Atty. Daniel J. Griffith
Danny is a native of Cleveland, graduating from both Cleveland High School and Delta State University. Danny is the youngest of three brothers (Lonnie, Ben, and Danny), each graduating from Ole Miss Law School.
Civil Rights Defense & More Attorney · Serving Cleveland, MS · 37+ Years Experience
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About Daniel J. Griffith at a Glance
Daniel J. Griffith is a Partner based in Cleveland, Mississippi, practicing at Jacks Griffith Luciano, P.A.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on civil rights and government. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Ci (1989), and U.S. Supreme Court (2000). Educated at University of Mississippi Law Center (J.D., 1988) and Delta State University (B.S. History, 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Cleveland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel J. Griffith
- Danny is a native of Cleveland, graduating from both Cleveland High School and Delta State University
- Danny is the youngest of three brothers (Lonnie, Ben, and Danny), each graduating from Ole Miss Law School
- In fall of 1988, Danny returned to Cleveland to clerk for Circuit Court Judge John Pearson in what would have been his third year of law school
- This real-world clerkship opportunity allowed Danny to graduate early and be sworn in as a member of the Bar by Chancellor Harvey T. Ross by early 1989
- Danny then remained in Cleveland to work with his brother Ben, continuing a practice started by their father, the late Ellis Griffith
- Like his sons, Ellis was also a graduate of Ole Miss Law School
- Following another family tradition, Danny gained valuable trial experience serving as part-time indigent defense counsel in the early years of his practice pursuant to appointments from Circuit Judges Elzy Smith, Jack Hatcher, and Kenneth Thomas
- During this time, Danny served on the Board of Directors for the Mississippi Public Defender Association
- As a partner in the local firm of Griffith and Griffith, Danny also gained valuable experience working with Bolivar County, Mississippi and other local entities in the area
- A significant portion of Danny’s practice involves the day to day legal issues which face governmental entities, including service as School Board Attorney, Public Land Manager, and City Attorney
- Danny has now practiced law in Cleveland for 30 years and currently serves as the City Attorney for the City of Cleveland
- Danny holds the highest peer review rating available for an attorney
- Danny has served as President of the Bolivar County Bar, Chair of the Government Law Section of the Mississippi Bar, and belongs to numerous professional organizations including the Mississippi Defense Lawyer Association (MDLA) and Defense Research Association (DRI)
- He is a member of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Federal, Mississippi, and Bolivar County Bar Associations, and the William C. Keady Chapter of American Inns of Court
- Danny’s litigation practice focuses on state and federal civil litigation for both public and private sector clients
- He serves as defense panel counsel with multiple defense carriers, public entity pools, and the Southern States Police Benevolent Association
- His federal practice has included appearance as lead counsel in over 250 federal civil cases in the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, primarily defending police officers, school teachers, and local governmental entities
- Danny has now appeared in litigation for over half of Mississippi’s 82 counties and for Mississippi municipalities from the Delta to the Coast
- Danny has argued as lead counsel before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in both New Orleans and Houston
- As the road miles and assignments increased, the time came for Danny to expand his law practice
- Family friend, Gerald H. Jacks, provided that opportunity
- Since joining Jacks Griffith Luciano as a partner in 2016, Danny made the most of this all too brief opportunity of being monitored by Gerald, a legal strategist and positive example of professionalism with very few peers in the legal profession
- Gerald made working at Jacks Griffith Luciano feel like home and delivered on providing a firm with depth, resources, and an atmosphere that made law practice a fun and rewarding experience
- A combination of coming from a family of attorneys with similar areas of practice, years of active litigation experience, and working with memorable practitioners along the way has afforded Danny with the opportunity to address bar and insurance groups on continuing education topics in the areas of civil rights and public entity defense
- Danny’s public entity practice also includes consulting and risk management for public entities ranging from law enforcement to city and county officials on a daily basis
- Danny is a husband (to an avid Mississippi State fan), a father, and a grandfather
- He lives with his family in downtown Cleveland (and sometimes Ocean Springs)
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Daniel J. Griffith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel J. Griffith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cleveland.
Civil Rights in Cleveland
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Government & Administrative Law in Cleveland
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cleveland
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 Cleveland 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 venue, 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.
Cleveland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cleveland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Cleveland Choose Daniel J. Griffith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel J. Griffith's practice in the field of civil rights and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel J. Griffith brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Mississippi, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Ci, and U.S. Supreme Court, Daniel J. Griffith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering civil rights and government, Daniel J. Griffith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cleveland
A Cleveland-based practice means Daniel J. Griffith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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