John A. Millin IV is proud to serve Texas as a civil litigation attorney and partner with Millin & Millin Attorneys. John represents clients from a variety of backgrounds with issues ranging across multiple practice areas. During his time practicing law, John has resolved countless cases in and out of court, with his skills and expertise built on a solid foundation of experience in challenging powerful and uncompromising opponents, especially those in the insurance industry.
After receiving his undergraduate degree in Anthropology from Princeton University in 1995, John attended law school at South Texas College of Law in Houston and earned his law degree in 1999. He was awarded a position as a Junior Prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in Houston while in law school, which allowed him to try cases to a jury while still a law student. Using that early experience in trial, John built a reputation for trying difficult and challenging cases to realize the best possible results for his clients
John began his legal career as an associate attorney with Kittleman, Thomas, Ramirez & Gonzalez, PLLC in McAllen before leaving in late 2001. From there, he worked for the Law Office of Reynaldo Ortiz, P.C., also in McAllen, as an associate attorney from 2002 to 2003. While practicing in McAllen, he served as a director of the Hidalgo County Young Lawyers Association, where he held the position from 2001 until 2003. In 2004, he became a partner at Ortiz & Millin, L.P. in McAllen, where he worked for 10 years. In April 2014, he founded and became the managing partner at Millin & Millin Attorneys.
John’s passion for helping others extends beyond the legal field. He has established himself as a strong leader in the courtroom, within his profession, and in his community. He is a member of the Hidalgo County Bar Association and serves as the Chairman of the Princeton University Alumni Schools Committee for the Rio Grande Valley Region of Texas, meaning he is the head recruiter for Princeton in the Valley. He was appointed to the City of McAllen’s Planning and Zoning Commission in May of 2012 and served for six years, including one as Chairman. John subsequently served as a member of the City of McAllen’s Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals for one term.
John has volunteered with both the McAllen Youth Soccer Association and the McAllen Boys and Girls Club as a head coach and team sponsor for many years. He has happily dedicated time and sponsorships to the Vannie Cook Children’s Cancer Clinic Radiothon, the McAllen Education Foundation, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the M.D. Anderson Children’s Art Project. He has participated as a member of the Board of the Boys and Girls Club of McAllen since 2017 and served as President of the Board in 2020.
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