M. James "Jim" Weems

M. James "Jim" Weems

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019
Awarded Practice Areas
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Litigation - Insurance Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Jackson, MS.
Awarded Practice Areas
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Litigation - Insurance Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Jackson, MS.
M. James "Jim" Weems
M. James "Jim" Weems
Madison, MS
Works at
Daniel Coker Horton & Bell PA

13 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Jim Weems is a shareholder in the Jackson office of Daniel Coker Horton & Bell. He focuses his practice in the areas of General Litigation and Hospitality. When asked about his approach to a new matter, Jim says, “When entrusted with a new case by a client, I treat it as if I was a shepherd. That case may be one of many on my list, but to the client, it is the most important thing in the world. And I will treat it that way, from the beginning until I have taken it all the way through to the end.”
Works at
Daniel Coker Horton & Bell PA

13 Best Lawyers awards

Daniel Coker Horton & Bell PA logo

Locations

Education

  • Emory University, J.D., graduated 1991
  • Mississippi State University, B.A., graduated 1988

Bar Admissions

  • Mississippi, 1991

Court Admissions

  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
  • The United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi

Affiliations

  • Mississippi Defense Lawyer Association - Member
  • Rankin County Bar Association - Member
  • The Mississippi Bar - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Jackson, MS (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Awards:
  • AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell

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