Atty. J. Douglas Ford
J. Douglas Ford is a lawyer practicing family law, labor and employment, general business and commercial litigation.
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About J. Douglas Ford at a glance
J. Douglas Ford is a Shareholder based in Columbus, Mississippi, practicing at Mitchell McNutt. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on family law, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth (1991), Alabama U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1997), and U.S. District Court, Middle and Northern Districts of Alabama (1997). Educated at University of Alabama School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Mississippi State University (B.B.A., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lowndes County and American Bar Associations Alabama State Bar The Mississippi Bar. Serands clients in Columbus, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- J. Douglas Ford is a lawyer practicing family law, labor and employment, general business and commercial litigation
- J. Douglas received a B.B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- J. Douglas practices at Mitchell McNutt in Columbus, MS
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Douglas Ford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
J. Douglas Ford is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Mississippi →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
J. Douglas Ford is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Mississippi →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
J. Douglas Ford is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
J. Douglas Ford 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 Columbus 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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