Atty. Richard Ward Dortch
Richard Ward Dortch is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial law, corporate. Richard received a B.A. degree from Rhodes College in 1958, and has been licensed for 65 years.
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Richard Ward Dortch is a Member based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Richard Ward Dortch Attorney at Law. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1961). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1961) and Rhodes College (B.A., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Mississippi Bar (Chairman, Real Property Section, 1991-1992) American Bar Association American College of Real Estate Lawyers. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Ward Dortch is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial law, corporate
- Richard received a B.A. degree from Rhodes College in 1958, and has been licensed for 65 years
- Richard practices at Richard Ward Dortch Attorney at Law in Jackson, MS
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Richard Ward Dortch is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Richard Ward Dortch is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Mississippi →
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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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