Atty. William R Barnett

Atty. William R Barnett

William R Barnett is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, trials in all courts, foreclosures law and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Millsaps College in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Jackson Jackson 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About William R Barnett at a glance

William R Barnett is a Co. Ct. J. based in Jackson, Mississippi. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1971) and U.S. Supreme Court (1974). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1971) and Millsaps College (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William R Barnett is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, trials in all courts, foreclosures law and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Millsaps College in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • William practices in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

William R Barnett's Areas of Practice

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

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 R Barnett is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

William R Barnett is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 R Barnett is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Mississippi →

Foreclosure Defense

William R Barnett is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

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

William R Barnett 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 R Barnett

Where is William R Barnett's law office located?
William R Barnett's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William R Barnett handle?
William R Barnett focuses on personal injury, family law, bankruptcy, foreclosure, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has William R Barnett practiced law?
William R Barnett has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did William R Barnett go to law school?
William R Barnett earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact William R Barnett for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1971
B.A.
Millsaps College
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974

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