$ 300-350 per hour
John William Nisbett
About John
Biography
The focus of my practice is general litigation, and our firm regularly handles matters in a variety of areas. In particular, I enjoy practicing in the contexts of personal injury, insurance bad faith, and commercial/business litigation. We also regularly litigate in the fields of healthcare law (including medical malpractice, False Claims Act litigation, and Medicare/Medicaid audit defense) and labor/employment (wrongful termination, noncompete cases, disputes arising from the breach of employment contracts, and discrimination). I also enjoy appellate practice and am fortunate to be part of a group with representations involving traditional appeals to both the Mississippi Supreme Court and the Mississippi Court of Appeals as well as to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. We are comfortable litigating in a wide spectrum of environments, with recent or ongoing representations in many Mississippi state courts, all Mississippi federal district courts, Mississippi federal bankruptcy courts, and federal district courts in Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
40%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Mississippi for 16 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Heilman Nisbett Polk, P.A.
Meadowbrook Office Park, 4266 I-55 North, Suite 106, Jackson, MS, 39211
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John William Nisbett's Reviews
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Posted by Mark | August 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
John William Nisbett
John was so knowledgeable in the area of labor rights and was exactly who I needed as counsel during an employment challenge I was facing. He clearly explained my options and made me feel comfortable in making the decisions I was faced with. He fully met my expectations in the final settlement and w...
Posted by Dorothy | June 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Great Attorney
My search for an attorney resulted in a call to John Nisbett. John not only met but exceeded my expectations; he is high effective. He is an attorney with great expertise; he addressed my issues and concerns very strategically which was extremely reassuring. John protected my interest, and he reso...
Posted by Thomas Powell | March 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding
Unfortunately, but fortunate enough I had to hire John not once, but twice. One was an auto accident and the other was a bad faith claim dealing with my home. From the very beginning John took each case personal, as his own. He was always so enthusiastic and motivated to bring justice to the other si...
Posted by Alex | January 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Incredibly helpful!
John did a wonderful job handling my case! I was so clueless as to how to handle the matter at hand and John walked me through everything step by step. He got me exactly what I deserved without having to go through a trial! I've never had to hire a lawyer before, and now I'll never hire anyone else!
Posted by Regina | December 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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John Nesbit
John handled my case with professionalism but always seemed concern about me. I always felt I made a great decision by hiring John. John kept me updated throughout the case. I would recommend John Nesbit for all legal work. I know I will go to him again if the need arose.
John William Nisbett's Lawyer Endorsements
"John is the hardest working and most dedicated attorney that I know. His mental agility and commitment to his cause is unparalleled."
"I endorse John. You will not find a lawyer who works more aggressively for his clients. John is as capable and dedicated as they come, working around the clock to make sure he has left no stone unturned in each one of his cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Intelligent and hard working, John truly cares for his clients and advocates fiercely for them."
"John Nisbett's knowledge of the law, professionalism, and dedication to his clients is exceptional."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
2019 Mid-South Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2018
Lifetime Achievement Award, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2018
Insurance Bad Faith Trial Lawyers Top Ten, Insurance Bad Faith Trial Lawyers Association
2017
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2016
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2014
AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Leadership in Law - Class of 2014 - Top 40, Mississippi Business Journal
2014
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2009
Best Comment Award, MCSOL
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, Heilman Law Group
2008 - 2018
Board Member, Meadowbrook Preschool
2004 - 2005
Educator, St. Joseph Catholic School
Associations
2018 - Present
America's Top 100 Attorneys - MississippiMember
2017 - Present
American Bar Association, Health Law SectionVice Chair, Distance Learning Committee
2016 - Present
Madison County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember
2010 - Present
Wind Dance Homeowners' AssociationLegal Counsel
2009 - Present
Mississippi BarMember of Civil Appellate Practice Committee
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of MississippiMember
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern Districts of MississippiMember
2009 - Present
Fifth Circuit Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
American Bar Association, Health Law SectionVice Chair, Distance Learning Committee
2015 - 2016
American Bar Association, Health Law SectionVice Chair, Distance Learning Committee
