scott Tate's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is The Miller Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does T. Scott Tate handle?
T. Scott Tate focuses on business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has T. Scott Tate practiced law?
T. Scott Tate has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did T. Scott Tate go to law school?
T. Scott Tate earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact T. Scott Tate for a consultation?
You can contact T. Scott Tate directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has T. Scott Tate received?
T. Scott Tate's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
UC Hastings College of the Law
- 1984
B.A.
Claremont Men's (McKenna) College
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric
Admitted: 1985

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