John S. Grant IV

John S. Grant IV

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 16 years

Appeals Lawyer at Ridgeland, MS
Practice Areas: Appeals, Adoption, Probate ... +2 more

774 Avery Blvd. N, Suite D, Ridgeland, MS

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Appeals 50%

Court decisions can be appealed. Contact me to explore your options in fighting to overturn a trial court decision or defend the trial court's judgment.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Mississippi for 16 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 2009

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Location

Grant Legal Group, PA

774 Avery Blvd. N, Suite D, Ridgeland, MS, 39157

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John S. Grant IV's Reviews

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10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Spencer | August 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great to work with!

John Grant was a pleasure to work with. He was always accommodating to our crazy schedule and was helpful in explaining such a complicated process. Very knowledgeable and if we every need help again, we will definitely be using him!

Posted by Brandye | July 5, 2022 | Hired Attorney

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Best Adoption Attorney

Mr. Grant did an exceptional job helping to make my dream of a family come true. I have heard horror stories about adoptions, so I was slightly nervous during our first meeting. I had several questions and concerns, but Mr. Grant put my anxiety at ease. He was knowledgeable and made sure that I was a...ware of each step in the process. I was treated with the upmost respect. I thank Mr. Grant, because me made me feel like I was important.

Posted by Kayla | April 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Adoption

We hired john grant as our attorney to have my daughter adopted by her step dad! The process was kept simple for my family and myself! John was so thorough in his presentation that judge himself said, and I quote "don't you think that's enough"!! We of course won our case!!! We could NOT be anymore p...leased with John Grant and SHOWS law firm!!!!

Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Personable with Excellent Attention to Detail

While going through an appeal, my lawyer reached out to John to assist based on his significant experience with the appellate court process. John was very detail oriented and took the time to review and include any and all information to bring us to success! His meticulous method of sticking to the... facts left me feeling like my voice was heard which resulted in a positive result! Initially, he was hired for appellate representation, but thanks to his expertise, he was hired on to co-counsel for future proceedings as well. Again, his attention to detail and hard work payed off! I would recommend hiring John Grant any day. He is an excellent lawyer whether it be in the appellate court or the family court. He is very personable, explaining the entire process with great detail to make sure his clients know what to expect.

Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Personal Attention

I initially called John at a recommendation of a colleague. He took time to actually "hear" me-not one time did I feel as though I was on the clock. His expertise and passion raised the bar for my situation. John was very professional throughout the entire process and made heartfelt recommendation al...ong the way.

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John S. Grant IV's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Bell

Appeals lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is very smart and cares about his clients. John knows the law, works well with people, and is very good at tackling his clients' legal issues."

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Baskin Jones

Appeals lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Grant has an in-depth knowledge of the appeals process in Mississippi, and works diligently towards a favorable result for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Edwards

Appeals lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an extremely thorough and thoughtful attorney, understanding it is critical to design a custom legal strategy tailored to each client's specific needs. Due to the experience and contacts he gained while working at the Mississippi Court of Appeals, his breadth of knowledge is unmatched. John is also genuinely pleasant to work with, timely returns phone calls, and is deeply passionate about the work he does. His litigation style saves his client's money and gets them good results."

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Courtney Wilson

Appeals lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John and I clerked together at the Mississippi Court of Appeals. He's a fantastic legal writer!"

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Price Donahoo

Appeals lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Friend

"John is an appellate attorney who has nearly a decade of experience in working for the appellate courts of Mississippi. As a former law clerk and opinion editor, he's got first hand experience with briefing and oral argument before appellate courts that few attorneys have: from the judge's perspective. This experience has equipped John to be an effective brief writer and oral advocate, as he knows better than most what to write or say to get his point across to an appellate judge. I strongly endorse John."

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Andrew Robbins

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is also a smart lawyer that graduated near the very top of his class. He works hard for his clients and is very professional. We need more lawyers like John."

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Richard Noel

Litigation lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Grant has an excellent understanding of the law. John will be able to provide legal services that are second to none. I endorse this lawyer for chancery practice, including family matters, as well as appellate practice for individuals, businesses, and fellow attorneys needing some help doing the "heavy lifting.""

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2009

Concentration in Criminal Law, with Honors, University of Mississippi

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Founding Attorney, Grant Legal Group, PA

2020 - 2022

Equity-Owning Member, Shows Law Firm PLLC

2018 - 2020

Associate Attorney, Shows Law Firm PLLC

2012 - 2018

Editor of Opinions, Court of Appeals of Mississippi

2009 - 2012

Law Clerk, Judge James D. Maxwell, II, Mississippi Court of Appeals

Associations

2017 - Present

Rankin County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Mississippi Bar, Appellate Practice Committee

Member

2009 - Present

Mississippi Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

White v. Whitehead, 300 So. 3d 1078 (Miss. Ct. App. 2020)

Affirmed

Page v. Graves, 283 So. 3d 269 (Miss. Ct. App. 2019)

Reversed and remanded.

Ladner v. Blanchard, 2019-TS-00944 (Miss. 2019)

Obtained dismissal for lack of appellate jurisdiction.

Jennings v. State, 311 So. 3d 712 (Miss. Ct. App. 2021)

In a criminal defense case, the Mississippi Court of Appeals granted our client a new trial based on an erroneous jury instruction.

Roley v. Roley, 329 So. 3d 473 (Miss. Ct. App. 2021)

In divorce appeal, the case was affirmed in our client's favor.

Ellis v. Ellis, 334 So. 3d 1148 (Miss. 2022)

In a divorve appeal, the Supreme Court rendered a judgment in our client's favor.

Davis v. Davis, 360 So. 3d 196 (Miss. 2023)

In appeal of a $700,000 jury verdict, the Mississippi Supreme Court rendered a judgment in our client's favor.

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Education

2009

University of Mississippi School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Mississippi State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

New Law Clerk Orientation

Law Clerk Training

Publications

2009

Mississippi Law Journal Associate Articles Editor

2008

Mississippi Law Journal Staff Editor

2008

Mississippi Law Journal Associate Articles Editor

2008

National Association of Attorneys General Feature article in "Cybercrime Newsletter" for National Association of Attorneys General in Washington, DC

2007

Mississippi Law Journal Staff Editor

Languages

English

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