Background
Hurt, Joseph Richard was born on November 17, 1953 in Laurel, Mississippi, United States. Son of James Albert Senior and Wanda (Perreault) Hurt.
Hurt, Joseph Richard was born on November 17, 1953 in Laurel, Mississippi, United States. Son of James Albert Senior and Wanda (Perreault) Hurt.
Bachelor, Mississippi College, 1975. Master of Arts, Baylor University, 1978. Juris Doctor, Baylor University, 1979.
Master of Laws, Yale University, 1986.
From assistant professor to associate professor, Mississippi College School Law, Jackson, 1980-1987;
professor, Mississippi College School Law, Jackson, since 1987;
assistant dean, Mississippi College School Law, Jackson, 1982-1984;
associate dean, Mississippi College School Law, Jackson, 1984-1988, 90-91;
dean, Mississippi College School Law, Jackson, since 1991. Chair advising committee rules Mississippi Supreme Court.
The separation of church and state has guaranteed the diversity of religious expressions and the freedom to worship God according to each person’s conscience. However, separation of church and state permit interaction.
It is important to experience of God's grace working in the lives of people. Wisdom and maturity are gained from life experience, especially during the prayer and sharing stories with other Christians.
Member American Bar Association (legal education and admission to bar section), Mississippi Bar Association (board directors young lawyers division 1981-1984, 87-90, co-chairman minority involvement committee), Hinds County Bar Association (nominating committee, pro bono committee), Charles Clark Inn, American Inns of Court (secretary-treasurer).
Avocations: antiques, furniture refinishing, photography, fishing.
Married Jan Marie Jones, August 13, 1977. Children: Rosanna Marie, Jan Elizabeth, Margaret Delle.