James L. "Jim" Pettis III
Recognized since 2009
Flowood, Mississippi
Practice Areas
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tax Law
Jim Pettis is a member of the Firm’s Trust, Estates & Personal Planning Service Team. He concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, probate, Elder Law, ERISA and employee benefits, state and federal taxation, business law including contracts, general corporate merger, reorganizations and acquisitions.
Contact & Links
- E-mail: jim.pettis@phelps.com
- Direct Phone Number: 601-713-1192
- Phone Number: 601-713-1192
- Lawyer Page: https://
Location
- 1905 Community Bank Way, Suite 200
Flowood, MS 39232
Education
- University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1983
- University of Florida, L.L.M., graduated 1987
- University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1983
- University of Mississippi, B.A., graduated 1979
Bar Admissions
- Mississippi, 1983
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Visit Website View Firm Profile Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Jackson, MS (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Tax Law
Special Focus:
- Audits
- Business and Succession Planning
- Corporate
- Employee Benefits
- Income Tax
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- State and Local Tax
- Tax Disputes
- Tax Planning
- Trusts and Estates
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