Atty. J Murray Akers
J Murray Akers is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, trials in all courts, corporate and 4 other areas of law. J received a B.P.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years.
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J Murray Akers is a Member based in Greenville, Mississippi, practicing at J. Murray Akers, Attorney at Law. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, civil rights, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1967), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1968), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi (1974), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1967) and University of Mississippi (B.P.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washington County Bar Association (President, 1980) Mississippi State Bar Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association (Treasurer, 1982-1985 Vice President, 1985-1986 President-Elect, 1986-1987 President, 1987-1988) The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Greenville, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- J Murray Akers is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, trials in all courts, corporate and 4 other areas of law
- J received a B.P.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
- J practices at J. Murray Akers, Attorney at Law in Greenville, MS
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J Murray Akers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
J Murray Akers is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
J Murray Akers 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 Murray Akers is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
J Murray Akers is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Mississippi →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
J Murray Akers is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Greenville 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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