
James Mills
Raleigh, NC
N/A
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Car Accident
Language
English
About
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. While in law school, I was invited to join the North Carolina law review, was on the National Moot Court team, and was a founding member of the North Carolina Journal of Law and Technology. I graduated, with honors, from UNC in 2002. 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., where I am now a partner. My practice consists entirely of litigation work, with an emphasis on personal injury. I have worked on several injury claims that have resulted in recoveries in excess of $1 million. While most claims are not worth that amount, I strive to maximize the recovery for all of my clients, and handle claims of all sizes. I also do some work on business disputes, and in doing so, I represent both individuals and corporations. I am married, enjoy playing golf, and am a member at Raleigh Country Club. 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.
Practices Areas
Litigation
Car Accident
Personal Injury
Language
English
Contact
Burns, Day & Presnell2626 Glenwood AvenueSuite 560Raleigh, NC, 276082626 Glenwood AvenueSuite 560Suite 560Raleigh, NC, 27608
Office: N/A
Website: N/AReviews
I put my 17 y.o. son in a group home thinking it would be in his best interest and it turned into a nightmare. He was seriously burned (1st, 2nd and in some areas possibly 3rd degree) over his shoulder and back, inches from his face. There was a thorough investigation, staff was arrested and charged, but no one confessed and my son couldn't tell me what happened or who did it. So, the group home took the stance that this incident did not happen on their watch at their group home. Despite some documented reports and other obvious information regarding this case, the owners and manager of this group home decided to flat out deny that they were responsible in any way for my son's injuries. Needless to say, this was a complicated case. I learned quickly that most attorneys prefer to avoid such cases, but Jay Mills was very willing to help and I will always be grateful. It was important to me that the owners and manager of this group home did not get to walk away from this incident without experiencing some repercussions for being the sort of people that would do this monstrous act and deny it. Jay Mills supported my need to advocate for my son and guided me through this very difficult ordeal including the legal process of a civil law suit. I highly recommend Jay.
I could not speak more highly of Jay. He represented me through my personal injury (automobile accident) case, thoroughly explained the complexities, managed my expectations on the outcome and kept me updated/prepared throughout the entire process. He is clearly an outstanding attorney with the determination to do right by his client. Highly recommended.
Jay Mills is a truly outstanding attorney and I couldn’t be more satisfied with his legal representation. He represented me through a complex and unique personal injury case with multiple defendants and put me in the best position to win a favorable outcome. The legal process can be long and stressful, but he made sure I was well prepared for every step along the way. He was always personable, responsive to my questions, and always listened to my concerns. When it comes time to settle a claim, there is no-one else I’d rather have on my side. He thinks through every scenario imaginable and will prove that he is the most prepared attorney in the room.
My case was one of a kind. As complicated as it was having to deal with several different people and they all had an attorneys in four different states. Jay manages to see me thru it all as painful as it was we survived. Jay is a very talented attorney who knows his stuff and he does his research. I will recommend him to anyone who needs help with estates and or wrongful death claims.
One of the dearest people I have met in life was a victim of annuity fraud by a family member - in a desperate attempt to help try to right this horrendous act - I found the phone number of James Mills. I gave the number to him, stating simply - "you will not know unless you reach out and talk to someone" - little did either of us realize how wonderful, caring, and spectacular the person on the other end of that phone call would be. Jay Mills was a gift - to a kid in a full tailspin - who desperately needed to hear all that Jay was saying. What had happened was unprecedented - but Jay ensured that for the first time in a very long time - someone was standing up for this kid - taking the fight on - and ensuring that what a mother and grandfather had meant for him would be recognized and following thru to see that yes, he had vindication. It is true that once the lawyers are brought in, you can never make it right, only better - but I can attest to this - Jay Mills was extraordinary and made it a life experience that can now be put behind this son - and he can move forward - thinking more of how he was loved and looked out for, rather than how he was screwed. It was Jay Mills, the voice on the other end of that phone that proved to be a life changing person. I hope that he remembers, that while doing your job - you helped ensure the future of this son was not spent looking back but looking forward. James J Mills is a good person in a not so good world fighting for what is right.
