Jackson, Mississippi Legal Practice Areas
Legal help for personal injury, civil litigation, criminal defense, contract disputes, estate planning, probate, and landlord-tenant matters.
Start With the Legal Problem You Need to Solve
Sheppard Law Firm, P.A. is a Jackson-based law firm led by Attorney Bud Sheppard. The firm represents individuals, families, landlords, tenants, and businesses in Mississippi matters involving injuries, criminal charges, estates, contracts, and property disputes.
Each practice page below explains the documents, evidence, deadlines, court posture, and next steps that commonly matter for that type of case. The focused Jackson pages provide more specific information for car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice and birth injuries, slip-and-fall claims, wrongful death, DUI charges, expungements, estate planning, probate, evictions, and breach-of-contract disputes.
The correct strategy depends on the facts, the governing law, and the current procedural stage. A conflict check and written engagement are required before the firm represents anyone in a matter.
How We Can Help
Choose the category that best matches the problem, then use the focused page or guided review to provide the right first information.
Personal Injury
We pursue recovery for injured clients — no fee on personal injury unless we recover.
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
- Premises liability and slip-and-fall
- Dog bites and wrongful death
- Insurance disputes and bad-faith denials
- Medical malpractice and birth injuries
General Litigation
Complex civil actions in County, Circuit, and Federal Court.
- Motions practice, hearings, and bench trials
- Appeals and post-judgment enforcement
- Injunctions and declaratory relief
- Emergency motions and TROs
Civil & Contract Disputes
Breach of contract, business litigation, and consumer protection claims.
- Breach of contract and fraud
- Construction and contractor disputes
- Debt collection and defense
- Cease & desist and mediation
Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
Protect your family’s future with comprehensive estate planning.
- Wills, powers of attorney, and advance directives
- Estate administration and probate
- Trust creation, modification, and disputes
Criminal Defense
DUI, drug charges, assault, theft, and felony defense across Mississippi.
- DUI, reckless driving, and traffic violations
- Misdemeanor and felony charges
- Domestic violence, assault, and drug offenses
- Probation violations and expungements
Landlord-Tenant & Property
Evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and real-property litigation.
- Evictions and unlawful detainers
- Lease enforcement and security-deposit disputes
- Option-to-purchase and contract rescission
- Real-property and title disputes
What Sets Us Apart
Personalized Attention
We take time to learn your facts, read your contract, and anticipate what the other side will do. Our litigation strategies are tailored to your needs — not cookie-cutter.
No Fee Unless We Win (PI)
For personal injury cases, we operate on a contingency fee basis. You pay no legal fees unless we secure a settlement or judgment in your favor.
Clear Communication
We explain court procedures and legal options in plain English. You’ll always know where things stand — and what comes next.
Ready to Get Started?
Your first move matters. Pick the review that matches the problem and send the facts the firm needs for follow-up.