James Shelson

Practice Areas

Jim Shelson has more than 30 years of experience in first party property coverage and defense, third party insurance defense, bad faith, complex civil litigation, commercial disputes, and appeals. He has a history of giving clients a candid assessment of their matter to deliver predictability and avoid surprises. His practice includes a broad array of challenging subject matter across many industries, often involving technical expert evidence in engineering, science, toxicology, epidemiology, and causation. He has substantial jury and bench trial and appellate experience in state and federal courts. Jim is licensed in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. He is also the author of a book about Mississippi chancery court practice.

Professional Memberships

The Mississippi Bar

The Alabama State Bar

The Florida State Bar

American Bar Association, Trial Practice Section & Tort, Trial and Insurance Practice Section

Fifth Circuit Bar Association

Capital Area Bar Association

International Association of Defense Counsel, Toxic and Hazardous Substances Litigation Committee - Chair

Education