John D Giddens
also known as John Giddens
About me
John Giddens has extensive experience in a number of areas of legal practice, including being lead counsel in multi-million dollar medical malpractice, premises liability, products liability and personal injury cases. Mr. Giddens has been lead counsel in cases receiving significant jury verdicts involving personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, premises liability, the mis-filling of prescriptions, and birth trauma.
Mr. Giddens is the founding member of John D. Giddens Law Firm. He established the firm in 1999 with a dedication to those who cannot otherwise help themselves. Mr. Giddens is a victim's rights advocate who chooses to represent the interests of individuals over corporations. His practice is devoted to helping Mississippians seek justice.
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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Practice areas
Licensed
- Trucking Accident: 35%23 years, 150 cases
- Personal Injury: 21%23 years, 300 cases
- Wrongful Death: 20%23 years, 125 cases
- Birth Injury: 15%22 years, 30 cases
- Medical Malpractice: 9%23 years, 40 cases
Payment
Fees:
Hourly ($300-450/hour), contingent (33-45%), Fixed (sometimes), Retainer (sometimes), Free consultation (30 minutes), Pro bono (5%)
Attorney endorsements
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MoreI endorse this lawyer. I have tried cases with and against John. He is not afraid to take and try a hard case in order to obtain justice for his clients. This attitude has led to multiple large verdicts for his clients. He is also much better at negotiating settlements than most lawyers. There are many imposters in the realm of personal injury law. John is the real deal.
Philip Thomas Litigation Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
MoreAs a defense attorney I have had several cases opposing John and have always found him to be honest and straightforward. It is always a pleasure working on cases with him. It is also very clear to me that John truly believes in his clients and cares about the results of a lawsuit for the client, not himself.
Wade Manor Car accident Attorney
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Contact info
226 North President Street
Jackson, MS, 39201-1903
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| MS | Authorized to practice law | 1992 | 09/17/2016 |
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| 2015 Mid-South Super Lawyer List | Mid-South Super Lawyers | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America | The American Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Member Selection- Nation's Top One Percent | Natioinal Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Excellence and Achievements in the Legal Community | Mid South Top Lawyers: as published in Memphis Magazine | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America | The American Trial Lawyers Association | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mississippi's 10 Best | American Institute Of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers Association | The National Trial Lawyers Association | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America | The American Trial Lawyers Association | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fellow | American Association For Justice National College of Advocacy | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America | The American Trial Lawyers Association | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America | The American Trial Lawyers Association | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America | American Trial Lawyers Association | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America | American Trial Lawyers Association | 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America | American Trial Lawyers Association | 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| Attorney | Giddens Law Firm | 1999 - Present |
| Attorney | Diaz, Lewis and Giddens | 1993 - 1999 |
| Associate Attorney | Brunini Grantham Grower and Hewes | 1992 - 1993 |
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| American Association for Justice | N/A | 1993 - Present |
| Mississippi Association for Justice group | N/A | 1993 - Present |
| Capitol Area Bar Association | N/A | 1992 - Present |
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| Doe v OB Doctor and Local Mississippi Hospital and Nurse | Resolved | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Doe Family v CFI Trucking Inc et. al. | Settlement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Doe v. Jaquith Nursing Home | Plaintiff's Verdict | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| msverdict.com | Personal Injury Blog | 2011 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| University of Mississippi School of Law | N/A | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
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| In Legal Terms, Mississippi Public Radio | Bicycle Accidents | 2014 |
| Law Call | Personal Injury | 2012 |
| Continuing Legal Education, Trial Practice Forum | Trial Practice | 2010 |