About

The Law Offices of John R. Reeves, PC has practiced law in Jackson since 1982, handling civil and criminal matters for individuals, families and businesses across central Mississippi. Our only office is at 355 S. State Street in downtown Jackson, at the corner of State and Tombigbee streets, next to the Hinds County Chancery Courthouse.

Call (601) 355-9600 to schedule a consultation. See also How We Work: Your First Consultation.

Attorney John R. Reeves

Written background information on John R. Reeves and the firm is available: Background Information: John R. Reeves and the Firm (printable PDF).

Education

• University of Mississippi School of Law – Juris Doctor, 1982. Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity.
• University of Mississippi – Bachelor of Public Administration, 1979. Active in campus activities, including election to student government office.

Legal experience

• Law Offices of John R. Reeves, PC – private practice of law, 1982 to the present: a full range of civil and criminal matters, including jury and non-jury trials.
• Mississippi College – adjunct instructor of business law, 1982 – 1989.

Mississippi House of Representatives, 1984 – 2008

Represented Hinds and Rankin counties.

• Chairman, Committee on Fees and Salaries of Public Officers, 2000 – 2004
• Chairman, Committee on Oil, Gas and Other Minerals, 2004 – 2008
• Co-Chairman, Joint Legislative Committee to Establish a National Civil Rights Museum in Mississippi
• Subcommittee chairman: Judiciary “A”, Ways and Means and Education committees
• Appropriations Committee, 1992 – 1995 (Chairman, Executive/Administrative Subcommittee, 1992 – 1993)
• Vice Chairman, Judiciary “A” Committee, 1992 – 1996
• Vice Chairman, Constitution Committee, 1988 – 1991 and 1996 – 1999
• Ways and Means Committee, 1988 – 1991 and 1996 – 2008
• Conservation and Water Resources Committee, 1988 – 1992 and 2004 – 2008
• Education Committee, 1996 – 2008; Rules Committee, 1992 – 1995
• Transportation Committee, 1984 – 1992; Agriculture Committee, 1984 – 1992; Municipalities Committee, 1984 – 1988
• Mississippi Agri-Business Council, 1992 – 1995; Mississippi Environmental Protection Council, 1988 – 1992

National, regional, state and local organizations

• The Energy Council, 2004 – 2008 – Executive Committee member
• Southern States Energy Board, 2004 – 2008 – Executive Committee member; Chairman, Select Committee on Bio-Based Fuels
• National Conference of State Legislatures, 1998 – 2008
• Council of State Governments, 2004 – 2008
• Downtown Jackson Partners – Advisory Board, from 2008
• Mississippi Health Care Advisory Committee, from 2008
• Board of Directors, Jackson Redevelopment Authority, from 2008
• Parliamentarian, Governor’s Commission to Study Mississippi’s Tax Structure, 2008
• City of Madison, Mississippi – Planning and Zoning Commission, from 2010

Awards and community service

• Guardian of Small Business Award – National Federation of Independent Business, 1993
• National Commission Against Drunk Driving Commendation Award, 1995
• Excellence in Service to Veterans Award, Nail VFW Post, 1988
• President, Citizens Southwest (neighborhood improvement and community development group), 1995 – 1996
• President, Garden Park Homeowners Association, 1988; Alta Woods Historic Homeowners Association, 1998 – 1999; Cypress Lake Homeowners Association, from 2009
• Madison/Ridgeland Rotary Club
• Youth coach: Tiny Tee-Ball, Oak Forest Youth Association (1995 – 1996); YMCA Youth Soccer (1996); YMCA Youth Baseball (1997 – 1998); Farm, Minor, Major and Pony League Baseball, Forest Hill Youth Club and North Jackson Youth Baseball League; sponsor, ladies softball team

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