Atty. Shellye Vines McDonald

Atty. Shellye Vines McDonald

Shellye Vines McDonald practices at Franke & Salloum PLLC Read Full Bio

Gulfport Gulfport 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Shellye Vines McDonald at a glance

Shellye Vines McDonald is a Senior Counsel based in Gulfport, Mississippi, practicing at Franke & Salloum PLLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1985) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth (1985). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1985) and University of Mississippi (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Harrison County and American Bar Associations The Mississippi Bar American Inns of Court Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Gulfport, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Shellye Vines McDonald practices at Franke & Salloum PLLC Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

Shellye Vines McDonald's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shellye Vines McDonald handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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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 Gulfport 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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Common questions about Shellye Vines McDonald

Where is Shellye Vines McDonald's law office located?
Shellye Vines McDonald's law practice is located in Gulfport, Mississippi. The firm is Franke & Salloum PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shellye Vines McDonald handle?
Shellye Vines McDonald focuses on medical malpractice, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Shellye Vines McDonald practiced law?
Shellye Vines McDonald has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Shellye Vines McDonald go to law school?
Shellye Vines McDonald earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1982).
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What awards or recognition has Shellye Vines McDonald received?
Shellye Vines McDonald's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1985
B.S.
University of Mississippi
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth
Admitted: 1985

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