Bar Admissions

California, 2001

Education

University of Virginia School of Law (J.D.)
Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. (B.A. in English and French)

Neil G. MacMillan

Neil G. MacMillan is an Associate Partner in the Los Angeles office of Murchison & Cumming, LLP, focusing on law and motion as well as appeals. With over 25 years in litigation and additional experience at a liability carrier, Neil has had broad exposure to a range of civil cases, including general liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, habitability, sexual abuse, and indemnity claims.

Neil’s strategic approach and deep understanding of procedural law have allowed him to take control of cases early on and significantly impact case resolution. Throughout his career, he secured numerous successful motions for summary judgment.

Neil attended the University of Virginia School of Law, where he edited the Virginia Environmental Law Journal and played intramural softball. He obtained his undergraduate degree at Georgetown University, majoring in English and French. Before Georgetown, he studied in France and passed the Baccalauréat. His background in literature and writing has enhanced his ability to develop persuasive and compelling legal briefs.

Beyond his legal practice, Neil is an avid language learner, currently expanding his fluency in multiple languages on Duolingo. A former American Youth Soccer Organization coach for his children’s soccer teams, Neil values community involvement and time with his family.

Representative Cases

Mikal Jones et al. v. Pleasant Valley Canal Co., et al., Tulare County Sup. Ct. Case No. VCU274417 (MSJ granted 6/20/23, on complaint for Trespass and Ejectment)
Castillo v. Fein, L.A. Superior Court Case No. 21STCV05930 (MSJ granted 6/21/23, on complaint for Negligence and Premises Liability against homeowners)
State Farm v. Uttermost et al., L.A. Superior Court Case No. 20PSCV00249 (MSJ granted 8/11/23, on subrogation complaint with products liability claims)
Heitmann / Pizarro v. Community Research Foundation, SDSC Case No. 37-2019-00039360, including consolidated cases (MSJ not opposed and granted 8/11/23, on negligence complaint against entity training SDPD officers on 5150 calls)
Ross v. Angelova, L.A. Superior Court Case No. 21VECV10471 (MSA granted 9/12/24 on habitability complaint, as to all 8 causes of action)
Sachs v. Ross Dress for Less, Riverside County Case No. CVRI 230357 (Crawford MSA granted 2/7/25 on duty to defend; court had earlier denied codefendant’s motion against client)
Hawthorne v. Warner Safeguard et al., LA Superior Court Case No. 21STCV14756, Demurrers sustained on case against public entities.
Augustus v. Montgomery et al., CACD Case No. 2:16-cv-7304, Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss granted without leave to amend.

Languages

French

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