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James M. Simpson
also known as James Matthew Simpson
About James
Biography
Jim Simpson is one of the founding partners of the law firm of Simpson & Lillie, PLLC. Jim has over 20 years of experience practicing law. The emphasis of Jim’s practice is business litigation, commercial disputes of all types, complex litigation, transportation and trucking litigation, employment law, labor law, as well as many other areas of civil litigation. He has participated both as counsel for the plaintiff and counsel for the defendant in various matters. Jim has handled numerous class actions, on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants, including claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Equal Pay Act.
When you work with Jim Simpson, it’s not like working with a typical attorney. Jim’s passion as a lawyer and his obsession and drive to obtain positive results for his clients is obvious from the moment you meet him. He is one of the highly sought after attorneys in the Mid-South area.
Jim has appeared in jurisdictions throughout the country, including Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, New York, California, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Iowa.
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Licensed in New York for 13 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Mississippi for 14 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arkansas for 19 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 35 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Simpson & Lillie, PLLC
265 N. Lamar Boulevard, Suite D, Oxford, MS, 38655
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Posted by John | October 10, 2012 | Business
James Simpson
Jim Simpson has accepted a good number of cases from our company and may I remark that his diligence and transparency have impressed us. Because of Jim's prowess as an attorney he has brought about the successful conclusion of our cases. Personally and professionally, our company acclaims the integri...
Posted by marc | October 08, 2012 | Employment & Labor
The Lawyer that Lawyers Hire
I am the managing partner of our law firm. As such, I am tasked with dealing with many issues that plague all small business owners; such as, employment issues and contract disputes. On these issues specifically, I have sought the advice of Mr. Simpson. He has always given me clear, actionable steps ...
James M. Simpson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Have known Jim since law school. Down to earth, but has a keen intellect and a unique ability to communicate. I would not hesitate to hire Jim for any legal matter."
"Jim Simpson is the best attorney I have ever worked with in any capacity. There is no substitute for winning and Jim has an excellent track record of success for his clients. He is highly ethical, smart, talented and aggressive. He is well-respected by his peers in the legal community. I fully endorse Jim Simpson without any hesitation whatsoever."
"Jim is a talented and ethical trial attorney. It was a pleasure to try a case against him. Hope to work with him again one day."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Top 100 Litigation Lawyer, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Fellow, Memphis Bar Association
2012
Top Rated Lawyers in Transportation, American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel
2012
TopRated Layers in Labor & Employment, American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2011
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2010
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Attorney/Partner, Allen, Summers, Simpson, Lillie & Gresham, PLLC
1900 - Present
Partner, Simpson & Lillie, PLLC
1995 - 2005
Partner/Attorney, Allen, Scruggs, Sossaman, Thompson, Simpson & Lillie
1991 - 1995
Attorney, Young & Perl
Associations
2014 - Present
American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember
2013 - Present
The Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
Tennessee Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
Board of Directors
Tennessee Bar Association, CLE Committee
Member
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
Memphis Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Crystal Fowlkes v. Crye-Leike, Inc. and Crye-Leike of Arkansas, Inc.
Summary Judgment granted to Crye-Leike
Bekaert Specialty Films vs. Jeffrey Plummer, et al.
Corporate Express v. Warren
Permanent Injunction
Bekaert v. Jeffrey Plumber
Permanent Injunction
Omer Lee Dixon, Jr. v. Travelers Indemnity Company
Education
1991
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Furman University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2013
Inside the Minds: Strategies for Transportation Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Transportation Carriers Face Rising Costs and Lawsuits, Shrinking Pool of Qualified Drivers