Atty. James T Metz

Atty. James T Metz

James T Metz is a lawyer practicing civil rights, employment, insurance defense and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Mississippi College in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Ridgeland Ridgeland 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About James T Metz at a glance

James T Metz is a Member based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, practicing at Purdie & Metz. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, construction, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1978) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Ci (1978). Educated at Mississippi College of Law (J.D., 1978) and Mississippi College (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James T Metz is a lawyer practicing civil rights, employment, insurance defense and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Mississippi College in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices at Purdie & Metz in Ridgeland, MS

Practice Areas Explained

James T Metz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James T Metz 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 T Metz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Employment Law

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

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

Construction Law

James T Metz is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Mississippi →

Product Liability

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

Civil Litigation

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

James T Metz 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 Ridgeland 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 T Metz

Where is James T Metz's law office located?
James T Metz's law practice is located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The firm is Purdie & Metz. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James T Metz handle?
James T Metz focuses on personal injury, employment, construction, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has James T Metz practiced law?
James T Metz has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James T Metz go to law school?
James T Metz earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact James T Metz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Mississippi College of Law
- 1978
B.A.
Mississippi College
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Ci
Admitted: 1978

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