Atty. James N Compton

Atty. James N Compton

James N Compton is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, energy, utility and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Southwestern at Memphis in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Biloxi Biloxi 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About James N Compton at a glance

James N Compton is a personal injury, product liability, insurance, and energy attorney based in Biloxi, Mississippi. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1976) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Sixth and Eleventh Circuits and U.S. Supreme Court (1976). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1976) and Southwestern at Memphis (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Biloxi, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James N Compton is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, energy, utility and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Southwestern at Memphis in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices in Biloxi, MS

Practice Areas Explained

James N Compton's Areas of Practice

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

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

Product Liability

James N Compton is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Mississippi →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James N Compton is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Mississippi →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

James N Compton is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Biloxi 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 N Compton

Where is James N Compton's law office located?
James N Compton's law practice is located in Biloxi, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James N Compton handle?
James N Compton focuses on personal injury, product liability, insurance, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has James N Compton practiced law?
James N Compton has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James N Compton go to law school?
James N Compton earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact James N Compton for a consultation?
You can contact James N Compton 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 N Compton received?
James N Compton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1976
B.A.
Southwestern at Memphis
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Sixth and Eleventh Circuits and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976

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