Atty. James Allen Keith

Atty. James Allen Keith

James Allen Keith is a lawyer practicing corporate law, commercial law, estate practice and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Mississippi College in 1982, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Ridgeland Ridgeland 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About James Allen Keith at a glance

James Allen Keith is an Attorney based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, practicing at Adams and Reese LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on divorce, estate planning, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1982). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Mississippi College (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Allen Keith is a lawyer practicing corporate law, commercial law, estate practice and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Mississippi College in 1982, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • James practices at Adams and Reese LLP in Ridgeland, MS

Practice Areas Explained

James Allen Keith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Allen Keith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

James Allen Keith is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Mississippi →

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.

James Allen Keith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Mississippi →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Allen Keith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Mississippi →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Allen Keith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

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

James Allen Keith 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 James Allen Keith

Where is James Allen Keith's law office located?
James Allen Keith's law practice is located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The firm is Adams and Reese LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Allen Keith handle?
James Allen Keith focuses on divorce, estate planning, employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has James Allen Keith practiced law?
James Allen Keith has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James Allen Keith go to law school?
James Allen Keith earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact James Allen Keith for a consultation?
You can contact James Allen Keith 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.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 1986
B.A.
Mississippi College
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1982

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