Michael N. "Mike" Mills
About Michael N. Mills
Michael N. Mills is a lawyer based in Sacramento, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Michael N. Mills is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Sacramento, California
- Natural Resources Law
- Oil and Gas Law
Current Firm: Stoel Rives LLP
Education: University of California Davis, J.D., graduated 1997 and University of California Davis, B.S., Environmental Toxicology, graduated 1994
Location: Sacramento, CA
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