Atty. Arvis V. 'Sid' Cumbest

Atty. Arvis V. 'Sid' Cumbest

City Prosecutor: Moss Point, Mississippi, 1959-1961; Pascagoula, Mississippi, 1960-1973. County Prosecutor, Jackson County, Mississippi, 1982-1990.

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Profile Summary

About Arvis V. 'Sid' Cumbest at a glance

Arvis V. 'Sid' Cumbest is a Member based in Pascagoula, Mississippi, practicing at Cumbest, Cumbest, Hunter & McCormick, P.A.. They have 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Their practice focuses on personal injury. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1958) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi (1965). Educated at Jackson School of Law (LL.B., 1958) and University of Southern Mississippi (B.S., 1954). Active member of Jackson County and American Bar Associations The Mississippi Bar Mississippi Association for Justice American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Pascagoula, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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City Prosecutor

  • Moss Point, Mississippi, 1959-1961
  • Pascagoula, Mississippi, 1960-1973
  • County Prosecutor, Jackson County, Mississippi, 1982-1990
  • President, Lions Club, 1967-1968

Life Member

  • American Legion Post 160
  • Elks Lodge
  • VFW
  • Lions Club
  • President, Jackson County Shrine Club
  • Member, Joppa Shrine Temple

Practice Areas Explained

Arvis V. 'Sid' Cumbest's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Arvis V. 'Sid' Cumbest handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pascagoula are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Arvis V. 'Sid' Cumbest

Where is Arvis V. 'Sid' Cumbest's law office located?
Arvis V. 'Sid' Cumbest's law practice is located in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The firm is Cumbest, Cumbest, Hunter & McCormick, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Arvis V. 'Sid' Cumbest handle?
Arvis V. 'Sid' Cumbest focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Arvis V. 'Sid' Cumbest practiced law?
Arvis V. 'Sid' Cumbest has 68+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1958.
Where did Arvis V. 'Sid' Cumbest go to law school?
Arvis V. 'Sid' Cumbest earned their education at (LL.B., 1958); (B.S., 1954).
How can I contact Arvis V. 'Sid' Cumbest for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Jackson School of Law
- 1958
B.S.
University of Southern Mississippi
- 1954

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1958
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi
Admitted: 1965

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