Edward Blackmon, Jr.
About Edward Blackmon, Jr.
Edward Blackmon, Jr. is a lawyer based in Canton, MS and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Edward Blackmon, Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Canton, Mississippi
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: Blackmon & Blackmon PLLC
Education: The George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1973
Location: Canton, MS
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