Atty. John Preston Scanlon

Atty. John Preston Scanlon

John Preston Scanlon is a lawyer practicing litigation, local government law, civil appeals and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1998, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Ridgeland Ridgeland 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About John Preston Scanlon at a glance

John Preston Scanlon is a Member based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, practicing at Pyle, Mills, Dye & Pittman. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on personal injury, zoning, litigation, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2005) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth (2005). Educated at Mississippi College of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of Mississippi (B.A., 1998). Active member of Secretary, New Lawyers Division, 2007-2009) Jackson Young Lawyers (Chair, Newsletter Committee, 2007-2008, Hinds County Bar Association The Mississippi Bar Mississippi Association for Justice. Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Preston Scanlon is a lawyer practicing litigation, local government law, civil appeals and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1998, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • John practices at Pyle, Mills, Dye & Pittman in Ridgeland, MS

Practice Areas Explained

John Preston Scanlon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Preston Scanlon 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 Preston Scanlon is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Land Use & Zoning

John Preston Scanlon is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Preston Scanlon is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Mississippi →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

John Preston Scanlon is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Ridgeland 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 Preston Scanlon

Where is John Preston Scanlon's law office located?
John Preston Scanlon's law practice is located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The firm is Pyle, Mills, Dye & Pittman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Preston Scanlon handle?
John Preston Scanlon focuses on personal injury, zoning, litigation, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has John Preston Scanlon practiced law?
John Preston Scanlon has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did John Preston Scanlon go to law school?
John Preston Scanlon earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact John Preston Scanlon for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Mississippi College of Law
- 2005
B.A.
University of Mississippi
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth
Admitted: 2005

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