Atty. James Franklin Mixson

Atty. James Franklin Mixson

James Franklin Mixson is a lawyer practicing workers compensation and jones act defense, general litigation defense in state and federal courts. James Franklin received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Greenville Greenville 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About James Franklin Mixson at a glance

James Franklin Mixson is an Associate based in Greenville, Mississippi, practicing at Harris Law Firm. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on workers comp, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1978). Educated at Mississippi College (J.D., 1977) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The Mississippi Bar American Bar Association Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Greenville, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Franklin Mixson is a lawyer practicing workers compensation and jones act defense, general litigation defense in state and federal courts
  • James Franklin received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James Franklin practices at Harris Law Firm in Greenville, MS

Practice Areas Explained

James Franklin Mixson's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Franklin Mixson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

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

James Franklin Mixson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

James Franklin Mixson is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Greenville 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 Franklin Mixson

Where is James Franklin Mixson's law office located?
James Franklin Mixson's law practice is located in Greenville, Mississippi. The firm is Harris Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Franklin Mixson handle?
James Franklin Mixson focuses on workers comp, litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has James Franklin Mixson practiced law?
James Franklin Mixson has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James Franklin Mixson go to law school?
James Franklin Mixson earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact James Franklin Mixson for a consultation?
You can contact James Franklin Mixson 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 James Franklin Mixson received?
James Franklin Mixson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College
- 1977
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1978

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