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James Jenkins Mills
also known as Jay Mills
About James
Biography
I am a litigator and practice in two primary areas: severe personal injury and estate-related litigation. On the personal injury side, I have helped hundreds of clients receive (in total) millions and millions of dollars. On the estate litigation side, I have pursued and defended will caveats, trust disputes, life insurance beneficiary disputes, and all sorts of other matters related to inheritance issues. I handle these claims on both an hourly basis and a contingency-fee basis, depending on the nature of the case and the client's preferences. Again, I have successfully recovered many millions of dollars for my clients.
I grew up in Henderson, North Carolina. I graduated from Northern Vance High School in 1995, and then went to Wake Forest University. I graduated magna cum laude from Wake Forest in three-and-a-half years, and then enrolled in the UNC-Chapel Hill law school. I graduated law school in 2002 with honors, was invited to join the UNC Law Review, and was on the National Moot Court team.
In 2002, I began work for Troutman Sanders LLP - one of the oldest and largest firms in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2007, I moved to Raleigh, North Carolina to be closer to family and friends, and began working at my current firm, Burns, Day & Presnell P.A.. I became a partner here in 2010.
I am married, have two kids, and enjoy playing golf and fishing.
I offer free initial consultations on all legal matters, so feel free to contact me regarding any legal issue you may have. If I cannot assist you for any reason, I can almost always find an attorney who can.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 18 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 23 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Burns, Day & Presnell
2626 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 560, Raleigh, NC, 27608
Law Offices of James Jenkins Mills
2626 Glenwood Avenue, Ste. 560, Po Box 10867, Raleigh, NC, 27608
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Business
Posted by Timothy | October 30, 2009 | Business
Corporate Counsel
Jay routinely handles matters for our company and has always produced a good result in an efficient manner. I fully endorse his work.
James Jenkins Mills's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer for his practice in personal injury!"
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"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Jay is one of the brightest attorneys I have had the pleasure of working with. He combines a big law firm background with a very sophisticated legal mind and an amazing ability to persuade insurance companies to see cases his way. You will never go wrong with Jay as your attorney."
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"I worked with Jay for two years on a wide variety of complex litigation matters. Jay's attention to detail and work product are second to none. I give him my highest recommendation."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Super Lawyer NC Litigation, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer NC Litigation, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer NC Litigation, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Rising Star in Litigation, Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Rising Star in Litigation, Law & Politics Magazine
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Partner, Burns, Day & Presnell, P.A.
2002 - 2007
Associate, Troutman Sanders LLP
Associations
North Carolina Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Georgia
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
City of Cairo, Georgia v. MACTEC et al.
Jury verdict in excess of $1 million
Education
2002
University of North Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Wake Forest University
B.A. - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can sue for defected hardware or malpractice?
28 Feb 2021
Q&A
Would a hip replacement and knee replacement (which impedes work) qualify under disabilities discrimination?
09 Nov 2012
Q&A
Is it illegal to tape record a conversation without the person knowing but its not being use for court ?
24 Aug 2012