Atty. Heather S Deaton

Atty. Heather S Deaton

Heather S Deaton is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, appeals, litigation and 4 other areas of law. Heather received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Jackson Jackson 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Heather S Deaton at a glance

Heather S Deaton is a Spec. Assist. Atty. Gen. based in Jackson, Mississippi. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on employment, bankruptcy, tax, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2001). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 2001) and University of Southern Mississippi (B.S.B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Heather S Deaton is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, appeals, litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Heather received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Heather practices in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Heather S Deaton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Heather S Deaton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Heather S Deaton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Mississippi →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Heather S Deaton is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Mississippi →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Heather S Deaton is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Mississippi →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Heather S Deaton is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Heather S Deaton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Jackson 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 Heather S Deaton

Where is Heather S Deaton's law office located?
Heather S Deaton's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Heather S Deaton handle?
Heather S Deaton focuses on employment, bankruptcy, tax, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Heather S Deaton practiced law?
Heather S Deaton has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Heather S Deaton go to law school?
Heather S Deaton earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S.B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Heather S Deaton for a consultation?
You can contact Heather S Deaton directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 2001
B.S.B.A.
University of Southern Mississippi
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 2001

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