Atty. James Michael Rankin

Atty. James Michael Rankin

James Michael Rankin is a lawyer practicing workers compensation. James received a B.M. degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 1999, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Jackson Jackson 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About James Michael Rankin at a glance

James Michael Rankin is a MS Workers Comp. Comm. based in Jackson, Mississippi. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on workers comp. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2006) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth (2006). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 2006) and University of Southern Mississippi (B.M., 1999). Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Michael Rankin is a lawyer practicing workers compensation
  • James received a B.M. degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 1999, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • James practices in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Rankin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Rankin 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.

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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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Where is James Michael Rankin's law office located?
James Michael Rankin's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Rankin handle?
James Michael Rankin focuses on workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has James Michael Rankin practiced law?
James Michael Rankin has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did James Michael Rankin go to law school?
James Michael Rankin earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.M., 1999).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Tulane University
- 2006
B.M.
University of Southern Mississippi
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth
Admitted: 2006

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