McMillan Law Group

McMillan Law Group is a San Diego-based consumer advocacy firm specializing in California lemon law claims under the Song-Beverly Act. Led by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyer Julian McMillan, the firm represents California drivers statewide and has secured significant victories including a landmark judgment against Thor Motor Coach. The firm works on contingency and ensures clients consult directly with experienced attorneys rather than staff members.

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McMillan Law Group is a consumer advocacy law firm in San Diego dedicated to representing California drivers with lemon law claims. Led by attorney Julian McMillan, the firm has built a strong reputation for protecting consumers' rights under California's Song-Beverly Act, one of the nation's most robust consumer warranty protections.

Julian McMillan has been recognized as a Thomson Reuters Super Lawyer for twelve consecutive years from 2014 through 2025, and has been named to The National Trial Lawyers' Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers. He has also been featured in San Diego Magazine's listing of Top Attorneys in San Diego from 2016 to 2025. With fifteen years of legal practice under his own firm, McMillan brings deep expertise in lemon law matters and a demonstrated track record of significant victories on behalf of consumers.

The firm has secured several notable case outcomes, including a significant judgment against Thor Motor Coach that stands as a meaningful victory for California consumers affected by lemon vehicle issues. McMillan's approach centers on direct client service: prospective clients speak with an experienced lemon law attorney from the initial consultation, not a staff member or junior associate. The firm maintains that this commitment to personal attention, combined with proven success, distinguishes McMillan Law Group from competitors in the lemon law space.

McMillan Law Group represents consumers throughout California from its San Diego office, serving clients in North County, Chula Vista, El Cajon, La Jolla, and the surrounding region. The firm handles claims involving new and used vehicles, leased vehicles, electric vehicles, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles. Common qualifying defects include engine, transmission, electrical, brake, and safety system failures, as well as infotainment software problems. Defects affecting safety may qualify after just two repair attempts, while other defects typically require four repair attempts, two safety-related attempts, or thirty cumulative days out of service to establish a presumption under the law.

The lemon law claim process typically unfolds through documentation, statutory notice to the manufacturer, optional BBB Auto Line arbitration, and civil litigation when necessary. Most cases resolve within three to nine months. Successful claimants may recover a buyback, a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement. In cases involving willful manufacturer conduct, consumers may be entitled to civil penalties up to twice the damages awarded, and the manufacturer is required to pay the consumer's attorney fees under California law.

McMillan Law Group operates on a contingency fee basis, collecting attorney fees only when the firm secures compensation, a replacement, a refund, or another form of recovery for the client. The firm offers free initial consultations, allowing prospective clients to discuss their situation candidly and confidentially before deciding whether to proceed. Interested parties may contact the firm at 619-795-9430 or through its website to schedule a consultation.

Overview compiled from the firm's website