Attorney
Brittany J. Mills
Brittany is an experienced litigation attorney at Cobb & Gonzalez, P.A., focusing her practice in construction law and business litigation. Known for her strategic and solution-oriented approach, Brittany carefully analyzes every aspect of her clients’ legal issues and develops practical, cost-effective strategies to achieve favorable outcomes.
Before joining the firm, Brittany successfully resolved a wide range of disputes across numerous practice areas, including probate, landlord-tenant, commercial litigation, foreclosure, consumer law, and general litigation. She also brings valuable experience in immigration law, having handled humanitarian, family-based, employment-based, and removal defense matters in state, federal, and administrative court proceedings.
Brittany earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2019. During law school, she served on the boards of the Immigration Law Society and Christian Legal Society. She interned at the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida with the Honorable Judge Joel B. Toomey, where she assisted in drafting orders and reports in civil cases. Brittany also served as a teaching assistant for appellate writing and participated in the Intimate Partner Violence Clinic and an externship with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, where she provided pro bono legal support to survivors of domestic violence and refugees. She is trained in trauma-informed client representation.
Brittany graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Florida with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Spanish. She is proficient in Spanish and studied abroad in Santander, Spain.
In her free time, Brittany enjoys exploring local coffee shops and restaurants, hiking, watching television, playing trivia, and spending time with friends and family—especially her three nephews, who lovingly call her “Mimi.” She also enjoys relaxing at home with her dog, Hermione.
Admissions
- Florida Bar, 2019
- US Middle District of Florida
Education
- University of Florida, Juris Doctor 2019
- University of North Florida 2015
PRIOR RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE A SIMILAR OUTCOME
- Represented multi-family construction subcontractor in contractual performance and delay issues on various multi-million dollar construction projects.
- Represented contractor in construction defect claim, successfully staying case under Chapter 558, Florida Statutes, to inspect and make necessary repairs.
- Represented contractor in breach of contract suit by homeowner who wrongfully terminated contract, successfully invoking arbitration clause of contract to settle dispute.
- Obtained final lien judgments, including reimbursement for attorney’s fees and costs, for roofing company.
- Represented subcontractor in lawsuit against commercial property owner and general contractor for non-payment to subcontractor, resolving in payment to subcontractor.
- Represented partners in a limited liability partnership dispute where former partner claimed he was wrongfully removed from partnership.
- Represented partner in sale of partnership interest in limited liability company and litigation over subsequent breach of buyout agreement.
- Represented companies in FCCPA claims by consumer, successfully settling multiple disputes outside of court.
- Successfully evicted a holdover tenant under a private residential lease.
- Successfully resolved commercial tenant dispute in favor of landlord, resulting in payment of unpaid rent and attorney fees and costs.
- Successfully obtained client’s refund under contract from a realtor leads company after the company failed to produce any leads.
- Provided general counsel for national property management companies, including interpretation of contracts, settlement of tenant disputes, and application of landlord/tenant laws.
- Represented homeowner against homeowner’s association for claimsinvolving fraud and embezzlement.
Professional, Trade & Philanthropic Affiliations
- Jacksonville Bar Association
- Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association Board of Directors