Atty. John T Wakeland

Atty. John T Wakeland

John T Wakeland is a lawyer practicing insurance, products liability, workers compensation and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years.

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Profile Summary

About John T Wakeland at a glance

John T Wakeland is a Member based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at John T. Wakeland Attorney at Law. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on workers comp, product liability, litigation, environmental, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1984) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth (1984). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1984) and University of Southern Mississippi (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The Mississippi Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John T Wakeland is a lawyer practicing insurance, products liability, workers compensation and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John practices at John T. Wakeland Attorney at Law in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

John T Wakeland's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John T Wakeland handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John T Wakeland is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Mississippi →

Product Liability

John T Wakeland is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John T Wakeland is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Mississippi →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John T Wakeland is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 T Wakeland

Where is John T Wakeland's law office located?
John T Wakeland's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is John T. Wakeland Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John T Wakeland handle?
John T Wakeland focuses on workers comp, product liability, litigation, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has John T Wakeland practiced law?
John T Wakeland has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John T Wakeland go to law school?
John T Wakeland earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1979).
How can I contact John T Wakeland for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John T Wakeland received?
John T Wakeland's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1984
B.S.
University of Southern Mississippi
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth
Admitted: 1984

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