About John William

John William Mill is a construction litigation attorney based in Denver, Colorado — He has been licensed to practice law in Colorado since 1993. He is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. John earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1991 — During law school, he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review. Following graduation, he clerked for Judge James K.

Logan of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. In 1992, John began his legal career in Denver with Sherman & Howard L.L.C., focusing on commercial litigation. He quickly became known for his expertise in construction law, representing clients in the industry. In 2020, he founded Mill Construction Law LLC, where he continues to provide legal services in construction litigation. John has argued cases before the Colorado Supreme Court, the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

He has also served as a special prosecutor in the Denver City Attorney’s Office, gaining valuable trial experience. In addition to his practice, John has been an adjunct professor of Construction Law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law since 2013. He has also been active in legislative matters, testifying multiple times at the Colorado State Capitol on proposed construction legislation. John has been recognized for his contributions to construction law, including being selected to Super Lawyers for 2026. He is a member of the Legislative Committee of the Associated General Contractors of Colorado and has been involved in various risk management initiatives for contractors and developers. John's experience and dedication to construction law have established him as a respected figure in the field. {"bar_number": null, "bar_admission_year": "1993", "license_status": "Active", "death_date": null, "firm_name": "Mill Construction Law LLC", "case_types": "Construction Litigation", "legal_stages": "Trial, Appellate", "courts": [{"court_name": "U.S.

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Education

University of Illinois College of Law

J.D. (1991)

1988

University of Missouri - Columbia

M.S. (1984) | Agricultural Economics

1982

University of Missouri - Columbia

B.S. (1981) | Agriculture

1978

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Construction Lawyer

Mill Construction Law LLC
2020

Adjunct Professor, Construction Law

University of Denver Sturm College of Law
2013

has membership

Sherman & Howard L.L.C.
1992

Judicial Law Clerk to Hon. James K. Logan

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
1991

Accepted Jurisdictions

U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Colorado
10th Circuit

Office Locations

Main Office

 1040 S. Gaylord Street Suite 8 Denver CO 80209