2013 - 2014
American Bar Association, Health Law SectionVice Chair of the Health Law Committee for the YLD
2013 - 2015
Mississippi Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Am. Zurich Ins. Co. v. Guilbeaux, 2018 WL 1661629 (S.D. Miss. 2018)
partial denial of Defendants' dispositive motion, case thereafter confidentially resolved and ultimately dismissed by the trial court
Summit Health and Rehab Services, Inc. v. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, 2018 WL 1722759 (S.D. Miss. 2018)
after denial of Defendant's dispositive motion, case confidentially resolved and thereafter dismissed by the trial court
Green Hills Development Company, LLC v. Credit Union Liquidity Services, LLC, 2016 WL 6139094 (N.D. Tex. 2016)
federal district court denied borrower's motion to remand action to state court
Hansaworld USA, Incorporated, v. Carpenter, 2016 WL 6134853 (5th Cir. 2016)
the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal
McDonnell v. Miller, 655 Fed. Appx. 229 (5th Cir. 2016)
the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the federal district court's judgment for the defendant
Singley v. Trinity Hwy. Products, LLC, 2015 WL 3545236 (Miss. App. 2015)
trial court's dismissal affirmed by Mississippi Court of Appeals
Bronk v. Hobson, 2014 WL 6843598 (Miss. 2014)
successfully argued case before the Mississippi Supreme Court; reversed and remanded
Scott v. Southern Elec. Supply Co., Inc., 2013 WL 3280276 (N.D. Miss. 2013)
case ultimately dismissed upon stipulation of the parties
In re Green Hills Dev. Co., LLC, 741 F. 3d 651 (5th Cir. 2014)
bankruptcy court's dismissal affirmed
Boyd ex rel. Mastin v. Nunez, 135 So. 3d 114 (Miss. 2014)
successfully appealed dismissal by trial court; reversed and remanded based on finding that trial court analyzed wrong issue in dismissing case as a sanction against the plaintiff
Haag v. Infrasource Services, Inc., 514 Fed. Appx. 430 (5th. Cir. 2013)
affirmed
Boyd ex rel. Mastin v. Nunez, 135 So. 3d 122 (Miss. App. 2013), reh’g denied (June 25, 2013)
although the Mississippi Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's dismissal, the Mississippi Supreme Court ultimately reversed and remanded on writ of certiorari
Great American E & S Ins. Co. v. Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., 100 So. 3d 420 (Miss. 2012)
successfully appealed dismissal of defendant by trial court; Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part; on writ of certiorari, Supreme Court affirmed Court of Appeals decision in part and reversed in part; case remanded
5K Farms, Inc. v. Miss Dept. of Revenue, 94 So. 3d 221 (Miss. 2012)
after granting petition for writ of certiorari, the Mississippi Supreme Court affirmed the decision rendered by the Mississippi Court of Appeals
Haag v. Infrasource Corporate Services, LLC, 2012 WL 718876 (S.D. Miss. 2012)
arbitration award affirmed
Great Am. E & S Ins. Co. v. Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., 100 So. 3d 453 (Miss. App. 2012)
successfully obtained reversal by Mississippi Court of Appeals; case remanded for disposition by trial court
5K Farms, Inc. v. Mississippi State Tax Com'n, 94 So. 3d 291 (Miss. App. 2011)
chancery court's ruling affirmed by the Mississippi Court of Appeals
In re Green Hills Dev. Co., LLC, 445 B.R. 647 (Bankr. S.D. Miss. 2011)
contested petition for involuntary bankruptcy filed by lender dismissed
In re Credit Union Liquidity Services, LLC, 2010 WL 3399173 (Tex, App. – Dallas, 2010)
successfully opposed lender's petition for writ of mandamus; Court of Appeals of Texas, Dallas, denied lender's petition
Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. v. Malone, 30 So. 3d 301 (Miss. 2010)
successfully obtained reversal of judgment by the Mississippi Supreme Court; case remanded for further disposition
Patients’ Choice Medical Center of Humphries County, LLC v. Office of the Governor, 2009 WL 531861 (S.D. Miss. 2009)
federal district court denied petition for injunctive relief
Sykes v. Magnolia Healthcare, Inc., 2009 WL 5030673 (N.D. Miss. 2009)
successfully defended healthcare provider against allegations of employment discrimination; case dismissed with prejudice upon disposition of defendant's motion for summary judgment
Education
2008
Mississippi College School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, magna cum laude
2002
University of Mississippi
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Mississippi State University
Speaking Engagements
2018
Anatomy of a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Components of a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit and Strategies for Successfully Litigating Malpractice Claims (II)
2017
Practice in a Flash: Litigation 101 Series
Ethics and Civility
2016
Navigating Insurance Coverage Issues in the Face of Allegations of False Claims Act Violations
Potential for Insurance Coverage for Allegations of Allegations of Violation of the False Claims Act
2016
Anatomy of a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Components of a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit and Strategies for Successfully Litigating Malpractice Claims
2015
Fundamentals of Federally Qualified Health Centers: Handling an HRSA Site Review and Recent Regulatory Trends
Successful Strategies for Representing a Federally Qualified Health Center through a HRSA Site Review
Publications
2015
2015
2013
The MDLA Quarterly
Medicare Compliance Enforcement Trends: Recovery Efforts Brought Under the False Claims Act and Defending the RAC Audit
2009
Mississippi College Law Review
Checkmate: How Sexual Predators in (Your)Space Have Strategically Employed Existing Cyber-Laws to Outflank their Prey
Languages
English
Activity
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