Atty. Christopher C. Van Cleave

Christopher C. Van Cleave is a lawyer practicing insurance bad faith, personal injury, wrongful death and 105 other areas of law.

Biloxi Biloxi 29 yrs experience 29 year

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About Christopher C. Van Cleave at a glance

Christopher C. Van Cleave is a Partner based in Biloxi, Mississippi, practicing at Van Cleave Law. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful termination, truck accidents, contracts, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1997) and U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth (1997). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Biloxi, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Christopher C. Van Cleave is a lawyer practicing insurance bad faith, personal injury, wrongful death and 105 other areas of law
Christopher C. received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
Christopher C. practices at Van Cleave Law in Biloxi, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher C. Van Cleave's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher C. Van Cleave handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Termination

Christopher C. Van Cleave is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Mississippi →

Truck Accidents

Christopher C. Van Cleave is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Mississippi →

Contracts

Christopher C. Van Cleave is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Mississippi →

Wrongful Death

Christopher C. Van Cleave is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Mississippi →

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 Biloxi 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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Where is Christopher C. Van Cleave's law office located?

Christopher C. Van Cleave's law practice is located in Biloxi, Mississippi. The firm is Van Cleave Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.

What practice areas does Christopher C. Van Cleave handle?

Christopher C. Van Cleave focuses on car accidents, wrongful termination, truck accidents, contracts, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.

How long has Christopher C. Van Cleave practiced law?

Christopher C. Van Cleave has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.

Where did Christopher C. Van Cleave go to law school?

Christopher C. Van Cleave earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1991).

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What awards or recognition has Christopher C. Van Cleave received?

Christopher C. Van Cleave's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Insurance Bad Faith Personal Injury Wrongful Death Accidents Accountants Liability Accountants Malpractice Admiralty and Maritime Law Agents And Brokers Errors And Omissions Agents and Brokers Liability Airplane Crash Litigation All Terrain Vehicle Products Liability Automobile Accidents And Injuries Automobile Negligence Automotive Crashworthiness Automotive Products Liability Automotive Restraints Aviation Insurance Boating Accidents Bodily Injury Brain Injury Breach of Contract Bus Accidents Business Fraud Business Law Business Litigation Business Torts Casualty Insurance Catastrophic Injury Civil Litigation Civil Practice Commercial Bad Faith Commercial Fraud Commercial Insurance Commercial Litigation Commercial Torts Commercial Vehicle Liability Common Carrier Liability Law Construction Accidents Construction Contracts Construction Insurance Consumer Fraud Contract Fraud Contract Litigation Contracts Corporate Insurance Corporate Litigation Directors And Officers Insurance Coverage Dram Shop Liability Elevator Liability Employment Breach Of Contract Excess Coverage Explosions Federal Civil Litigation Fire Insurance Fire Loss First And Third Party Insurance Fraud Fraud And Deceit Gas Explosions Head Injury Heavy Equipment Products Liability Inadequate Security Industrial Accidents Insurance Insurance Adjuster Liability Insurance Fraud Insurance Investigations Insurance Litigation Insurance Premium Fraud Investment Fraud Jones Act Life Insurance Litigation Marine Environmental Law Marine Law Marine Oil Spills Maritime Accidents Maritime Negligence Motor Carrier Liability Motor Vehicle Accidents And Injuries Motorcycle Accidents Motorcycle Products Liability Negligence Negligent Hiring Oil Spills Pedestrian Injuries Premises Liability Product Defects Product Failure Products Liability Professional Liability Insurance Coverage Rental Vehicle Litigation Retaliatory Discharge School Bus Accidents Seamens Claims Severe Burns Slip and Fall Third Party Wrongful Death Tire Defect Litigation Transportation Liability Traumatic Brain Injury Trial Practice Truck Accidents Trucking Law Trucking Liability Unfair Insurance Practices Uninsured And Underinsured Motorists Vehicle Rollovers

Education

J.D.

Mississippi College School of Law

- 1997

B.A.

Vanderbilt University

- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi

Admitted: 1997

U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth

Admitted: 1997

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