Atty. Steven C Cookston

Atty. Steven C Cookston

Steven C Cookston is a lawyer practicing business law, litigation, banking law and 2 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from Arizona State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Greenwood Greenwood 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven C Cookston at a glance

Steven C Cookston is an Attorney based in Greenwood, Mississippi, practicing at Upshaw, Williams, Biggers & Beckham, LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1996), U.S. District Court, District of Nevada (1996), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1996), and Mississippi (1998). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Arizona State University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Greenwood, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steven C Cookston is a lawyer practicing business law, litigation, banking law and 2 other areas of law
  • Steven received a B.A. degree from Arizona State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Steven practices at Upshaw, Williams, Biggers & Beckham, LLP in Greenwood, MS and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Steven C Cookston's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven C Cookston 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.

Steven C Cookston is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Mississippi →

Personal Injury

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.

Steven C Cookston is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Steven C Cookston is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Steven C Cookston is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Greenwood 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 Steven C Cookston

Where is Steven C Cookston's law office located?
Steven C Cookston's law practice is located in Greenwood, Mississippi. The firm is Upshaw, Williams, Biggers & Beckham, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven C Cookston handle?
Steven C Cookston focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Steven C Cookston practiced law?
Steven C Cookston has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Steven C Cookston go to law school?
Steven C Cookston earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Steven C Cookston for a consultation?
You can contact Steven C Cookston 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 Steven C Cookston received?
Steven C Cookston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
Arizona State University
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nevada
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
Mississippi
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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