Atty. James William Manuel

Atty. James William Manuel

James William Manuel is a lawyer practicing juvenile, commercial liability, products liability and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Jackson Jackson 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About James William Manuel at a glance

James William Manuel is a Partner based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, business, juvenile, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi Illinois (1994) and Arkansas (2015). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1994) and Mississippi State University (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Mississippi Bar (Secretary, Young Lawyers Division, 2005-2006) Fifth Circuit, First Circuit, Federal and American Bar Associations Jackson Young Lawyers (President, 2003-2004) DRI. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James William Manuel is a lawyer practicing juvenile, commercial liability, products liability and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • James practices at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

James William Manuel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James William Manuel 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.

James William Manuel 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.

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Juvenile Law

James William Manuel is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Mississippi →

Product Liability

James William Manuel 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 William Manuel 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 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 William Manuel

Where is James William Manuel's law office located?
James William Manuel's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Manuel handle?
James William Manuel focuses on employment, business, juvenile, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has James William Manuel practiced law?
James William Manuel has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James William Manuel go to law school?
James William Manuel earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact James William Manuel for a consultation?
You can contact James William Manuel 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 William Manuel received?
James William Manuel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1994
B.A.
Mississippi State University
- 1990

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi Illinois
Admitted: 1994
Arkansas
Admitted: 2015

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