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About John Gibson Compton at a glance
John Gibson Compton is a Member based in Meridian, Mississippi, practicing at Witherspoon & Compton. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, business, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1982). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1982) and Mississippi State University (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lauderdale County and American Bar Associations Mississippi State Bar Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference Mississippi School Board Attorneys Association. Serands clients in Meridian, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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John Gibson Compton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Gibson Compton 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.
John Gibson Compton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
John Gibson Compton is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Mississippi →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Gibson Compton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →
John Gibson Compton is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Mississippi →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Gibson Compton 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 Meridian 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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