Atty. L. Keith Parsons

Atty. L. Keith Parsons

Keith Parsons is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He focuses on public finance.

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About L. Keith Parsons at a glance

L. Keith Parsons is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Jones Walker Llp. Admitted to practice in Mississippi, Mississippi. Educated at University of Mississippi (JD, 1982) and University of Memphis Lambuth Campus (BA, 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Keith Parsons is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group
  • He focuses on public finance
  • Keith has more than 35 years of experience and knowledge of the legal needs of public and private sector clients in the areas of public finance, federal and state securities law, and business transactions
  • Keith works primarily on tax analysis under Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code
  • He has worked on traditional bond issues for cities and counties, private activity bonds, school bond issues, 501(c)(3) hospital financings, university bond issues, and interest rate swap agreements
  • He is experienced in analyzing private use, 501(c)(3), arbitrage, and rebate questions
  • Earlier in his career, Keith worked as an advisor to businesses, especially in the areas of securities law, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic business issues
  • He has represented acquirers and sellers in mergers, stock acquisitions, and asset sales in various industry sectors
  • He has experience in registered securities offerings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as private placements of securities, and he advises publicly traded companies on compliance with the federal securities laws
  • His transactional practice has involved work with other federal and state regulatory authorities, such as the Comptroller of Currency, the Farm Credit Administration, and state insurance and banking regulators

Practice Areas Explained

L. Keith Parsons's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases L. Keith Parsons handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

L. Keith Parsons is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Mississippi →

Securities Law

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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 L. Keith Parsons

Where is L. Keith Parsons's law office located?
L. Keith Parsons's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Jones Walker Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does L. Keith Parsons handle?
L. Keith Parsons focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
Where did L. Keith Parsons go to law school?
L. Keith Parsons earned their education at (JD, 1982); (BA, 1979).
How can I contact L. Keith Parsons for a consultation?
You can contact L. Keith Parsons 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 L. Keith Parsons received?
L. Keith Parsons's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law.

Education

JD
University of Mississippi
- 1982
BA
University of Memphis Lambuth Campus
- 1979

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — General Corporate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mississippi Volunteer Lawyer of the Year (1998)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Compliance Law, Jackson (MS)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Compliance Law, Jackson (MS)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Jackson (MS)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Mississippi, Mississippi

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