Our family has just been through a three year ordeal when a caveat was placed on my sister's will. James Mills was the reason we made it through. He is personable, kind, compassionent, and most important,the best friend you will ever need in this kind of litigation. His sense of humor keeps you on track when you are so confused and thinking,"How did this happen?" When your character is being questioned and you are told you can not be trusted, he constantly reminds you this is only the opinion of one person. He restores your faith in your own self worth. My family adores Jay Mills! He will stick with you to the end, always trying to comprehend what is in the best interest of his client. He knows how to pick a jury and he interacts with them well during the trial. He is conscious of the time the jury gives to your case and does not repeat things over and over that they have already heard. He gave them respect and I could tell they appreciated and respected him. You could never find a better lawyer than Jay Mills! He won the case for us and we will be ever grateful for his friendship and expertise.
My mother was in an odd accident in a major box store that did not want to take any responsibility for their actions. Jay took the time to listen to my Mother and hear all about her and her case. He guided her along the way without ever making her feel that she had to make any choice that she was not comfortable with. Jay was the only one that could talk with my mother and give her a sense of calm. He was always willing to communicate with me or my mother at any time. It also showed during many times during the case that Jay is very knowledgeable and very good at what he does. He was always up front and honest and at the end of the day helped my mother reach a conclusion to her case that she was happy and at peace with. I will always recommend Jay to any and everyone. Jay will be the first that my family will ever contact if it is ever needed. P.S. I want to address the person that gave Jay the one star review. It was because of Jay's response to your review that made my family contact him. Anyone that is willing to take the time from their busy schedule to address someone that obviously was trying to make them look bad showed me that he does care about his job and what he can do for his clients. Again I would like to thank you for that and would encourage others to take time to read Jay's response to this gentleman.
Mr. Mills spoke to me and listened toy very long story with patience and understanding. Even though he was not able to take my case he did recommend another Attormey who might be able to help.
Worked on my case at a timely manner and at a 100% professional level.Trustworthy and dependable and honesty from the very beginning.. Thank you so much.I highly recommend him for bodily injury claims for he will do all in his power to help what's best for you..
I'm from out of state and needed a lawyer for a slip and fall when vacationing in NC. I was turned down by 5 other lawyers from the state but was lucky when Jay took on my case. He was very honest, and explained that slip and fall cases in NC were not easy cases to win. His persistence and knowledge paid off and he managed to get me an outstanding settlement. I can't say enough about Jay and his firm. They were wonderful to work with and always kept me informed.
I put my 17 y.o. son in a group home thinking it would be in his best interest and it turned into a nightmare. He was seriously burned (1st, 2nd and in some areas possibly 3rd degree) over his shoulder and back, inches from his face. There was a thorough investigation, staff was arrested and charged, but no one confessed and my son couldn't tell me what happened or who did it. So, the group home took the stance that this incident did not happen on their watch at their group home. Despite some documented reports and other obvious information regarding this case, the owners and manager of this group home decided to flat out deny that they were responsible in any way for my son's injuries. Needless to say, this was a complicated case. I learned quickly that most attorneys prefer to avoid such cases, but Jay Mills was very willing to help and I will always be grateful. It was important to me that the owners and manager of this group home did not get to walk away from this incident without experiencing some repercussions for being the sort of people that would do this monstrous act and deny it. Jay Mills supported my need to advocate for my son and guided me through this very difficult ordeal including the legal process of a civil law suit. I highly recommend Jay.
I could not speak more highly of Jay. He represented me through my personal injury (automobile accident) case, thoroughly explained the complexities, managed my expectations on the outcome and kept me updated/prepared throughout the entire process. He is clearly an outstanding attorney with the determination to do right by his client. Highly recommended.
Jay Mills is a truly outstanding attorney and I couldn’t be more satisfied with his legal representation. He represented me through a complex and unique personal injury case with multiple defendants and put me in the best position to win a favorable outcome. The legal process can be long and stressful, but he made sure I was well prepared for every step along the way. He was always personable, responsive to my questions, and always listened to my concerns. When it comes time to settle a claim, there is no-one else I’d rather have on my side. He thinks through every scenario imaginable and will prove that he is the most prepared attorney in the room.
My case was one of a kind. As complicated as it was having to deal with several different people and they all had an attorneys in four different states. Jay manages to see me thru it all as painful as it was we survived. Jay is a very talented attorney who knows his stuff and he does his research. I will recommend him to anyone who needs help with estates and or wrongful death claims.
