Atty. Jim Shelson
Jim Shelson has more than 30 years of experience in first party property coverage and defense, third party insurance defense, bad faith, complex civil litigation, commercial disputes, and appeals. He has a history of giving clients a candid assessment of their matter to deliver predictability and avoid surprises.
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Jim Shelson is a Member based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Carroll Warren & Parker PLLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1993), Alabama (1996), and Florida U. S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi U.S. District Court, Southern Distric (2022). Educated at Pennsylvania State University (J.D., 1993) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jim Shelson has more than 30 years of experience in first party property coverage and defense, third party insurance defense, bad faith, complex civil litigation, commercial disputes, and appeals
- He has a history of giving clients a candid assessment of their matter to deliver predictability and avoid surprises
- His practice includes a broad array of challenging subject matter across many industries, often involving technical expert evidence in engineering, science, toxicology, epidemiology, and causation
- He has substantial jury and bench trial and appellate experience in state and federal courts
- Jim is licensed in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida
- He is also the author of a book about Mississippi chancery court practice
- Professional Affiliations and Achievements • The Mississippi Bar • The Alabama Bar • The Florida Bar • Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit • Capital Area Bar Association • International Association of Defense Counsel • Chambers USA – Litigation: General Commercial • Martindale-Hubbell – AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating • The Best Lawyers in America – Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, Mass Tort/Class Actions (Defendants) • Mid-South Super Lawyer • Pro Bono Award, Capital Area Bar Association (2010) • Fellow, American Bar Foundation • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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Jim Shelson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jim Shelson 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.
Jim Shelson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jim Shelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Jim Shelson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Mississippi →
Jim Shelson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Mississippi →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Jim Shelson 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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