Atty. Brian James Mills

Atty. Brian James Mills

Brian James Mills is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, osha and msha litigation and compliance, class action litigation and 5 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from University of California at Irvine in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian James Mills at a glance

Brian James Mills is a Partner based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Snell And Wilmer L L P. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, trade secrets, wage & hour, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in California United States District Court, All Districts of California Supreme Court of California (2001). Educated at University of California at Irvine (B.A. Psychology, 1995) and Loyola University School of Law, New Orleans J.D. American Jurisprudence Awards in Civil Procedure Loyola University School of Law, New Orleans J.D. Property Loyola University School of Law, (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Memberships and Activities •Orange County Bar Association •Labor and Employment Law Section •Bridging the Gap Speaker - Labor & Employment Law (2006-2015) •Association of Business Trial Lawyers •Warren J and Ferguson American Inn of Court. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian James Mills is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, osha and msha litigation and compliance, class action litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from University of California at Irvine in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Brian practices at Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Brian James Mills's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian James Mills handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Class Action

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Trade Secrets

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Employment Contracts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Costa Mesa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian James Mills

Where is Brian James Mills's law office located?
Brian James Mills's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Snell And Wilmer L L P. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian James Mills handle?
Brian James Mills focuses on employment, class action, trade secrets, wage & hour, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brian James Mills practiced law?
Brian James Mills has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Brian James Mills go to law school?
Brian James Mills earned their education at (B.A. Psychology, 1995); (—).
How can I contact Brian James Mills for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Brian James Mills received?
Brian James Mills's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A. Psychology
University of California at Irvine
- 1995
Loyola University School of Law, New Orleans J.D. American Jurisprudence Awards in Civil Procedure Loyola University School of Law, New Orleans J.D. Property Loyola University School of Law,
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California United States District Court, All Districts of California Supreme Court of California
Admitted: 2001

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