Atty. James L. Harper

Atty. James L. Harper

James L. Harper is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, business law, civil rights and 10 other areas of law.

Oxford Oxford 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About James L. Harper at a glance

James L. Harper is a family law, employment, business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Oxford, Mississippi. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Tennessee Minnesota Alabama (1998). Educated at Nashville School of Law (LL.B., 1955) and Vanderbilt University (A.B., 1949). Serands clients in Oxford, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James L. Harper is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, business law, civil rights and 10 other areas of law
  • James L. received a A.B. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1949, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James L. practices in Oxford, MS

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Harper's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Employment Law

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

James L. Harper is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Mississippi →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James L. Harper is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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

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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 Oxford 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 L. Harper

Where is James L. Harper's law office located?
James L. Harper's law practice is located in Oxford, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Harper handle?
James L. Harper focuses on family law, employment, business, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has James L. Harper practiced law?
James L. Harper has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James L. Harper go to law school?
James L. Harper earned their education at (LL.B., 1955); (A.B., 1949).
How can I contact James L. Harper for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Nashville School of Law
- 1955
A.B.
Vanderbilt University
- 1949

Bar Admissions

Tennessee Minnesota Alabama
Admitted: 1998

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