Litigation Practice
The Litigation section's philosophy is based upon one fundamental idea: a client's litigation matter is best resolved if the firm's attorneys are capable of successfully trying the case and are willing to do so. The Litigation section has found that this philosophy allows us to achieve favorable outcomes and avoid unnecessary litigation costs.

We recognize there is no substitute for experience and training in specialized fields of litigation, and our practice expertise is concentrated in areas that include:

• business and commercial litigation
• insurance claims defense and coverage litigation
• construction litigation
• appellate practice in state and federal courts
• labor and employment
• governmental liability

The firm's attorneys are also thoroughly experienced in all forms of alternative dispute resolution, including mediations and arbitrations.

• Business/Commercial
  Our business and commercial litigation practice includes representation in consumer law, real estate law, fraud claims and libel/slander actions, as well as cases involving deceptive trade practices, unfair competition and trade secrets.
• Insurance
  Defense litigation for insurance companies comprises one of the largest areas of our litigation practice. We represent insurance companies and their insureds in cases involving products and premise liability, auto transportation, wrongful death/survival, violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, breach of contract, bad faith and malicious prosecution. We also represent property insurers and their insureds and are experienced in the investigation of claims, isolation of relevant coverage issues, and analysis of economic and property losses. In addition, we provide representation in the prosecution of subrogation claims.
  • Premise Liability
    In the area of premise liability, we focus on the defense of restaurant owners, homeowners, as well as owners, lessors and sub-lessors of condominiums, apartment complexes, retail properties and other businesses.
  • Trucking/Transportation
    Miller & Brown counsels clients on state and federal regulations governing intra-state and interstate trucking and transportation.
  • Products Liability
    In addition to defending general negligence claims, our attorneys have broad experience defending products liability suits throughout Texas. Miller & Brown represents manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and retailers of various products, including industrial machinery, farm equipment, aircraft and household goods – with considerable experience in toxic tort litigation.
• Construction
  Miller & Brown has traditionally defended architects and engineers in litigation involving claims of professional liability. The firm's experienced attorneys have represented builders, contractors, subcontractors, owners, and lenders in complex construction litigation. We also provide advisory opinions to those engaged in virtually all aspects of the construction arena.
• Appellate
  A jury's verdict, or the ruling of a trial judge, does not always mark the end of a dispute. The appeal process — making sure the law and the evidence support the ultimate outcome of the case — is often a critical step in protecting the client's right to a correct judgment.

Our attorneys are comfortable with whatever role best suits the client's needs, ranging from brief consultation with trial counsel to working as part of a multi-firm team of lawyers to independent pursuit of a complete appeal. They practice in all Texas courts and in a variety of federal courts across the country. The firm handles appeals in cases conducted by the firm’s litigation practice; assists the firm’s trial attorneys with discovery issues, dispositive motions, jury instructions, and post-trial motions; monitors trials and appeals; and helps with post-trial mediation and other settlement activities.

handling appeals in cases conducted by the firm's litigation practice assisting the firm's trial attorneys with discovery issues, dispositive motions, jury instructions, and post-trial motions monitoring trials and appeals helping with post-trial mediation and other settlement activities
• Labor and employment
  Miller & Brown offers our clients expertise in mediating, arbitrating, and litigating the defense of employer and/or employee charges and suits involving a wide range of matters including:
  • Race and sex discrimination claims
  • Sexual harassment claims
  • Age discrimination claims
  • Disability discrimination claims
  • Family and medical leave claims
  • Defamation claims
  • Wrongful discharge claims
  • Claims asserting violations of various other federal and state employment related and civil rights statutes