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Jack L Denton
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About Jack
Biography
Jack Denton grew up in Biloxi where he attended Biloxi High School. He then went on to the University of Southern Mississippi where he received his B.A. in Speech Communication and an M.S. in Public relations. Jack received his law degree from Michigan State University in 2000. Jack grew up playing football, baseball, and running track. He enjoys watching the Eagles, Saints, and Spartans when he is not deer hunting or fishing. Jack is married and the proud father of two beautiful girls. He and his wife Jean share a love for the outdoors and CrossFit. When they are not at the gym, they are hiking, biking, or hanging out by the pool.
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Licensed in Mississippi for 25 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 2000
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Jack Denton
6242 Highway 98, Suite 20, Post Office Box 17943, Hattiesburg, MS, 39402
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Personal Injury
Posted by Leah | May 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Very attentive- would definitely recommend!
Jack helped us through a tough situation after my minor daughter was involved in a serious car accident. He worked with the insurance agencies to reach a more than agreeable settlement, and helped us to establish a conservatorship for her. He patiently explained all the steps we would take and walked...
Jack L Denton's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked on cases with Jack and I refer him cases. He is thorough, diligent, and hard-working. I enjoy working with Jack."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jack is an incredible attorney. He is honest, hardworking, and genuinely cares about his clients. Jack is extremely knowledgeable on the law and is a very talented trial lawyer. I would recommend Jack to anyone seeking competent legal counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Jack since he served our community as an assistant District Attorney. Jack has integrity, and I always found him to be honest in my dealings with him. He has a lot of experience in the court room and is an asset to our legal community."
George Schmidt
Criminal defense lawyer
Tangi Carter
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2007
Citizen of the Year Award, Biloxi Branch of the NAACP
2006
The Jerry Mauldin Corporate Award, Mississippi State NAACP
2005
President's Award, Mississippi Bar Association, Young Lawyer Division
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Jack Denton
2010 - 2018
Assistant District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney
2008 - 2010
Assistant Attorney General, Mississippi Attorney General
2002 - 2008
Partner, The Denton Law Firm PLLC
Associations
2000 - Present
Mississippi BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Sanchez Duncan v. State of Mississippi
Affirmed
Eddrick Cyrus v. State of Mississippi
Affirmed
James Clark v. State of Mississippi
Affirmed
Thomas Flynt v. State of Mississippi
Affirmed
Joe Johnson v. State of Mississippi
Affirmed
Gyrone McSwain v. State of Mississippi
Affirmed
Education
2000
Michigan State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of Southern Mississippi
MS - Master of Science
1996
University of Southern Mississippi
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2021
25th Annual Family Law Continuing Legal Education
Family Law
2020
FastCLE
New Lawyer Program
2019
Recognition and Elimination of Sex Harassment
Recognition and Elimination of Sex Harassment
2019
Guardian ad Litem Training
Guardian ad Litem
2019
Goodwill in Small Service Business: A Guide for Attorneys & Judges
Goodwill in Small Service Business
2019
FastCLE
New Lawyer Program
2019
Ethics & Privilege Issues: Witnesses
Ethics & Privilege Issues: Witnesses
2019
Avoiding Contested Adoptions & Limiting Attorney Liability
Avoiding Contested Adoptions & Limiting Attorney Liability
2019
2019 Fall Parent Defender Training
Parent Defense
2017
Law Enforcement Training Academy
Constitutional & Criminal Law
2017
Hattiesburg Police Academy
Constitutional & Criminal Law
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What am i facing for possession of 15 grams of meth ?
31 May 2021
Q&A
My wife and I went through a road block they found drugs they said in the car I was borrowing? Charges are pos with inten
31 May 2021
Q&A
Can I change the name of a minor (daughter) to my last name?
13 May 2021