Jeff is a founding member of Taggart, Rimes and Graham, PLLC in Ridgeland, Mississippi. He earned his undergraduate degree from William Carey College and a Master’s Degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Jeff graduated Magna Cum Laude from Mississippi College School of Law where he served as Casenote/Comment Editor of the Law Review and as Vice President of the Student Bar Association. Jeff then clerked with former Justice Kay B. Cobb on the Supreme Court of Mississippi. Jeff has an active chancery court practice. He also is certified and serves regularly as a Guardian Ad Litem. Jeff has a growing and innovative practice in the area of mediation. For several years, he has served as School Board Attorney in Greene County and has served on the Board of Directors of the Conference of School Attorneys of the Mississippi School Board Association. Jeff is active in the Bar and served in 2012 on the Special Committee on Judicial Election Campaign Intervention as an Appointee of Philip Gunn, Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He has been rated AV by Martindale- Hubbell.
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1022 Highland Colony Parkway, 100 Renaissance Building, Ste 101, Ridgeland, MS, 39157-1507
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Posted by Peggy McBee | January 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding Professional Lawyer
Mr. Rimes is very professional and trustworthy. He is an outstanding lawyer. I have relied on him for over 15 years. He communicates well with me, and is honest. He is someone I trust completely with my life and highly recommend.
Posted by Craig | May 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding lawyer
Jeff represented me in my divorce case. I give him the highest mark possible. You will not find a more dedicated and intelligent attorney. He is trustworthy, understanding, honest and worked diligently on my behalf. Most importantly to me, he is a good Christian man. He always promptly returned my ca...
Posted by Jennifer | May 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Exceptional, Knowledgeable, Dedicated
Jeff was highly recommended to me by a friend years ago and has become a life long advisor of mine. He is passionate about knowing the law and provided expert advice on implementing it in your situation. As a father, he protects your children and their rights as they were his own. He is a constant re...
Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Wonderful Attorney!
I was referred to Jeff from one of my best girl friends. She had previously used Jeff for her divorce. He came highly recommended. Jeff was very easy to talk to and was very interested in listening to me and what I wanted from my divorce. He made an extremely awful situation a little bit brighter. He...
Posted by Tina | May 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Understand and Responsive
He was able to meet with me to discuss divorce proceedings with me quickly after contacting him. He was understanding and did a great job of explaining the process to me. He helped my ex and I get through our divorce in a civil manner keeping 2 young children as a priority. He was quick to respond...
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a thoughtful attorney with a strong sense for justice and equity. He is outspoken about his faith, and blends it with the practical aspects of family practice."
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2017
Top Ten Family Law Attorneys in Mississippi, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Top Ten Family Law Attorneys in Mississippi, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Top Ten Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Top Ten Family Law Attorney in Mississippi, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010 - Present
Member, Taggart, Rimes & Graham, PLLC
2007 - 2010
Member, Rimes & Usry, PLLC
2006 - 2014
School Board Attorney, Greene County Board of Education
2002 - 2007
Attorney, Wells Marble & Hurst, PLLC
2001 - 2002
Vice President of Public Policy, Mississippi Family Council
2000 - 2001
Judicial Law Clerk, Supreme Court of Mississippi
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Termination of Parental Rights
2016
Starting Strong: Advice for New Lawyers
2014
Guardians Ad Litem - Caught in the Crossfire
2014
Does "Albright" Really Matter Anymore
2013
Making Mediation Practical and Affordable in Family Law
2013
Family Law Update
2012
Family Law Update
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