Atty. J. Paul Varner
Paul has extensive experience in tax controversy matters. He is a fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel.
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J. Paul Varner is a trusts and tax attorney based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, practicing at Butler Snow LLP. Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Paul has extensive experience in tax controversy matters
- He is a fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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 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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