Background
Compton, James N. was born on August 18, 1949 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States.
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James N. Compton
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Southwestern at Memphis (Bachelor of Arts, 1971). University of Mississippi (Juris Doctor, 1976).
Career
Worked at Compton, Crowell and Hewitt, Professional limited liability company (Biloxi, Mississippi) specializing in Insurance Defense, Products Liability, Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation, Energy and Utilities, Corporate, Probate, Admiralty, Real Estate, and Labor and Employment. Admitted to the bar, 1976, Mississippi, United States. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Sixth and Eleventh Circuits and United States.
Supreme Court.
Law Clerk to Honorary John M. Roper, 1976-1977.
Prosecuting Attorney, City of Biloxi, 1981-1982. Municipal Court Judge, City of Biloxi, 1982-1985.
City Attorney, City of Biloxi, 1989-1990. Member: Harrison County (President, Young Lawyers Section, 1980-1981) and American Bar Associations.
Mississippi State Bar.
Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. Compton, Crowell & Hewitt is a litigation-oriented firm which concentrates in the areas of insurance defense, corporate and commercial law. The firm employs experienced paralegal staff and computerized litigation support to effectively handle complex litigation.
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Membership
Member: Harrison County (President, Young Lawyers Section, 1980-1981) and American Bar Associations. Mississippi State Bar. Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute.
