Atty. Jay Lawrence Jernigan
Jay Lawrence Jernigan is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, domestic relations, criminal law and 3 other areas of law. Jay received a B.B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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Jay Lawrence Jernigan is a Member based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, practicing at Jay L. Jernigan, P.A.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1979). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1979) and University of Mississippi (B.B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Hattiesburg, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jay Lawrence Jernigan is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, domestic relations, criminal law and 3 other areas of law
- Jay received a B.B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Jay practices at Jay L. Jernigan, P.A. in Hattiesburg, MS
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Jay Lawrence Jernigan's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay Lawrence Jernigan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Jay Lawrence Jernigan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Jay Lawrence Jernigan is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Mississippi →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Jay Lawrence Jernigan is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Mississippi →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Jay Lawrence Jernigan is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Mississippi →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Jay Lawrence Jernigan 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 Hattiesburg 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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