Atty. Jerome C Hafter

Atty. Jerome C Hafter

Jerome C Hafter is a lawyer practicing agri-business, business, corporate and 6 other areas of law. Jerome received a B.A. degree from Oxford University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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About Jerome C Hafter at a glance

Jerome C Hafter is a Senior Partner based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Mississippi U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Sou (1974). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1972) and Oxford University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jerome C Hafter is a lawyer practicing agri-business, business, corporate and 6 other areas of law
  • Jerome received a B.A. degree from Oxford University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Jerome practices at Phelps Dunbar LLP in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Jerome C Hafter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jerome C Hafter 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Jerome C Hafter is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Mississippi →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Jerome C Hafter is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Jerome C Hafter

Where is Jerome C Hafter's law office located?
Jerome C Hafter's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Phelps Dunbar LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jerome C Hafter handle?
Jerome C Hafter focuses on employment, business, ip, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Jerome C Hafter practiced law?
Jerome C Hafter has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Jerome C Hafter go to law school?
Jerome C Hafter earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Jerome C Hafter for a consultation?
You can contact Jerome C Hafter 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 Jerome C Hafter received?
Jerome C Hafter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1972
B.A.
Oxford University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Sou
Admitted: 1974

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