Carlton Miller, Construction Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Over 21 years of legal practice · 4.9/5 rating from 17 verified client reviews
PartneratHudson Lambert Parrott Walker, LLC
Atlanta, GA
Practicing construction in Atlanta since 2005.
- 21+
- Years practicing
- 4.9 ★
- 17 client reviews
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Carlton Miller is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Construction. Carlton has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hudson Lambert Parrott Walker, LLC. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 17 client reviews.
- Based in
- Atlanta, GA
- Experience
- over 21 years
- Known for
- Construction
- Handles Construction matters from Atlanta, GA.
- Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Carlton Miller: Carlton Miller is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Construction. Carlton has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hudson Lambert Parrott Walker, LLC. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 17 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Carlton Miller
Carlton concentrates on construction. Each area below outlines the kind of case Carlton handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Construction cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Carlton takes construction matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Carlton agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Carlton Miller — Over 21 years of Georgia construction experience
Carlton Miller is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Construction. Carlton has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hudson Lambert Parrott Walker, LLC. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 17 client reviews.
Carlton Miller is Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar and rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. Carlton focuses his practice on assisting clients with the resolution of complex commercial construction law disputes throughout the United States and beyond. He has successfully represented owners, developers, large general contracting firms, agency and at-risk construction managers, design professionals, and subcontractors, regarding numerous multi-million-dollar claims and disputes. His clients have included mainstays in the ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms, ENR Top 400 Contractors, and ENR Top 250 International Contractors.
Carlton has an engineering background and works closely with his clients to tackle a variety of construction-related issues that have included contract drafting and negotiation, delay, disruption, interference and acceleration, nonpayment, claims preparation, defective and/or deficient work, differing site conditions, design disputes, and performance and payment bond claims, to name a few. He has assisted clients facing these and other issues during the construction of freeways, railroads, iconic bridges, dams, water treatment plants, golf courses, condominium towers, theme parks, historic hotels, and numerous additional world-renowned construction projects. He is experienced with formal and informal dispute resolution and has litigated numerous disputes in various state and federal courts across the United States.
Carlton’s past work has involved the pursuit of over $100M for unpaid work performed as part of a multi-billion dollar gulf coast energy expansion project; securing a favorable resolution on behalf of a general contractor client in a dispute with the owner and a supplier on a $140M+ LaDOTD highway project; drafting and/or negotiating contracts for a $200M+ Nashville entertainment complex, a $60M+ Florida apartment tower, a $170M+ Florida hotel, and a $200M+ Tennessee hotel; representing/advising international general contractor client on a multi-million dollar claim submission to FDOT for extra work, non-payment, and disruption; litigation regarding multi-million dollar payment dispute on a Florida university construction project; and guiding/advising general contractor client on various issues regarding $1.5B+ megamall/theme park in the mid-Atlantic region; the highly publicized litigation involving the massive C.W. Bill Young Water Reservoir in Tampa, Florida; litigation and arbitration involving historic and luxury hotels in Miami Beach and South Beach, Florida; counsel and litigation concerning numerous world-famous central Florida theme park construction projects (e.g., Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom; Soarin' at Epcot; Aquatica (SeaWorld), Harry Potter (Universal Studios); Disney Springs).
Recognitions
• Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar
• Selected for Inclusion in Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition, 2012 – 2015
• AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; Forum on the Construction Industry, Division 13-Government Construction)
• Orange County (Florida)Bar Association
• Associated Builders and Contractors (Member, Florida Board of Directors)
• Brigham Young University Alumni, Central Florida Chapter – Board Member
Professional Associations
• The Florida Bar
• American Bar Association (Member, Section of Litigation, Construction Litigation Committee
Working with Carlton on a construction matter
Carlton Miller is Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar and rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. Carlton focuses his practice on assisting clients with the resolution of complex commercial construction law disputes throughout the United States and beyond. He has successfully represented owners, developers, large general contracting firms, agency and at-risk construction…
Clients Carlton works with
Carlton reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Carlton Miller's legal education and bar admissions
Temple University Beasley School of Law
J.D. · 2005
Brigham Young University
B.S. Civil · 2001
Jurisdictions
Carlton's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
2009 · ACTIVE
Florida
2005 · ACTIVE
Carlton studied at J.D. in Temple University Beasley School of Law and B.S. Civil in Brigham Young University.
Law school and academic background
Carlton completed J.D. in Temple University Beasley School of Law and B.S. Civil in Brigham Young University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Carlton runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Carlton Miller
Carlton has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Carlton Miller's office in Atlanta
Carlton's primary office is at 3575 Piedmont Road, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA, 30305. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Hudson Lambert Parrott Walker, LLC
3575 Piedmont Road, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30305
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Client reviews of Carlton Miller — 4.9/5 rating from 17 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Carlton. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing construction attorneys in Atlanta.
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How to hire Carlton Miller — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Carlton usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Carlton charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carlton's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Carlton will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a construction attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Carlton
Carlton discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every construction matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Carlton confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Carlton's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Carlton Miller
How much does it cost to hire Carlton for a construction case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Carlton walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Carlton offer a free consultation?
Carlton charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carlton's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check Carlton's current terms during booking.
How long do construction cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple construction matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Carlton gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Carlton take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Carlton is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Carlton will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Carlton?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Carlton will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Carlton accepting new construction clients right now?
Carlton's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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