Geoffrey W. Millsom

Geoffrey W. Millsom focuses his legal practice on complex litigation, business disputes, government investigations, and employment matters involving banking, consumer finance, investment advisory, and wealth management industries. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in courts throughout the country. His experience includes high-stakes commercial disputes, trial work, appeals, and arbitration proceedings before FINRA, AAA, and JAMS.

Geoff earned a B.A. from Colgate University in 1990 before receiving a J.D. from Fordham University in 1995. His educational background helped build the foundation for a legal career centered on commercial litigation and financial industry disputes. He is admitted to practice in Rhode Island, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

Geoff has handled class actions and complex litigation matters for banks, lenders, and financial services companies facing significant legal challenges. His work has included defending claims involving the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Truth in Lending Act, and Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. He also represents clients in matters involving discrimination and consumer protection laws.

Geoff has achieved favorable outcomes in both trial courts and appellate courts across several jurisdictions. He successfully defended a luxury hotel chain in a jury trial involving assault claims and obtained dismissals in major banking class actions. His courtroom experience also includes representing businesses in disputes connected to product recalls, trade secrets, property damage, and financial transactions.

Geoff is admitted before multiple federal courts, including the U.S. District Courts in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and the Southern, Eastern, Northern, and Western Districts of New York. He is also admitted before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First, Second, Sixth, and Federal Circuits, along with the U.S. Supreme Court.

Geoff regularly assists businesses facing business-critical disputes that require careful legal strategy and strong courtroom advocacy. His work often involves defending companies in multi-party litigation, consumer finance disputes, and complex commercial matters. He has also represented clients in arbitration proceedings and federal litigation involving nationwide financial and business operations.

Geoffrey W. Millsom has built a legal career focused on resolving challenging litigation matters for financial institutions, businesses, and commercial clients. His experience in trials, appeals, arbitration, and regulatory disputes allows him to guide clients through complicated legal issues across state and federal courts. He continues to represent clients in significant commercial and financial litigation matters nationwide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
• Member, Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Orrick Alumni Network
• Member, Donovan Leisure Alumni

Licensed State

• Rhode Island
• New York
• Connecticut
• Massachusetts
• New Hampshire

Education

• Fordham University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Colgate University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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