David E. Mills
About David
David focuses on federal trial and appellate work and government investigations. For more than 35 years, he has represented higher education institutions, communications and media companies, technology companies, financial services companies, airlines, and other businesses in complex commercial disputes, litigation involving federal agencies, antitrust cases, deceptive advertising, fiduciary duty and fraud cases, whistleblower actions, privacy and class action litigation, consumer protection, copyright and trademark disputes, and First Amendment cases.
Passions
My wife and our many kids
Golf/Sports
Outdoor adventures and boating
I’ve found great energy and satisfaction representing businesses and individuals in trial, on appeal and in government investigations for more than three decades.
Experience
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Cooley Wins Appeal for IonQ in Securities Fraud Class Action
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Cooley Secures Another Win for IonQ in Securities Fraud Class Action
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Fourth Circuit Affirms Charlottesville Conspiracy Verdict, Reinstates $2.8 Million in Punitive Damages
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Cooley Secures Complete Victory for IonQ in Securities Fraud Class Action
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US Supreme Court Upholds FCC’s Modernized Television Station Ownership Rules, Affirming Cooley Amicus Briefs
Admissions and credentials
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
Rankings and accolades
The Legal 500 US: General Commercial Disputes (2025)
Related services
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Commercial Litigation
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Higher Education
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White Collar Defense and Investigations
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False Claims Act/Qui Tam/FIRREA
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Communications
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Class Action Litigation
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Consumer Protection
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Telecommunications and Wireless
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Digital Media and Entertainment
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Communications Regulatory
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Financial Services Enforcement and Regulatory
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CooleyREG
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State Attorneys General
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