Chance A. McMillan founded The McMillan Law Firm with the promise of providing top-level legal representation in a variety of personal injury fields. He is Board Certified in Personal Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization – a designation certifying his substantial trial experience. Mr. McMillan’s legal practice focuses on a wide range of pre-litigation, litigation and trial topics, including personal injury claims, workplace accidents, trucking and automobile claims, among others.
Born in Kirbyville, Texas and raised around the Houston area, Mr. McMillan attended the University of St. Thomas in Houston on an academic scholarship, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Philosophy. After college, Mr. McMillan attended South Texas College of Law located in downtown Houston where he was frequently included on the school’s Dean’s List showcasing academic significance among his fellow classmates. In law school, Mr. McMillan won back-to-back state and regional championships (Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi), plus a national championship for the school’s nationally acclaimed advocacy program in mock trial competitions. He won numerous awards for his speaking abilities while in law school. Mr. McMillan was inducted into the Order of the Barristers, a nationally recognized honor society made up of the country’s best oral advocates. His impact on his law school was so significant that South Texas College of Law asked Mr. McMillan to serve as an adjunct professor at the age of 26 to teach students trial strategies and techniques.
Mr. McMillan’s legal experience began before he even graduated from law school. He clerked for two of the most prominent plaintiff’s personal injury firms in Texas, which were known for aggressively working cases and for taking them to trial. Mr. McMillan gained invaluable experience working with well-known and prominent personal injury attorneys before becoming licensed to practice law.
Upon passing the bar exam, Mr. McMillan accepted a position working with an established plaintiff’s personal injury attorney with over 40 years’ experience litigating and trying injury cases all across Texas. Within a year, he controlled a majority of the firm’s cases, while acting as lead counsel in various personal injury trials. Mr. McMillan was immediately recognized by such organizations as Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, where he was listed as a Rising Star (2016-2019), and The National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 years old.
Clients have come to Mr. McMillan for his fierce advocacy and fearless approach towards obtaining the best possible results for his clients. He approaches every case in an aggressive and confident manner with his eyes set on maximizing the recovery for his clients whether in the form of settlement, litigation, or trial. He is known for his solid work ethic, ability to grasp complex legal and strategic issues, and ability to handle high-pressure situations whenever they arise.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2011 | 12/05/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Top 10 Under 40 | National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2019 |
Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | Thomson Reuters | 2019 |
Rising Star | Thomson Reuters | 2018 |
Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
Top 10 Under 40 | National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2017 |
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"10 Best" Personal Injury Law Attorneys | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2017 |
Rising Star | Thomson Reuters | 2017 |
Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star | Thomson Reuters | 2016 |
"10 Best" Personal Injury Law Attorneys | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2016 |
Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Top 25 Mass Tort Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Member of the Year | Houston Trial Lawyers Association | 2016 |
Lead Counsel Rated | LawInfo | 2015 |
Top 25 National Brain Injury Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Top 25 Motor Vehicle Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
"10 Best" Personal Injury Law Attorneys | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2015 |
Top Lawyers in Houston | Houstonia Magazine | 2014 |
Dean's Outstanding Advocate Award | South Texas College of Law | 2011 |
Order of Barristers | South Texas College of Law | 2011 |
Best Direct Examination | St. Mary's University School of Law | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | The McMillan Law Firm | 2019 - Present |
Adjunct Professor | South Texas College Of Law | 2012 - Present |
Partner | Garcia I McMillan, PLLC | 2017 - 2018 |
Associate Attorney | Thurlow & Associates | 2011 - 2017 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Texas Board of Legal Specialization | Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law | 2017 - Present |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Outreach Planning Committee | 2016 - Present |
Houston Trial Lawyers Association | CLE Planning Committee | 2016 - Present |
National League of Renowned Attorneys | Member | 2016 - Present |
Houston Trial Lawyers Association | Bylaws Committee | 2016 - Present |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Advocates | Member | 2016 - Present |
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Houston Bar Foundation | Fellow | 2016 - Present |
National Association of Distinguished Counsel | Member | 2015 - Present |
American Heart Association | Volunteer | 2014 - Present |
Houston Bar Association | Legal Line Volunteer | 2014 - Present |
Garland R. Walker American Inn of Court | Member | 2014 - Present |
Houston Bar Association, Speakers Bureau | Panel Member | 2014 - Present |
M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) | Volunteer | 2014 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 2012 - Present |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
State Bar of Texas | Member | 2011 - Present |
