Atty. J. Mark Franklin III

Atty. J. Mark Franklin III

Author: “Judicial Foreclosure,” Foreclosure Law in Mississippi, Univ. of Miss. Inst.

Ridgeland Ridgeland 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (769) 312-1082 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About J. Mark Franklin III at a glance

J. Mark Franklin III is a Member based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, practicing at McKay Lawler Franklin & Foreman, PLLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1987). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D. Order, 1987) and University of Southern Mississippi (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Mississippi Bar Hinds County Bar Association (Chairman, Lawyer Referral Committee, 1996-1998) Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference (Chairman, Annual Seminar Committee, 1998-1999) Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit Madison County Bar Association. Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Author

  • “Judicial Foreclosure,” Foreclosure Law in Mississippi, Univ. of Miss
  • Inst
  • For Continuing Studies, Center for Continuing Legal Educ. (Rev’d 2009) Reported Decisions: In re Mercer, 246 F.3d 391 (5th Cir. 2001), 218 F.3d 770 (5th Cir. 2000), 211 F.3d 214 (5th Cir 2000), 220 B.R. 315 (Bankr
  • S.D
  • Miss. 1998) Trustmark Nat’l Bank v
  • Barnard, 930 So. 2d 1281 (Miss
  • App. 2006) Weathersby v
  • Citibank (South Dakota), N.A., 928 So. 2d 941 (Miss
  • App. 2006) James v
  • Chase Manhattan Bank, 173 F.Supp. 2d 544 (N.D
  • Miss. 2001) Gober v
  • Chase Manhattan Bank, 918 So. 2d 840 (Miss
  • App. 2005) In re Jackson, 392 B.R. 666 (Bankr
  • S.D
  • Miss. 2008) Gober v
  • Chase Manhattan Bank, 269 Fed
  • Appx. 492 (5th Cir. 2008) In re Evans, 464 B.R. 272 (Bankr
  • S.D
  • Miss. 2011), 2011 WL 6258473, 2011 WL 6258859, 2011 WL 6294043, 2011 WL 6294147, 2012 WL 393255, 2013 WL 1788500 (Bankr
  • S.D
  • Miss) GuideOne Elite Insurance Co. v
  • Mount Carmel Ministries, 2014 WL 11515564, 2014 WL 11515565, 2014 WL 12642001, 2015 WL 72139, 2015 WL 268517, 2015 WL 7871033, 2017 WL 2908866, 2018 WL 379023 (S.D
  • Miss) GuideOne Elite Insurance Co. v
  • Mount Carmel Ministries, 676 Fed
  • Appx. 269 (5th Cir. 2017) Mount Carmel Ministries v
  • Seaway Bank & Trust Co., 2015 WL 13375901 (S.D
  • Miss.)

Practice Areas Explained

J. Mark Franklin III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Mark Franklin III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

J. Mark Franklin III is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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

J. Mark Franklin III is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Mississippi →

Foreclosure Defense

J. Mark Franklin III is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

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

J. Mark Franklin III 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 Ridgeland 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 J. Mark Franklin III

Where is J. Mark Franklin III's law office located?
J. Mark Franklin III's law practice is located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The firm is McKay Lawler Franklin & Foreman, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Mark Franklin III handle?
J. Mark Franklin III focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, foreclosure, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has J. Mark Franklin III practiced law?
J. Mark Franklin III has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did J. Mark Franklin III go to law school?
J. Mark Franklin III earned their education at (J.D. Order, 1987); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact J. Mark Franklin III for a consultation?
You can contact J. Mark Franklin III 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.
What awards or recognition has J. Mark Franklin III received?
J. Mark Franklin III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Order
University of Mississippi
- 1987
B.S.
University of Southern Mississippi
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1987

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