Atty. Philip Atkinson Buchanan

Atty. Philip Atkinson Buchanan

Philip Atkinson Buchanan is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, trusts and 2 other areas of law. Philip received a B.B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Jackson Jackson 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Philip Atkinson Buchanan at a glance

Philip Atkinson Buchanan is a trusts, probate, estate planning, elder law, and health care attorney based in Jackson, Mississippi. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2007). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 2007) and University of Mississippi (B.B.A., 2002). Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Philip Atkinson Buchanan is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, trusts and 2 other areas of law
  • Philip received a B.B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Philip practices in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Philip Atkinson Buchanan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip Atkinson Buchanan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

Philip Atkinson Buchanan is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Mississippi →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Philip Atkinson Buchanan is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Mississippi →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Philip Atkinson Buchanan is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Mississippi →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Philip Atkinson Buchanan 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 Philip Atkinson Buchanan

Where is Philip Atkinson Buchanan's law office located?
Philip Atkinson Buchanan's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip Atkinson Buchanan handle?
Philip Atkinson Buchanan focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, elder law, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Philip Atkinson Buchanan practiced law?
Philip Atkinson Buchanan has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Philip Atkinson Buchanan go to law school?
Philip Atkinson Buchanan earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Philip Atkinson Buchanan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 2007
B.B.A.
University of Mississippi
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 2007

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