Atty. William Joel Blass

Atty. William Joel Blass

William Joel Blass is a lawyer practicing business litigation, first amendment law, general practice. William received a A.B. degree from Louisiana State University in 1937, and has been licensed for 86 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Joel Blass at a glance

William Joel Blass is a business, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1940), Mississippi (1947), and U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1940) and Louisiana State University (A.B., 1937). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Pass Christian, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Joel Blass is a lawyer practicing business litigation, first amendment law, general practice
  • William received a A.B. degree from Louisiana State University in 1937, and has been licensed for 86 years
  • William practices in Pass Christian, MS

Practice Areas Explained

William Joel Blass's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Joel Blass is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

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William Joel Blass is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Rights

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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 Pass Christian 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 venue, 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 Joel Blass

Where is William Joel Blass's law office located?
William Joel Blass's law practice is located in Pass Christian, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Joel Blass handle?
William Joel Blass focuses on business, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
Where did William Joel Blass go to law school?
William Joel Blass earned their education at (J.D., 1940); (A.B., 1937).
How can I contact William Joel Blass for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Joel Blass received?
William Joel Blass's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1940
A.B.
Louisiana State University
- 1937

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1940
Mississippi
Admitted: 1947
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1977

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