Atty. Joseph William McDowell

Atty. Joseph William McDowell

Mr. Joseph William McDowell is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation defense, insurance coverage, personal injury defense and 7 other areas of law.

Ridgeland Ridgeland 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph William McDowell at a glance

Joseph William McDowell is a Partner based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, practicing at Anderson Crawley & Burke, PLLC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, construction, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1976), U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Alabama (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1978), and Louisiana (1984). Educated at University of Alabama (J.D., 1976) and University of Alabama (B.S. Industrial, 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Alabama State Bar The Mississippi Bar. Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Joseph William McDowell is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation defense, insurance coverage, personal injury defense and 7 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of Alabama in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Joseph practices at Anderson Crawley & Burke, PLLC in Ridgeland, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph William McDowell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph William McDowell 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.

Joseph William McDowell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Workers Compensation

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

Joseph William McDowell is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Mississippi →

Construction Law

Joseph William McDowell is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Mississippi →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Joseph William McDowell is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Mississippi →

Product Liability

Joseph William McDowell is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Joseph William McDowell

Where is Joseph William McDowell's law office located?
Joseph William McDowell's law practice is located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The firm is Anderson Crawley & Burke, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph William McDowell handle?
Joseph William McDowell focuses on personal injury, workers comp, construction, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Joseph William McDowell practiced law?
Joseph William McDowell has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Joseph William McDowell go to law school?
Joseph William McDowell earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S. Industrial, 1973).
How can I contact Joseph William McDowell for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph William McDowell 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 Joseph William McDowell received?
Joseph William McDowell's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Alabama
- 1976
B.S. Industrial
University of Alabama
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Alabama
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1978
Louisiana
Admitted: 1984
Mississippi
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Mississippi
Admitted: 1985

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