Atty. John B Beard

Atty. John B Beard

John B Beard is a lawyer practicing business, health care, taxation law and 2 other areas of law. John received a degree from University of Mississippi in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Jackson Jackson 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About John B Beard at a glance

John B Beard is a Shareholder based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, and health care. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1990), U.S. Tax Court (1991), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2001), and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi (2005). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Taxation, 1991) and University of Mississippi (B. Accy., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Capital Area and American. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John B Beard is a lawyer practicing business, health care, taxation law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from University of Mississippi in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • John practices at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

John B Beard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John B Beard 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.

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

Tax Law

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

John B Beard is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Mississippi →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John B Beard is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Mississippi →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 B Beard

Where is John B Beard's law office located?
John B Beard's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John B Beard handle?
John B Beard focuses on business, tax, m&a, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has John B Beard practiced law?
John B Beard has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did John B Beard go to law school?
John B Beard earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1991); (B. Accy., 1987).
How can I contact John B Beard for a consultation?
You can contact John B Beard 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 B Beard received?
John B Beard's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.M. Taxation
New York University
- 1991
B. Accy.
University of Mississippi
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi
Admitted: 2005

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