Atty. Jason E. Fortenberry

Atty. Jason E. Fortenberry

Jason Fortenberry regularly represents and advises businesses in a variety of matters ranging from consumer finance litigation and products liability actions to personal and commercial real estate litigation, tax sale disputes, receiverships, foreclosures and other debt collection matters, as well as limited employment concerns. Jason practices extensively in both state and federal court, as well as various arbitration forums, and has obtained favorable results for a broad range of clients in a variety of litigation and limited transactional matters.

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Profile Summary

About Jason E. Fortenberry at a glance

Jason E. Fortenberry is a business, real estate, zoning, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Educated at Mississippi College (J.D., 2006) and Mississippi State University (B.A., 1997). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate, Jackson (MS) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026). Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Jason Fortenberry regularly represents and advises businesses in a variety of matters ranging from consumer finance litigation and products liability actions to personal and commercial real estate litigation, tax sale disputes, receiverships, foreclosures and other debt collection matters, as well as limited employment concerns
  • Jason practices extensively in both state and federal court, as well as various arbitration forums, and has obtained favorable results for a broad range of clients in a variety of litigation and limited transactional matters

Practice Areas Explained

Jason E. Fortenberry's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jason E. Fortenberry handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

Jason E. Fortenberry is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Jason E. Fortenberry is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Mississippi →

Land Use & Zoning

Jason E. Fortenberry is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Mississippi →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Jason E. Fortenberry is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

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

Jason E. Fortenberry 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 Jason E. Fortenberry

Where is Jason E. Fortenberry's law office located?
Jason E. Fortenberry'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 Jason E. Fortenberry handle?
Jason E. Fortenberry focuses on business, real estate, zoning, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
Where did Jason E. Fortenberry go to law school?
Jason E. Fortenberry earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Jason E. Fortenberry for a consultation?
You can contact Jason E. Fortenberry 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 Jason E. Fortenberry received?
Jason E. Fortenberry's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate, Jackson (MS); Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College
- 2006
B.A.
Mississippi State University
- 1997

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate, Jackson (MS)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026

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