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James William Shelson

Phelps Dunbar β€’ Jackson, MS
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Contact

Email
Phone
(601) 821-2145
Address
4270 I-55 North, Jackson, MS, 39211-6394, US

Professional

About Commercial Real Estate Law

Commercial real estate attorneys handle legal matters involving business properties including purchases, leases, development, and financing. Common matters include commercial purchases, lease negotiations, property development, zoning.

Credentials

Education
1993 Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1984 Michigan State University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2011 Pro Bono Award, Capital Area Bar Association N/A AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell N/A Listed, Best Lawyers in America N/A Listed, Mid-South Super Lawyers
Publications
2011 Defense Counsel Journal The Misuse of Public Nuisance Law to Address Climate Change 2006 Trial Practice Journal Effective Motion Practice in Trial Courts N/A Verdict: The Journal of the Trial Practice Committee Editor
Associations
Mississippi Bar Member Alabama State Bar Member American Bar Association, Litigation Section Member American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section Member Fifth Circuit Bar Association Member
Updated: Mar 08, 2026