Atty. John Oliver Paxton
Mr. John Oliver Paxton is a lawyer practicing personal injury, health care, corporate law.
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John Oliver Paxton is a Member based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at John Oliver Paxton. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, and health care. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1982) and Texas (2000). Educated at Millsaps College (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hinds County and American Bar Associations Mississippi State Bar Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Oliver Paxton is a lawyer practicing personal injury, health care, corporate law
- John received a B.A. degree from Millsaps College in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- John practices at John Oliver Paxton in Jackson, MS
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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 Oliver Paxton 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.
John Oliver Paxton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
John Oliver Paxton is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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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