Atty. Spence Flatgard
Spence Flatgard is a lawyer practicing products liability, toxic torts, premises liability and 3 other areas of law. Spence received a B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years.
Premises Liability & More Attorney · Serving Jackson, MS · 27+ Years Experience
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About Spence Flatgard at a Glance
Spence Flatgard is a Member based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Spence Flatgard Legal Counsel PLLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, slip & fall, product liability, and government. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1999). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1999) and Mississippi State University (B.A. Public, 1992). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Hinds County Bar Association The Mississippi Bar (Tort Section) Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association Jackson Young Lawyers (Board Member) Defense Research Institute. Serves clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Spence Flatgard
- Spence Flatgard is a lawyer practicing products liability, toxic torts, premises liability and 3 other areas of law
- Spence received a B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Spence practices at Spence Flatgard Legal Counsel PLLC in Jackson, MS
Practice Areas Explained
Spence Flatgard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Spence Flatgard handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Jackson.
Personal Injury in Jackson
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.
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Construction Law in Jackson
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Jackson
Spence Flatgard is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Mississippi →
Product Liability in Jackson
Spence Flatgard is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Mississippi →
Government & Administrative Law in Jackson
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Jackson
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 venue, 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.
Jackson Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Jackson-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Jackson Choose Spence Flatgard
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Spence Flatgard's practice in the field of personal injury, construction, slip & fall, product liability, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Spence Flatgard brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, construction, and slip & fall, Spence Flatgard can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Jackson
A Jackson-based practice means Spence Flatgard attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Spence Flatgard Handles in Jackson
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Spence Flatgard has experience with under Mississippi law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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