Laura L. Mills Esq.

For over thirty-one years, Laura L. Mills has managed and provided a full-service litigation practice through the law firm of Mills, Mills, Fiely & Lucas. The law firm is the oldest law firm in Canton, Ohio and is housed in the Mills Historic Tower. The firm provides legal services throughout the entire state of Ohio.

 Laura is a litigator and has defended multiple murder/attempted murder trials successfully. She has managed and tried multi-million dollar medical malpractice claims, business litigation matters, partnership disputes, contract litigation and divorces.  Just in the last year, she successfully defended a real estate contract case involving over six million dollars in damages in a federal jury trial, successfully obtained a jury verdict in a civil malpractice case and obtained a not guilty verdict in a felony criminal trial.  

 She is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers, American Board of Trial Advocates, Super Lawyers, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has earned the highest possible rating in legal ability and ethical standards from the bar and judiciary. 

 She strongly and passionately advocates for individuals, especially in the realm of social injustice. She has appeared on national television (CBS, 48 Hours, Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, Fox News,) on behalf of her clients. She has appeared in LawNewz and interview podcasts s as well as being featured in her hometown paper for her work and commitment to domestic violence and other social injustice.

 Laura is admitted to practice in state and federal courts throughout Ohio as well as the District of Columbia. She has also tried jury trials in multiple other states and jurisdictions as well as family matters in multiple states across the country.

 Laura serves on the Downtown Canton Partnership Board, The Community Relations Board in Canton, the Ohio State Committee for the American College of Trial Lawyers and the Ohio State Committee for the American Board of Trial Advocates.  She is President of her Homeowner’s Association, Past President of the Stark County Academy of Trial Lawyers and a member of the Ohio Bar Association.

 In addition to her trial work, she also assists many clients in business formation, real estate transactions, estate planning, and other transactional matters. 

 She has a passion for Downtown Canton and its revival and is continuously supporting those efforts.