Atty. James E Upshaw

Atty. James E Upshaw

James E Upshaw is a lawyer practicing banking, business, insurance and 2 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 67 years.

Greenwood Greenwood 67 Years Experience 67 year

Profile Summary

About James E Upshaw at a glance

James E Upshaw is a personal injury, business, real estate, and insurance attorney based in Greenwood, Mississippi. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1959), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi (1960), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi (1964), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1965). Educated at Cumberland University School of Law (LL.B., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Greenwood, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James E Upshaw is a lawyer practicing banking, business, insurance and 2 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 67 years
  • James practices in Greenwood, MS

Practice Areas Explained

James E Upshaw's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

James E Upshaw is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James E Upshaw is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James E Upshaw is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Mississippi →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James E Upshaw is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Greenwood 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James E Upshaw

Where is James E Upshaw's law office located?
James E Upshaw's law practice is located in Greenwood, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E Upshaw handle?
James E Upshaw focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has James E Upshaw practiced law?
James E Upshaw has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did James E Upshaw go to law school?
James E Upshaw earned their education at (LL.B., 1958).
How can I contact James E Upshaw for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James E Upshaw received?
James E Upshaw's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Cumberland University School of Law
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1959
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi
Admitted: 1960
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
Admitted: 1964
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1965
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1980

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