Lawyer J. Kirkham Povall, graduated from University of Mississippi, B.A., History/Political Science, 1971 University of Mississippi, J.D., 1973, is now employed by Povall & Jeffreys at 215 North Pearman Avenue Cleveland, MS 38732.J. Kirkham Povall is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing J. Kirkham Povall as your lawyer, you should consider whether J. Kirkham Povall offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if J. Kirkham Povall has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though J. Kirkham Povall's office is located at Cleveland, MS, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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J. Kirkham Povall has been admitted in 1973,Mississippi;New Orleans;U. S. District Courts, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi;U. S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit;U. S. Court of Military Appeals;U. S. Supreme Court. His or her practice areas include Plaintiff Litigation(30%, 20); Real Estate(20%, 60); Family Law(20%, 20); Trusts and Estates(10%, 10); Business Law(20%, 60).

J. Kirkham Povall's college and law school education includes University of Mississippi, B.A., History/Political Science, 1971, University of Mississippi, J.D., 1973. Other biographical background includes After graduation, Kirkham attended law school at the University of Mississippi and received his Juris Doctor degree in August of 1973. He moved to Cleveland with his wife, Hilda, accepted employment at the law firm that was to become Jacobs, Eddins & Povall. Following 6 months of National Guard duty in 1991 during Desert Storm, the first Iraq war, Kirkham opened his own firm, now Povall & Jeffreys, P.A. He is licensed to practice in Mississippi as well as in the U. S. District Courts, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi; U. S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, New Orleans; U. S. Court of Military Appeals, and the U. S. Supreme Court. Kirkham is a Member of the Mississippi Bar Association, a Fellow in the Mississippi Bar Foundation and the Bolivar County Bar Association (served as President 1978-1980). He served as a Member of the Board of Mississippi Bar Commission (1995-1998), a Member, Board of Trustees, Mississippi Health Care Trust Fund (June 1999 to Jan. 2000, appointed by Governor Fordice), and as Chairmen Mississippi Tort Claims Board ( June 29,2009 to July 1, 2012, appointed by Governor Barbour & Confirmed by Mississippi State Senate). He is also a member of the Lamar Order at the University of Mississippi School of Law. He serves as Special Master of the Seventh Chancery Court District, a position he has held since 1980. Kirkham holds an "AV" rating assigned by Martindale-Hubbell. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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