Atty. James Irvin Pentecost

Atty. James Irvin Pentecost

James Irvin Pentecost is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, civil rights defense, governmental tort defense and 2 other areas of law. James received a degree from Memphis Cecil C.

Jackson Jackson 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James Irvin Pentecost at a glance

James Irvin Pentecost is a Member based in Jackson, Tennessee, practicing at Pentecost & Glenn, PLLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on formation, personal injury, employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee U.S. District Court, Middle District of (1985). Educated at Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of TBA Members. Serands clients in Jackson, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Irvin Pentecost is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, civil rights defense, governmental tort defense and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices at Pentecost & Glenn, PLLC in Jackson, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Irvin Pentecost's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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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 Irvin Pentecost is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

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

James Irvin Pentecost is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

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

James Irvin Pentecost is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

James Irvin Pentecost is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee 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 Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Irvin Pentecost

Where is James Irvin Pentecost's law office located?
James Irvin Pentecost's law practice is located in Jackson, Tennessee. The firm is Pentecost & Glenn, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Irvin Pentecost handle?
James Irvin Pentecost focuses on formation, personal injury, employment, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Irvin Pentecost practiced law?
James Irvin Pentecost has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James Irvin Pentecost go to law school?
James Irvin Pentecost earned their education at (—).
How can I contact James Irvin Pentecost for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Irvin Pentecost received?
James Irvin Pentecost's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee U.S. District Court, Middle District of
Admitted: 1985

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