Julian McMillan is the founder of McMillan Law Group and a California lemon law attorney with over 25 years of legal experience, having represented San Diego consumers since 2000. He has been named a Thomson Reuters Super Lawyer twelve consecutive years (2014–2025), recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyer, and listed in San Diego Magazine’s Top Attorneys in San Diego (2016–2025) and America’s Most Honored Professionals (2018–2025). Julian represents California consumers in claims against vehicle manufacturers under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
Practice Focus
Julian’s practice centers on California Lemon Law — representing consumers whose vehicles cannot be repaired within a reasonable number of attempts under the manufacturer’s warranty. He has prosecuted thousands of Song-Beverly claims involving new, used, certified pre-owned, leased, and commercial vehicles, including Tesla, Ford, Honda, Toyota, GM, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, and other major manufacturers.
Beyond lemon law, his prior experience extends to consumer protection litigation, asset lending, real estate finance, and commercial litigation.
Awards & Recognition
- Thomson Reuters Super Lawyer — named 12 consecutive years (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
- The National Trial Lawyers — Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyer
- San Diego Magazine — Top Attorneys in San Diego (2016–2025, ten consecutive years)
- America’s Most Honored Professionals (2018–2025)
Education
- L.L.M., Master of Laws
- University of San Diego School of Law
- L.L.M., Master of Laws
- Nottingham Law School, England
- L.L.B. (With Distinction), Bachelor of Laws
- University of Exeter, England
- B.A. (Honors)
- University of Victoria, Canada
Bar Admissions & Court Memberships
- State Bar of California
- Law Society of England and Wales (dormant status)
- United States District Court, Southern District of California
- United States District Court, Central District of California
- United States District Court, Northern District of California
- Supreme Court of England and Wales
Prior Experience
Before founding McMillan Law Group in San Diego, Julian practiced at:
- DLA Piper (San Diego office) — associate, international law firm
- Ashurst Morris Crisp (London) — commercial law
This combination of California consumer-protection practice and international commercial litigation experience informs his approach to cross-jurisdictional warranty claims and pattern-defect litigation against large automotive manufacturers.
Community Involvement
- Board member of a local San Diego charter school
- Volunteer, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
- Supporter, San Diego County Humane Society
Contact
McMillan Law Group
4655 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 619-795-9430
information@mcmillanlawgroup.com
Mon–Sat: 8am–8pm
Free California Lemon Law Case Review
Speak with Julian’s team about your repair history and warranty status. No fee unless we win — the manufacturer pays attorney’s fees under Civil Code § 1794(d).