Matthew Mills
About Matthew Mills
Matthew Mills is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Matthew Mills is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Current Firm: ArentFox Schiff LLP
Education: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., graduated 2007
Location: Washington, DC
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