Atty. David Mclain Ratcliff
David Mclain Ratcliff is a lawyer practicing general civil and criminal practice, trials, corporation and 5 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Millsaps College in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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David Mclain Ratcliff is a Member based in Laurel, Mississippi, practicing at Ratcliff & Ratcliff. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, criminal defense, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1974). Educated at University of Mississippi and Jackson School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Millsaps College (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of President, 1985-1986) Mississippi State Bar (Chairman, Judiciary Committee, Young Lawyers Section, 1980-1981, Jones County Bar Association. Serands clients in Laurel, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Mclain Ratcliff is a lawyer practicing general civil and criminal practice, trials, corporation and 5 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Millsaps College in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
- David practices at Ratcliff & Ratcliff in Laurel, MS
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Mclain Ratcliff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
David Mclain Ratcliff is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Mississippi →
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.
David Mclain Ratcliff is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
David Mclain Ratcliff is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Mississippi →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Mclain Ratcliff is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David Mclain Ratcliff is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Mississippi →
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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 Laurel 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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