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"As a trial lawyer who specializes in lawsuits involving Trusts and estates, I represent executors, trustees, and beneficiaries. I take real world courtroom experience to the table. I will use my experience to aggressively represent you in Will contests, breaches of fiduciary obligations, and contested guardianship matters."

James J. Mills
Attorney At Law

Jay is a litigator. He focuses his practice on two areas of the law: (1) serious personal injury claims; and (2) estate dispute claims. Jay has represented victims and their families in wrongful death claims, automobile accident claims, product liability claims, medical malpractice claims, and a host of other serious personal injury cases. He has served as lead counsel for numerous six and seven figure settlements and verdicts, attaining a favorable result for his clients. In 2014, Jay was lead counsel for a family member who challenged a will - resulting in one of the 25 largest reported verdicts or settlements in the State, according to North Carolina Lawyers’ Weekly.

Jay began his legal career in Atlanta, Georgia with Troutman Sanders LLP - one of the largest law firms in the country. As an attorney with Troutman Sanders LLP, Jay represented several large corporations, including Georgia Power, Wachovia Bank, CNN, and Carmike Cinemas. He also represented a number of individual clients, largely on a pro-bono basis, and was recognized by Troutman Sanders for excellence in pro-bono advocacy numerous times.

Jay has taken several cases to jury trial, and handles all aspects of litigation. He handles some claims on a contingency-fee basis and other claims on an hourly basis or flat fee arrangement. Jay works with each of his clients at the outset to ensure that an appropriate fee arrangement is agreed upon and followed for each file.

Education:

• J.D. - University of North Carolina School of Law, with honors
• B.A. - Wake Forest University, magna cum laude

Bar Admissions & Memberships:

• Admitted to practice in North Carolina & Georgia 
• Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals 
• Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
• North Carolina Bar Association, Member 
• North Carolina Bar Association’s Fiduciary Litigation Committee 
• Wake County Bar Association, Member 
• Tenth Judicial District, Member

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ESTATE LITIGATION Law Firm

Will Contest

Contested Probate

Contested Guardianship

Removal of Executor

Removal of Administrator

Breach of Fiduciary Duty

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Estate Litigation refers to lawsuits involving Trusts and estates. Our firm represents executors, trustees, beneficiaries, agents under powers of attorney, guardians and other clients involved in estate lawsuits.