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Atty. William Edward Dossett

Atty. William Edward Dossett

William Edward Dossett is a lawyer practicing estate planning & administration, state & local tax, state & local tax resource center and 1 other area of law. William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Edward Dossett at a glance

William Edward Dossett is a Partner based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Jones Walker LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on estate planning and tax. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi (1976), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi (1977), and U.S. Tax Court (1979). Educated at University of Mississippi School of Law (J.D., 1976) and University of Mississippi (B.B.A. New, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Edward Dossett is a lawyer practicing estate planning & administration, state & local tax, state & local tax resource center and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • William practices at Jones Walker LLP in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

William Edward Dossett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Edward Dossett handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

William Edward Dossett is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Mississippi →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

William Edward Dossett is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 William Edward Dossett

Where is William Edward Dossett's law office located?
William Edward Dossett's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Jones Walker LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Edward Dossett handle?
William Edward Dossett focuses on estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has William Edward Dossett practiced law?
William Edward Dossett has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did William Edward Dossett go to law school?
William Edward Dossett earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.B.A. New, 1973).
How can I contact William Edward Dossett for a consultation?
You can contact William Edward Dossett 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 William Edward Dossett received?
William Edward Dossett's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi School of Law
- 1976
B.B.A. New
University of Mississippi
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1979

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