About John

John Mills is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group and focuses his practice on business disputes, the sale and acquisition of distressed assets, corporate bankruptcy, and debtor and creditor rights litigation. John has 30 years of experience representing clients in a wide range of matters, with an emphasis on corporate workouts and restructuring. He regularly advises secured and unsecured creditors, debtors, and other parties on issues such as corporate reorganization, debtor in possession financing, and the sale and acquisition of distressed assets. John also represents clients in commercial, real estate, and finance-related litigation. Based in Atlanta, John handles matters across the country. In addition to his work on behalf of clients, John is an active leader in and member of numerous legal and industry organizations, including the Atlanta Bar Association, for which he previously served as chair of the Bankruptcy Section. John is also a prolific, respected author on subjects related to bankruptcy litigation and appeals, such as employment and compensation of professionals in bankruptcy matters, venue issues, committee representation, franchisor/franchisee issues, tax compliance, and the impact of Ponzi schemes in bankruptcy cases. He also has created and presented numerous seminars and lawyer training sessions on bankruptcy matters, including concerns arising in the context of nonprofit insolvencies. Dedicated to increasing access to legal services, for years John has provided pro bono legal counsel and helped develop programs that serve individuals and organizations that might otherwise be unable to afford legal representation. In recognition of his contributions, he has received awards from the Los Angeles Free Clinic, the Atlanta Bar Association, and the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta.

Practice Areas

Education

• Emory University, JD, graduated 1990
• Wofford College, BA, graduated 1982

Bar Admissions

• California, CA
• Georgia, GA
• New York, NY

Languages