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.
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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
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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 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 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 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 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 →
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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 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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