Atty. William Joseph Kerley

Atty. William Joseph Kerley

William Joseph Kerley is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, products liability and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Jackson Jackson 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About William Joseph Kerley at a glance

William Joseph Kerley is a Member based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Joe Kerley, Attorney at Law. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, ssd, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1979). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 1977) and University of Southern Mississippi (B.S., 1972). Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Joseph Kerley is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, products liability and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • William practices at Joe Kerley, Attorney at Law in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

William Joseph Kerley's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

William Joseph Kerley is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Mississippi →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Joseph Kerley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Joseph Kerley is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Mississippi →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

William Joseph Kerley is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Mississippi →

Product Liability

William Joseph Kerley is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Joseph Kerley

Where is William Joseph Kerley's law office located?
William Joseph Kerley's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Joe Kerley, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Joseph Kerley handle?
William Joseph Kerley focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, ssd, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has William Joseph Kerley practiced law?
William Joseph Kerley has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did William Joseph Kerley go to law school?
William Joseph Kerley earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S., 1972).
How can I contact William Joseph Kerley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 1977
B.S.
University of Southern Mississippi
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1979

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