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Atty. William Liston III

Atty. William Liston III

William Liston III is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, insurance bad faith and 14 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Jackson Jackson 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About William Liston III at a glance

William Liston III is a Member based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Liston | Lancaster PLLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on contracts, medical malpractice, personal injury, business, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth (1989), District of Columbia (1992), and U.S. Supreme Court (2002). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1989) and University of Mississippi (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Liston III is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, insurance bad faith and 14 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • William practices at Liston | Lancaster PLLC in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

William Liston III's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

William Liston III is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Mississippi →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

William Liston III is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice 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 Liston III is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Liston III is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Liston III is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Liston III

Where is William Liston III's law office located?
William Liston III's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Liston | Lancaster PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Liston III handle?
William Liston III focuses on contracts, medical malpractice, personal injury, business, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has William Liston III practiced law?
William Liston III has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did William Liston III go to law school?
William Liston III earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact William Liston III for a consultation?
You can contact William Liston III directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Liston III received?
William Liston III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1989
B.A.
University of Mississippi
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2002

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