Atty. James E Higginbotham
James E Higginbotham is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, workers compensation defense, arbitration and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1961, and has been licensed for 62 years.
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James E Higginbotham is an Attorney based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Watkins & Eager. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on workers comp and adr. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1964). Educated at University of Mississippi (LL.B., 1964) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Mississippi Bar. Serves clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James E Higginbotham is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, workers compensation defense, arbitration and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1961, and has been licensed for 62 years
- James practices at Watkins & Eager in Jackson, MS
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E Higginbotham handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James E Higginbotham is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Mississippi →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
James E Higginbotham is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Mississippi →
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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 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 venue, 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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