Name: B. Sean Akins
Address: 108 E. Jefferson Street, Ripley, MS, 38663, US
Telephone: Not Available
Price range: $ 150-200 per hour

Licensed for 33 years

General practice Lawyer at Ripley, MS
Practice Areas: General Practice, Government, Litigation ... +2 more

About B.

Biography

Practice Areas

General Practice 30%

As part of any small town law firm, Akins & Adams provides a variety of transactional services including real estate and mortgage closings together with helping those with divorce, child custody, social security, workers compensation and bankruptcy matters.

30%

Government 20%

Mr. Akins currently represents the Tippah County Board of Supervisors and the Town of Falkner, Mississippi. He has more than 10 years of experience representing local governments.

20%

Litigation 20%

Mr. Akins represents several commercial in litigation ranging from trucking companies to lending institutions to petroleum distributors.

20%

Appeals 15%

Mr. Akins has a broad range of appellate experience having argued cases before the Mississippi Court of Appeals and Supreme Court more than 10 times. He has more than 25 reported cases before those courts.

15%

Personal Injury 15%

Akins & Adams helps those who are disabled or injured including those hurt in automobile accidents and at work. We also assist those seeking social security benefits.

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-200 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%

Payment Methods

Cash
Check
Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Mississippi for 33 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana

State: Indiana

Temporary Admission

No misconduct found

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Location

Law Offices of B. Sean Akins

108 E. Jefferson Street, Ripley, MS, 38663

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Experience

Rating: 6.7 (Good)

Honors

2004

Paul Harris Fellow, Ripley Rotary Club

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Work Experience

1993 - Present

Partner, Akins & Adams, P. A.

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Associations

2003 - Present

Yocona Area Council - Boy Scouts of America

Vice President

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Sample of Legal Cases

Miss. Ethics Commission v. Grisham

Miss. Supreme Court ruled in Grisham's favor.

Frito-Lay v. Leatherwood

Mississippi Supreme Court upheld award to Claimant

Wood v. Burns

Jury verdict for the Plaintiff

ABC Manufacturing v. Jane Doyle

Mississippi Supreme Court ruled for the Plaintiff

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Education

1993

University of Mississippi School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1990

University of Mississippi

Bachelor of Arts

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Speaking Engagements

2010

Chalybeate School Career Day

Career in Law

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Languages

English

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Activity

Legal Answers

Q&A

I had a 3 day notice in Mississippi and they have self help or court. today is third day what happens

13 Feb 2014

Q&A

Can I make my own Deed and Deed of Trust

19 May 2010

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Can I file my own divorce in Mississippi?

14 Mar 2010

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