$ 250-250 per hour
John S. Grant IV
About John
Biography
John focuses on appeals, wills and probate, and family law. He simplifies the legal process for his clients, who value his personal attention and excellent service. John is prompt, accessible, and cares deeply about helping people. He embraces tough challenges and fights hard to get results. John tells clients up front exactly what it will cost to hire him.
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licensed in Mississippi for 16 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Grant Legal Group, PA
774 Avery Blvd. N, Suite D, Ridgeland, MS, 39157
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Adoption
Posted by Brandye | July 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
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...
Posted by Kayla | April 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
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...
Posted by Kassandra | June 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Smooth Adoption
I am very pleased with the service that I received from John Grant and Shows Law firm in the adoption of my son. I had no ideal what to expect or the processes regarding adoption but Mr Grant made sure I got all the information I needed and that I knew how to handle each situation that would arise. ...
Posted by Lindsey | April 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Very attentive, great work
John handled my family's adoption and he did a great job! He was very attentive to detail and made sure everything was lined up for adoption day. We have recommended him to friends who are adopting. John was a pleasure to work with!
John S. Grant IV's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"John and I clerked together at the Mississippi Court of Appeals. He's a fantastic legal writer!"
"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."
"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."
"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
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 AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Mississippi Bar, Appellate Practice CommitteeMember
2009 - Present
Mississippi BarMember
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.
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
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can i be adopted by my step father?
16 Apr 2020
Q&A
Appeal to get Habitual dropped?
07 Jan 2020
Q&A
How can I appeal a case when i gave my rights up?
08 Jan 2020