One of the dearest people I have met in life was a victim of annuity fraud by a family member - in a desperate attempt to help try to right this horrendous act - I found the phone number of James Mills. I gave the number to him, stating simply - "you will not know unless you reach out and talk to someone" - little did either of us realize how wonderful, caring, and spectacular the person on the other end of that phone call would be. Jay Mills was a gift - to a kid in a full tailspin - who desperately needed to hear all that Jay was saying. What had happened was unprecedented - but Jay ensured that for the first time in a very long time - someone was standing up for this kid - taking the fight on - and ensuring that what a mother and grandfather had meant for him would be recognized and following thru to see that yes, he had vindication. It is true that once the lawyers are brought in, you can never make it right, only better - but I can attest to this - Jay Mills was extraordinary and made it a life experience that can now be put behind this son - and he can move forward - thinking more of how he was loved and looked out for, rather than how he was screwed. It was Jay Mills, the voice on the other end of that phone that proved to be a life changing person. I hope that he remembers, that while doing your job - you helped ensure the future of this son was not spent looking back but looking forward. James J Mills is a good person in a not so good world fighting for what is right.
Our family has just been through a three year ordeal when a caveat was placed on my sister's will. James Mills was the reason we made it through. He is personable, kind, compassionent, and most important,the best friend you will ever need in this kind of litigation. His sense of humor keeps you on track when you are so confused and thinking,"How did this happen?" When your character is being questioned and you are told you can not be trusted, he constantly reminds you this is only the opinion of one person. He restores your faith in your own self worth. My family adores Jay Mills! He will stick with you to the end, always trying to comprehend what is in the best interest of his client. He knows how to pick a jury and he interacts with them well during the trial. He is conscious of the time the jury gives to your case and does not repeat things over and over that they have already heard. He gave them respect and I could tell they appreciated and respected him. You could never find a better lawyer than Jay Mills! He won the case for us and we will be ever grateful for his friendship and expertise.
My mother was in an odd accident in a major box store that did not want to take any responsibility for their actions. Jay took the time to listen to my Mother and hear all about her and her case. He guided her along the way without ever making her feel that she had to make any choice that she was not comfortable with. Jay was the only one that could talk with my mother and give her a sense of calm. He was always willing to communicate with me or my mother at any time. It also showed during many times during the case that Jay is very knowledgeable and very good at what he does. He was always up front and honest and at the end of the day helped my mother reach a conclusion to her case that she was happy and at peace with. I will always recommend Jay to any and everyone. Jay will be the first that my family will ever contact if it is ever needed. P.S. I want to address the person that gave Jay the one star review. It was because of Jay's response to your review that made my family contact him. Anyone that is willing to take the time from their busy schedule to address someone that obviously was trying to make them look bad showed me that he does care about his job and what he can do for his clients. Again I would like to thank you for that and would encourage others to take time to read Jay's response to this gentleman.
Mr. Mills spoke to me and listened toy very long story with patience and understanding. Even though he was not able to take my case he did recommend another Attormey who might be able to help.
Worked on my case at a timely manner and at a 100% professional level.Trustworthy and dependable and honesty from the very beginning.. Thank you so much.I highly recommend him for bodily injury claims for he will do all in his power to help what's best for you..
I'm from out of state and needed a lawyer for a slip and fall when vacationing in NC. I was turned down by 5 other lawyers from the state but was lucky when Jay took on my case. He was very honest, and explained that slip and fall cases in NC were not easy cases to win. His persistence and knowledge paid off and he managed to get me an outstanding settlement. I can't say enough about Jay and his firm. They were wonderful to work with and always kept me informed.
I put my 17 y.o. son in a group home thinking it would be in his best interest and it turned into a nightmare. He was seriously burned (1st, 2nd and in some areas possibly 3rd degree) over his shoulder and back, inches from his face. There was a thorough investigation, staff was arrested and charged, but no one confessed and my son couldn't tell me what happened or who did it. So, the group home took the stance that this incident did not happen on their watch at their group home. Despite some documented reports and other obvious information regarding this case, the owners and manager of this group home decided to flat out deny that they were responsible in any way for my son's injuries. Needless to say, this was a complicated case. I learned quickly that most attorneys prefer to avoid such cases, but Jay Mills was very willing to help and I will always be grateful. It was important to me that the owners and manager of this group home did not get to walk away from this incident without experiencing some repercussions for being the sort of people that would do this monstrous act and deny it. Jay Mills supported my need to advocate for my son and guided me through this very difficult ordeal including the legal process of a civil law suit. I highly recommend Jay.
I could not speak more highly of Jay. He represented me through my personal injury (automobile accident) case, thoroughly explained the complexities, managed my expectations on the outcome and kept me updated/prepared throughout the entire process. He is clearly an outstanding attorney with the determination to do right by his client. Highly recommended.
