Atty. William Jefferson Hamm

Atty. William Jefferson Hamm

William Jefferson Hamm is a lawyer practicing oil and gas law, probate law, bankruptcy law and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1948, and has been licensed for 77 years.

Jackson Jackson 77 yrs experience 77 year
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Profile Summary

About William Jefferson Hamm at a glance

William Jefferson Hamm is a probate, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Jackson, Mississippi. They have 77+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1949. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1949). Educated at University of Mississippi (LL.B., 1949) and University of Mississippi (B.B.A., 1948). Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Jefferson Hamm is a lawyer practicing oil and gas law, probate law, bankruptcy law and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1948, and has been licensed for 77 years
  • William practices in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

William Jefferson Hamm's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Jefferson Hamm is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Jefferson Hamm is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Mississippi →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William Jefferson Hamm is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

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

William Jefferson Hamm 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 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 Jefferson Hamm

Where is William Jefferson Hamm's law office located?
William Jefferson Hamm's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Jefferson Hamm handle?
William Jefferson Hamm focuses on probate, business, real estate, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has William Jefferson Hamm practiced law?
William Jefferson Hamm has 77+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1949.
Where did William Jefferson Hamm go to law school?
William Jefferson Hamm earned their education at (LL.B., 1949); (B.B.A., 1948).
How can I contact William Jefferson Hamm for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
University of Mississippi
- 1949
B.B.A.
University of Mississippi
- 1948

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1949

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