Atty. William James Dukes

Atty. William James Dukes

William James Dukes is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, employee benefits, retirement planning and 11 other areas of law. William received a M.S. degree from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Ridgeland Ridgeland 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About William James Dukes at a glance

William James Dukes is a patent, trademark, probate, estate planning, and employment attorney based in Ridgeland, Mississippi. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in Mississippi registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2010). Educated at The University of Mississippi (J.D., 2010) and The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (M.S. The, 2007). Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William James Dukes is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, employee benefits, retirement planning and 11 other areas of law
  • William received a M.S. degree from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • William practices in Ridgeland, MS

Practice Areas Explained

William James Dukes's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

William James Dukes is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Mississippi →

Trademark Law

William James Dukes is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Mississippi →

Probate

William James Dukes is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Mississippi →

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 James Dukes is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Mississippi →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William James Dukes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Ridgeland 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 James Dukes

Where is William James Dukes's law office located?
William James Dukes's law practice is located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William James Dukes handle?
William James Dukes focuses on patent, trademark, probate, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has William James Dukes practiced law?
William James Dukes has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did William James Dukes go to law school?
William James Dukes earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (M.S. The, 2007).
How can I contact William James Dukes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The University of Mississippi
- 2010
M.S. The
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Mississippi registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2010

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