Jeffrey R. "Jeff" Barber

Jeffrey R. "Jeff" Barber

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
Jeffrey R. "Jeff" Barber
Jeffrey R. "Jeff" Barber
Jackson, MS
Works at
Jones Walker LLP

162 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Jeff Barber is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. He focuses on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. Jeff regularly represents clients in bankruptcy proceedings and assists them in restructurings. He has served as an adjunct professor of Debtor-Creditor Law at the Mississippi College School of Law and has completed the American Bankruptcy Institute and St. John’s University School of Law Bankruptcy Mediation Training. He also lectures frequently on bankruptcy and creditors' rights matters and is the author of several published works. At Jones Walker, Jeff serves as head of the Mississippi office.
Works at
Jones Walker LLP

162 Best Lawyers awards

Jones Walker LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Cumberland University, JD, graduated 1987
  • University of Alabama - Birmingham, BS, graduated 1984

Bar Admissions

  • Alabama, AL
  • Mississippi, MS

Court Admissions

  • US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
  • US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
  • US District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
  • US District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
  • US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
  • US Supreme Court

Affiliations

  • Alabama State Bar - Member
  • American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
  • Grace Bible Church - Elder (2005-2017)
  • Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference, Ad Hoc Law Forum Committee (1993-1994); Chairman, Education Committee (1992, 1995-1996); Bar Convention Committe (1989) - Member
  • Mississippi Home Educators Association - Director
  • Riverwood Bible Church - Deacon (1998-1999); Elder (1999-2005)
  • The Mississippi Bar - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Litigation - Bankruptcy
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Jackson, MS (2024)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Jackson, MS (2022)
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Jackson, MS (2021)
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Jackson, MS (2019)
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Jackson, MS (2015)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Jackson, MS (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
Special Focus:
  • Collections
  • Litigation

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