William (Bill) S. Mills has held leadership positions and been recognized by many national legal organizations as a civil litigation attorney representing the rights of individuals and families needing a trial attorney. Bill has been President of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (formerly the NC Academy of Trial Lawyers) and President of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Eastern North Carolina Division and was elected in December, 2012 by his peers in the Fourteenth Judicial District to be a Bar Councilor with the North Carolina State Bar. In January, 2016 he became Vice Chairman of the State Bar Ethics committee.
He has also been selected, based on merit and experience, by the American Trial Lawyers Association for inclusion in the Top 100 Trial Attorneys for North Carolina; membership in the Litigation Counsel of America; North Carolina’s Legal Elite by Business North Carolina; Best Lawyers in America; North Carolina Super Lawyers; and is Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Litigation. Bill serves on the University of North Carolina Board of Visitors.
Bill has dedicated himself as a trial attorney and community servant. He has proven his leadership by serving his community and the legal profession in many ways. In addition to being a full time partner at Glenn, Mills, Fisher, & Mahoney P.A., Bill is currently an Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy at the University of North Carolina School of Law and Senior Law Lecturer in Trial Advocacy at Duke University School of Law.
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Acquired: 1979
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404 Hunt Street, Suite 100, Durham, NC, 27701
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Posted by Merywen | March 12, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
A brilliant straight shooter with an excellent track record
I was physically and emotionally fragile the first time I met Bill Mills. Despite that, Bill gave me an honest and comprehensive assessment of my situation and answered all of my questions thoroughly and clearly. He struck me as genuine and very knowledgeable from the outset, which continued to be tr...
Posted by Elliot | March 05, 2014
Highly Professional and Successful
I, and my family, have had the opportunity to work with Bill Mills of Glenn, Mills, Fisher & Mahoney over the years for various legal matters. Bill has always been helpful, professional and most importantly, successful in resolving our issues. I have since learned that Bill is also highly respected ...
"I am impressed with Mr. Mills's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"
"Bill is a kind, yet powerful advocate. He is intelligent and agressively pursues what is right and just on behalf of his clients."
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2008
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2005
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2004
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2003
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2003
Charles L. Becton Award, North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
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Listed, Business North Carolina Magazine:Legal Elite
2008 - Present
Attorney, Glenn, Mills, Fisher & Mahoney, PA
2007 - Present
Senior Law Lecturer, Duke University, School Of Law
1988 - Present
Adjunct Professor of Law, University of North Carolina School of Law
1979 - 2008
Attorney, Glenn, Mills & Fisher, PA
2016 - Present
North Carolina State Bar, Ethics CommitteeVice Chair
Member
Member
Member
Faculty Member
2005 - 2006
American Board of Trial Advocates (Eastern North Carolina Chapter)President-Elect
1999 - 2000
North Carolina Academy of Trial LawyersMember
1991 - 1995
Academy of Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
1987 - 1988
Fourteenth Judicial District BarPresident
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
A.B.
English
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