Atty. J. Stephen Stubblefield

Atty. J. Stephen Stubblefield

J. Stephen Stubblefield, born Jackson, Mississippi, March 28, 1947; admitted to Bar, 1974, Mississippi; 1991, U.S.

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Profile Summary

About J. Stephen Stubblefield at a glance

J. Stephen Stubblefield is a Partner based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Stubblefield, Yelverton & Van Uden, PLLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1974) and U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1991). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1974) and Mississippi State University (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hinds County Bar Association Mississippi State Bar (Member, Sections on: Taxation Probate and Estate) National Lawyers Association Financial Planning Association Mississippi Estate Planning Council Mississippi College Estate Planning Council and Member, Belhaven College Estate Planning Council Mississippi State University Planned Gifts Council Wesley Charitable Foundation. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • J. Stephen Stubblefield, born Jackson, Mississippi, March 28, 1947
  • admitted to Bar, 1974, Mississippi
  • 1991, U.S
  • Tax Court
  • U.S
  • Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

Education

  • Mississippi State University (B.S., 1969)
  • University of Mississippi (J.D. 1974)
  • Phi Delta Phi, Staff Member, Mississippi Law Journal, 1973 – 1974

Co-Author

  • Comment, “The Mississippi Uniform Limited Partnership Act,” 45 Mississippi Law Journal, September, 1974
  • Attorney (Estate Tax), Internal Revenue Service, Jackson, Mississippi, 1974 – 1977

Member

  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Hinds County Bar Association, Mississippi State Bar (Member, Sections on: Taxation, Probate and Estates)
  • National Lawyers Association, The Financial Planning Association (past Secretary, Treasurer, Board Member), Member, Belhaven College Gift and Estate Planning Advisory Council, Member, Mississippi College Estate Planning Council
  • Mississippi State University Planned Gifts Council, Secretary & Board Member, Wesley Charitable Foundation, Inc. [1st Lt. U.S
  • Army, 1970 – 1971]

Practice Areas

  • Estate Planning
  • Asset Protection Strategies
  • General Corporate Law, Taxation
  • Probate
  • Partnership
  • and Limited Liability Company Law

Practice Areas Explained

J. Stephen Stubblefield's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

J. Stephen Stubblefield is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Tax Law

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

J. Stephen Stubblefield is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 J. Stephen Stubblefield

Where is J. Stephen Stubblefield's law office located?
J. Stephen Stubblefield's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Stubblefield, Yelverton & Van Uden, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Stephen Stubblefield handle?
J. Stephen Stubblefield focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has J. Stephen Stubblefield practiced law?
J. Stephen Stubblefield has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did J. Stephen Stubblefield go to law school?
J. Stephen Stubblefield earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1969).
How can I contact J. Stephen Stubblefield for a consultation?
You can contact J. Stephen Stubblefield 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. Stephen Stubblefield received?
J. Stephen Stubblefield's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1974
B.S.
Mississippi State University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1991

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