Atty. James L Robertson

Atty. James L Robertson

James L Robertson is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, alternative dispute resolution, antitrust and trade regulation and 12 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years.

Jackson Jackson 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About James L Robertson at a glance

James L Robertson is an Of Counsel based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Wise Carter Child & Caraway Professional Association. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1965), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1966), U.S. Tax Court (1968), and U.S. Supreme Court (1969). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1965) and University of Mississippi (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hinds County and American Bar Associations The Mississippi Bar American Law Institute Maritime Law Society of the United States American Judicature Society American Inns of Court, William C and Oxford) Charles Clark Inn (Jackson, Keady Inn. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James L Robertson is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, alternative dispute resolution, antitrust and trade regulation and 12 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • James practices at Wise Carter Child & Caraway Professional Association in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

James L Robertson's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James L Robertson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

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

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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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 Jackson 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 Robertson

Where is James L Robertson's law office located?
James L Robertson's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Wise Carter Child & Caraway Professional Association. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L Robertson handle?
James L Robertson focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has James L Robertson practiced law?
James L Robertson has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did James L Robertson go to law school?
James L Robertson earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact James L Robertson for a consultation?
You can contact James L Robertson 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 L Robertson received?
James L Robertson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1965
B.A.
University of Mississippi
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1965
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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