Atty. John Oliver Paxton

Atty. John Oliver Paxton

Mr. John Oliver Paxton is a lawyer practicing personal injury, health care, corporate law.

Jackson Jackson 44 yrs experience 44 year
Call (601) 368-6139 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Oliver Paxton at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

John Oliver Paxton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Oliver Paxton 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 Oliver Paxton 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 Oliver Paxton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Health Care Law

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Oliver Paxton

Where is John Oliver Paxton's law office located?
John Oliver Paxton's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is John Oliver Paxton. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Oliver Paxton handle?
John Oliver Paxton focuses on personal injury, business, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has John Oliver Paxton practiced law?
John Oliver Paxton has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John Oliver Paxton go to law school?
John Oliver Paxton earned their education at (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact John Oliver Paxton for a consultation?
You can contact John Oliver Paxton 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 Oliver Paxton received?
John Oliver Paxton's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

B.A.
Millsaps College
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1982
Texas
Admitted: 2000

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