Civil law covers disputes between people, families and businesses, as opposed to criminal charges brought by the government. The Law Offices of John R. Reeves, PC handles civil matters for clients in Jackson, Hinds County, Rankin County, Madison County and across central Mississippi. Choose a topic below to learn more.
Injuries and accidents
- Personal Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accident, Auto Accident and Car Wreck
- Premises Liability
- Brain Injury (Head Injury)
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Product Liability (Defective Products)
Family and estate matters
Business, contracts and property
Courts, appeals and other civil matters
- Appeals – Courts and Adminstrative Agencies
- Injunctions and Restraining Orders
- Election Disputes and Election Contests
Which court will hear a civil case?
In Mississippi, the court depends on the kind of case and the amount in dispute:
- Justice court handles small civil claims and evictions.
- County court (in counties that have one, including Hinds, Rankin and Madison) and circuit court hear larger lawsuits such as injury and contract cases.
- Chancery court hears divorce, custody, estates, guardianships, land-title disputes and requests for injunctions.
- Federal court (the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, Northern Division, at 501 E. Court Street in Jackson) hears certain cases, such as claims under federal law.
See our service areas page for the courthouses that serve each county and city near Jackson.
Talk with a Jackson, Mississippi lawyer
Have questions about civil law? Call (601) 355-9600 (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.) or send us a message to arrange a confidential consultation.
Our only office: 355 S. State Street, Jackson, MS 39201, next to the Hinds County Chancery Courthouse. We serve clients throughout Jackson and central Mississippi.
This page provides general information, not legal advice. Every situation depends on its own facts, and reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship.