Shanda M Yates

Shanda M Yates

Burns & Assoc PLLC β€’ Jackson, MS
Personal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(601) 326-2912
Address
629 N. Jefferson Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, US

Professional

About

Shanda's practice focuses primarily on premises liability litigation. Her experience in this area of the law is varied and includes everything from routine slip and fall litigation to more complex inadequate security cases. She practices in both state and federal courts and is well-versed in federal practice and procedure – especially in the area of removal jurisdiction. Shanda earned a B.A. in English from the University of Southern Mississippi and received her J.D. from Mississippi College School of Law, where she graduated cum laude and served as Case Note/Comment Editor of the Law Review.

About Personal Injury Law

Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.

Credentials

Education
2007 Mississippi College School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2003 University of Southern Mississippi BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2019 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2018 Rising Star, SuperLawyers 2018 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2017 Rising Star, SuperLawyers 2017 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2012 The Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association Newsletter Maintaining a Safe Premises 2008 Mississippi Defense Lawyers Quarterly Request No. 1: Admit That You Are Not Seeking Damages in Excess of $75,000. Response: I'm Not Gonna and You Can't Make Me. Determining Whether the Amount in Controversy Requirement is Satisfied Based on Plaintiffs' Responses (or Lack Thereof) to Requests for Admission
Speaking
2014 Representing Your Client in Federal Court Representing Your Client in Federal Court 2013 Litigating Slip, Trip & Fall Cases in Mississippi Litigating Slip, Trip & Fall Cases in Mississippi 2011 Mississippi Claims Association/ Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association Joint Seminar Premises Liability: Recent Cases and Trends
Updated: Mar 08, 2026