Atty. William Forrest Winter

Atty. William Forrest Winter

William Forrest Winter is a lawyer practicing government relations & legislative advocacy, mississippi practice, tax. William received a B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1943, and has been licensed for 77 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Forrest Winter at a glance

William Forrest Winter is a Special Counsel based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Jones Walker LLP. They have 77+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1949. Their practice focuses on tax and government. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1949) and District of Columbia (1973). Educated at University of Mississippi School of Law (LL.B., 1949) and University of Mississippi (B.A., 1943). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chairman, 1983) •Capitol Area Bar Association •Commission on the Future of the South (Chairman, 1986) •District of Columbia Bar •Foundation for the Mid South (Chairman, 1990-1992) •Institute of Politics, Harvard University (fellow, 1985) •Kettering Founda, Memberships •American Bar Association •Appalachian Regional Commission. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Forrest Winter is a lawyer practicing government relations & legislative advocacy, mississippi practice, tax
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1943, and has been licensed for 77 years
  • William practices at Jones Walker LLP in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

William Forrest Winter's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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

William Forrest Winter is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Mississippi →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William Forrest Winter is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Forrest Winter

Where is William Forrest Winter's law office located?
William Forrest Winter'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 Forrest Winter handle?
William Forrest Winter focuses on tax, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has William Forrest Winter practiced law?
William Forrest Winter has 77+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1949.
Where did William Forrest Winter go to law school?
William Forrest Winter earned their education at (LL.B., 1949); (B.A., 1943).
How can I contact William Forrest Winter for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Forrest Winter received?
William Forrest Winter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Mississippi School of Law
- 1949
B.A.
University of Mississippi
- 1943

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1949
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1973

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