Ryan Miller Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

Brooklyn, NY

Represent individuals with client-centered litigation in Brooklyn Housing Court in nonpayment, holdover, illegal lockout, and repair proceedings. Handle cases at all stages of the litigation process: conduct intake interviews with clients; investigate cases to issue spot for potential defenses; conduct settlement negotiations with landlords’ attorneys.

Greater New York City Area

Assisted with organizing and screening potential clients for representation at Brooklyn Housing Court. Drafted orders to show cause requesting extensions of time for clients to pay arrears, demand letters to landlords regarding apartment conditions that needed repair, and advice letters to tenants who were ineligible for services.

Greater New York City Area

Conducted client intake at housing clinics to identify tenants’ legal issues. Researched case law on converting rent stabilized buildings and applying overcharge credits to nonpayment cases. Researched for an amicus brief in lawsuit regarding unlawful transient use of SRO units.

Queens, New York

Screened potential clients who were dealing with housing issues to see if they were eligible for legal representation. Negotiated settlements with landlords’ attorneys. Shadowed attorneys during client intakes and court appearances. Drafted order to show causes, answers, advocacy letters, stipulations, and letters for accommodation. Prepared direct.

Greater New York City Area

Drafted complaints and motions to dismiss that were granted for conditions of confinement cases. Researched case law on cruel and unusual punishment, fire safety standards, medical malpractice, fee shifting provisions, and FOIL requests. Participated in mock deposition, judge conference, and settlement negotiation exercises.

Jamaica, Queens

Investigated and reviewed public records and databases to build owner portfolios. Composed building profiles and portfolios. Drafted cease and desist letter to an owner allegedly providing illegal riders to their rent stabilized tenants. Drafted legal memorandum on various legal issues regarding rent regulations and tax benefits. Attended Tenant Harassment.

Supervised and managed team projects to ensure achievement of project goals and safety and cohesiveness of the team. Developed and maintained sponsor relations. Created and administered team’s budget. Constructed part of the St. Louis County Parks Rock Hollow trail. Worked alongside the Navajo Nation Addressing Authority to plot more than 3,000 addressable.

Denver, Colorado

Organized and attended recruitment events. Cleaned up debris and restored park land following the Colorado floods in September 2013. Worked on framing, painting, caulking, and siding with San Antonio Habitat for Humanity. Maintained trails and fencing for the Bureau of Land Management in New Mexico. Received chainsaw training and operation certification to.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Brooklyn Law School Students for the Public Interest (Community Development Committee 1L delegate, Community.

Bachelors Of Arts, Political Science And Sociology

Activities and Societies: Kappa Sigma