James G. "Jimmy" House III
About James G. House III
James G. House III is a lawyer based in Jackson, MS and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. James G. House III is recognized in the following practice area:
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Cosmich Simmons & Brown PLLC
Education: The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Jackson, MS
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