Jay M. Atkins
About Jay M. Atkins
Jay M. Atkins is a lawyer based in Oxford, MS and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Jay M. Atkins is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Oxford, Mississippi
- Construction Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC
Education: The University of Memphis, J.D., graduated 2002
Location: Oxford, MS
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