Jay Mills is a truly outstanding attorney and I couldn’t be more satisfied with his legal representation. He represented me through a complex and unique personal injury case with multiple defendants and put me in the best position to win a favorable outcome. The legal process can be long and stressful, but he made sure I was well prepared for every step along the way. He was always personable, responsive to my questions, and always listened to my concerns. When it comes time to settle a claim, there is no-one else I’d rather have on my side. He thinks through every scenario imaginable and will prove that he is the most prepared attorney in the room.
My case was one of a kind. As complicated as it was having to deal with several different people and they all had an attorneys in four different states. Jay manages to see me thru it all as painful as it was we survived. Jay is a very talented attorney who knows his stuff and he does his research. I will recommend him to anyone who needs help with estates and or wrongful death claims.
One of the dearest people I have met in life was a victim of annuity fraud by a family member - in a desperate attempt to help try to right this horrendous act - I found the phone number of James Mills. I gave the number to him, stating simply - "you will not know unless you reach out and talk to someone" - little did either of us realize how wonderful, caring, and spectacular the person on the other end of that phone call would be. Jay Mills was a gift - to a kid in a full tailspin - who desperately needed to hear all that Jay was saying. What had happened was unprecedented - but Jay ensured that for the first time in a very long time - someone was standing up for this kid - taking the fight on - and ensuring that what a mother and grandfather had meant for him would be recognized and following thru to see that yes, he had vindication. It is true that once the lawyers are brought in, you can never make it right, only better - but I can attest to this - Jay Mills was extraordinary and made it a life experience that can now be put behind this son - and he can move forward - thinking more of how he was loved and looked out for, rather than how he was screwed. It was Jay Mills, the voice on the other end of that phone that proved to be a life changing person. I hope that he remembers, that while doing your job - you helped ensure the future of this son was not spent looking back but looking forward. James J Mills is a good person in a not so good world fighting for what is right.
Our family has just been through a three year ordeal when a caveat was placed on my sister's will. James Mills was the reason we made it through. He is personable, kind, compassionent, and most important,the best friend you will ever need in this kind of litigation. His sense of humor keeps you on track when you are so confused and thinking,"How did this happen?" When your character is being questioned and you are told you can not be trusted, he constantly reminds you this is only the opinion of one person. He restores your faith in your own self worth. My family adores Jay Mills! He will stick with you to the end, always trying to comprehend what is in the best interest of his client. He knows how to pick a jury and he interacts with them well during the trial. He is conscious of the time the jury gives to your case and does not repeat things over and over that they have already heard. He gave them respect and I could tell they appreciated and respected him. You could never find a better lawyer than Jay Mills! He won the case for us and we will be ever grateful for his friendship and expertise.
My mother was in an odd accident in a major box store that did not want to take any responsibility for their actions. Jay took the time to listen to my Mother and hear all about her and her case. He guided her along the way without ever making her feel that she had to make any choice that she was not comfortable with. Jay was the only one that could talk with my mother and give her a sense of calm. He was always willing to communicate with me or my mother at any time. It also showed during many times during the case that Jay is very knowledgeable and very good at what he does. He was always up front and honest and at the end of the day helped my mother reach a conclusion to her case that she was happy and at peace with. I will always recommend Jay to any and everyone. Jay will be the first that my family will ever contact if it is ever needed. P.S. I want to address the person that gave Jay the one star review. It was because of Jay's response to your review that made my family contact him. Anyone that is willing to take the time from their busy schedule to address someone that obviously was trying to make them look bad showed me that he does care about his job and what he can do for his clients. Again I would like to thank you for that and would encourage others to take time to read Jay's response to this gentleman.
Mr. Mills spoke to me and listened toy very long story with patience and understanding. Even though he was not able to take my case he did recommend another Attormey who might be able to help.
Worked on my case at a timely manner and at a 100% professional level.Trustworthy and dependable and honesty from the very beginning.. Thank you so much.I highly recommend him for bodily injury claims for he will do all in his power to help what's best for you..
I'm from out of state and needed a lawyer for a slip and fall when vacationing in NC. I was turned down by 5 other lawyers from the state but was lucky when Jay took on my case. He was very honest, and explained that slip and fall cases in NC were not easy cases to win. His persistence and knowledge paid off and he managed to get me an outstanding settlement. I can't say enough about Jay and his firm. They were wonderful to work with and always kept me informed.