Atty. James K Wetzel

Atty. James K Wetzel

James K Wetzel is a lawyer practicing general civil trial practice, plaintiff's personal injury, admiralty and maritime personal injury and 3 other areas of law. James received a A.S. degree from Perkinston Jr.

Gulfport Gulfport 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About James K Wetzel at a glance

James K Wetzel is a Member based in Gulfport, Mississippi, practicing at James K. Wetzel & Associates, P. A.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1981). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Perkinston Jr. College (A.S. University, 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Gulfport, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James K Wetzel is a lawyer practicing general civil trial practice, plaintiff's personal injury, admiralty and maritime personal injury and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a A.S. degree from Perkinston Jr. College in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices at James K. Wetzel & Associates, P. A. in Gulfport, MS

Practice Areas Explained

James K Wetzel's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

James K Wetzel is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Mississippi →

Wrongful Death

James K Wetzel is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Mississippi →

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 K Wetzel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Workers Compensation

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

James K Wetzel 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 K Wetzel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Gulfport 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 K Wetzel

Where is James K Wetzel's law office located?
James K Wetzel's law practice is located in Gulfport, Mississippi. The firm is James K. Wetzel & Associates, P. A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James K Wetzel handle?
James K Wetzel focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has James K Wetzel practiced law?
James K Wetzel has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James K Wetzel go to law school?
James K Wetzel earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (A.S. University, 1974).
How can I contact James K Wetzel for a consultation?
You can contact James K Wetzel 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 K Wetzel received?
James K Wetzel's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 1979
A.S. University
Perkinston Jr. College
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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