South Texas College of Law Alumni Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Houston Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Houston Young Lawyers Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Houston Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
University of St. Thomas Alumni Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Houston Lawyer | Acquisition to Admissibility: Medical and Billing Records in Personal Injury Cases | 2019 |
The Houston Lawyer | Reasonableness of Hospital Charges | 2018 |
The Houston Lawyer | Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Intake to Trial and Beyond | 2017 |
The Houston Lawyer | The Evolution of Inadequate Security Law in Texas | 2016 |
The Houston Lawyer | The Vanishing Spoliation Instruction | 2015 |
American Association for Justice (AAJ) Newsletter | CMS' Withdrawal - A Win for the Plaintiffs' Bar | 2015 |
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The Houston Lawyer | The Spoliation Instruction: A Thing of the Past? | 2014 |
The Houston Lawyer | New Civil Procedure Rules from the Texas Supreme Court | 2013 |
The Houston Lawyer | Using Technology In The Courtroom | 2013 |
The Houston Lawyer | Certified EMS., Inc. v. Potts: A Plaintiff Friendly Med-Mal Opinion for the Texas Supreme Court | 2013 |
The Houston Lawyer | The Texas Supreme Court: A Narrative History, 1836-1986 | 2013 |
The Houston Lawyer | The Texas Supreme Court Holds That Plaintiffs’ Nonsuit Tolls the 120-Day Expert Report Requirement in Medical Malpractice Cases | 2013 |
The Houston Lawyer | The Texas Medical Liability Act’s Expansion into the Non-Subscriber Realm | 2012 |
The Houston Lawyer | Adopt-A-School Committee: Helping Educate the Community's Youth | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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South Texas College of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) | 2011 |
University of St. Thomas | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2008 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Davis High School | What to Expect at Jury Selection | 2015 |
South Shaver Elementary | The Importance of the U.S. Constitution | 2014 |
Lonestar College (American Politics) | American Juror: The Choice Is Yours | 2014 |
Houston Bar Association | Tips for Using Technology Effectively in the Courtroom | 2014 |
Fairmont Elementary | The Importance of Voting | 2014 |
DuPont Safety Meeting | Safety Driving Meeting: Drunk Driving | 2014 |
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Bonner Elementary | Law as a Career | 2014 |
Benavidez Elementary School | Law Week | 2014 |
8th Annual Barnes Law Firm Personal Injury Seminar | The Texas Medical Liability Act's Expansion Into (and Exit From) the Nonsubscriber Realm | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Riggins v. Winterhaven Nursing Home | $549,790.00 |
Mayer v. Walgreens Co. | Confidential Settlement Reached on the Eve of Trial |
Milanes v. Kroger Co. | $1,093,440.00 |
Holman v. Melton and GEICO | $130,000.00 ($100,000(3P) + $30,000(1P)) |
Hawkins v. Smith | $100,000.00 settlement |
Latif v. Lucas | $199,000.00 settlement prior to trial |
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Pierson v. Sandoval | $15,000.00 (verdict) |
Skender v. Graham Packaging | $75,000.00 |
Numerous Trucking Case Involving Serious Injuries | I have settled numerous cases involving serious trucking accidents |
Numerous Cases involving Drunk Drivers | I have settled numerous cases where our clients have been affected by drunk drivers |
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An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.
Daniel Dutko, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 24, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Alex Boylhart, Personal injury Attorney on May 21, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Farrah Martinez, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 9, 2015
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Chance is a great personal injury trial lawyer. He knows how to get results. I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Borthwick, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 16, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Lance Walters, Car accident Attorney on Jan 9, 2015
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
Joe Gonyea, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Any defense lawyer who opens his/her file should feel lucky if plaintiff counsel is anyone besides Chance McMillan. He is a terrific trial lawyer.
Cordt Akers, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Chance is top-notch at what he does. He is a rising star in the litigation world.
Jared Hagood, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 11, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Chance McMillan is a top notch litigator and trial attorney. I strongly recommend and thereby endorse his services to anyone who has been injured as the result of others' negligence.
Sean Cleary, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
Hovanes Margarian, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Thomas Thurlow, Personal injury Attorney on May 17, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Paul Bowers, Personal injury Attorney on May 14, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Scott Boates, Personal injury Attorney on May 13, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Brian Crockett, Personal injury Attorney on May 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Chance is an extremely talented trial lawyer. You could certainly due worse, but you might not be who to find better. I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on May 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Jonathan Peirce, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 8, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I observed Mr. McMillan representing a personal injury client in a Harris County jury trial in October 2013, and found him to be a persuasive advocate for his client. He had good rapport with the jury and the judge, and was very comfortable in the courtroom. I do not know what the jury's verdict was, but Mr. McMillan did an excellent job on his client's behalf.
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