Atty. John Wesley Mills

Atty. John Wesley Mills

John Wesley Mills is a lawyer practicing appeals, corporate, banking & financial services and 14 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Wofford College in 1982, and has been licensed for 36 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Wesley Mills at a glance

John Wesley Mills is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1990), U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California (1990), U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California (1990), and U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (1990). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Wofford College (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Wesley Mills is a lawyer practicing appeals, corporate, banking & financial services and 14 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Wofford College in 1982, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • John practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Atlanta, GA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

John Wesley Mills's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John Wesley Mills is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Georgia →

Creditor Rights & Collections

John Wesley Mills is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Wesley Mills is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

John Wesley Mills is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Wesley Mills

Where is John Wesley Mills's law office located?
John Wesley Mills's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Wesley Mills handle?
John Wesley Mills focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has John Wesley Mills practiced law?
John Wesley Mills has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did John Wesley Mills go to law school?
John Wesley Mills earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact John Wesley Mills for a consultation?
You can contact John Wesley Mills directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Wesley Mills received?
John Wesley Mills's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Emory University School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
Wofford College
- 1982

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1998
Georgia
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Admitted: 2003
Supreme Court of Georgia
Admitted: 2004
New York
Admitted: 2011

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