Jim Shelson

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Jim Shelson: Attorney with Carroll Warren & Parker PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Jim Shelson has more than 30 years of experience in first party property coverage and defense, third party insurance defense, bad faith, complex civil litigation, commercial disputes, and appeals. He has a history of giving clients a candid assessment of their matter to deliver predictability and avoid surprises. His practice includes a broad array of challenging subject matter across many industries, often involving technical expert evidence in engineering, science, toxicology, epidemiology, and causation. He has substantial jury and bench trial and appellate experience in state and federal courts. Jim is licensed in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. He is also the author of a book about Mississippi chancery court practice.

Professional Affiliations and Achievements

• The Mississippi Bar

• The Alabama Bar

• The Florida Bar

• Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit

• Capital Area Bar Association

• International Association of Defense Counsel

• Chambers USA – Litigation: General Commercial

• Martindale-Hubbell – AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

• The Best Lawyers in America – Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, Mass Tort/Class Actions (Defendants)

• Mid-South Super Lawyer

• Pro Bono Award, Capital Area Bar Association (2010)

• Fellow, American Bar Foundation

• Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Appellate
  • Bad Faith Litigation
  • Complex Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Disputes
  • Product Liability Litigation
  • Property and Casualty Loss Coverage
  • Toxic Torts

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1005, Jackson, MS 39201
University Attended:
Michigan State University, B.A., 1984
Law School Attended:
Pennsylvania State University, J.D., 1993
Year of First Admission:
1993
Admission:
1993, Mississippi; 1996, Alabama; 2022, Florida; U. S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Military:
U.S. Army Infantry, 1984-1990
ISLN:
900158979

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (5 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 06/23/11 in Environmental Bankruptcy

    I have known Jim personally for many years. His wife,who is also an attorney, was a classmate of mine in highschool. I have not worked with Jim on a professional level, but have only heard positive comments about his ethics and the quality of his w... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/23/11 in Civil Litigation

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/15/11 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/12/12 in Corporate Law

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  • 3.6/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 03/11/13 in Commercial Insurance Defense

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601-345-3055  Phone

cwplaw.com/team/jim-shelson

www.phelpsdunbar.com/jim-shelson

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