Atty. John Alexander Purvis

Atty. John Alexander Purvis

John Alexander Purvis is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, products liability, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Jackson Jackson 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About John Alexander Purvis at a glance

John Alexander Purvis is a Partner based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2002), U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Ci (2002), and Arkansas (2013). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Davidson College (B.A. English, 1998). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hinds County and American Bar Associations The Mississippi Bar Jackson Young Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Alexander Purvis is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, products liability, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • John practices at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

John Alexander Purvis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Alexander Purvis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

John Alexander Purvis is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Alexander Purvis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Product Liability

John Alexander Purvis 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.

John Alexander Purvis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John Alexander Purvis is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 John Alexander Purvis

Where is John Alexander Purvis's law office located?
John Alexander Purvis'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 John Alexander Purvis handle?
John Alexander Purvis focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has John Alexander Purvis practiced law?
John Alexander Purvis has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did John Alexander Purvis go to law school?
John Alexander Purvis earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A. English, 1998).
How can I contact John Alexander Purvis for a consultation?
You can contact John Alexander Purvis 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 John Alexander Purvis received?
John Alexander Purvis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 1998
B.A. English
Davidson College
- 1998

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Ci
Admitted: 2002
Arkansas
Admitted: 2013

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