John H. Stevens

Attorney

Attorney John Stevens offers decades of legal experience helping injured workers and accident victims in Mississippi and Louisiana, focusing his practice on:

  • Workers’ compensation law
  • Social Security Disability
  • Car, truck and bus accidents
  • Products liability
  • Maritime law
  • Premises liability

Getting injured on the job, on the road or anywhere else in life can be devastating for you and your family. It is our firm’s goal to secure you maximum compensation for your injuries, so you can get back on your feet and back to living your life.

Contact Stevens Law Firm today.

“At the end of the day, my passion lies with people and helping them seek the fair outcomes they deserve.”

Jackson Mississippi Attorney

Our attorney, John Stevens, began his legal career after graduating from the Mississippi College School of Law in 1989. During his law school years, he served as a Chief Justice on the Mississippi College Honor Court, as well as a staff member for the Mississippi College Law Review. John has been practicing law ever since, amassing nearly three decades of experience. He has also earned widespread recognition for his legal excellence.

In his spare time, John is an outdoorsman who enjoys running, hunting, and fishing. But few things are as important as spending time with his wife and two children.

Born: Hammond, Louisiana, October 19, 1963; admitted to bar, 1989, Mississippi; 1990, Louisiana.

Education: Southeastern Louisiana College (B.A., 1986); Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 1989). Phi Delta Phi (President, Keady Inn, 1988-1989). Chief Justice, Mississippi College Honor Court, 1988-1989. Recipient, American Jurisprudence Awards in Contracts II and Criminal Law. Staff Member, Mississippi College Law Review, 1987-1989.

Hobbies: John is an avid runner and outdoorsman who enjoys hunting and fishing but his favorite pastime is spending time with his wife and two children. His daughter sings and plays guitar while his son is active in multiple sports.

Member: Hinds County, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations; The Mississippi Bar; Mississippi Association for Justice; Louisiana Association for Justice; The American Association of Justice; former member of the Board of Governors and former member of the Executive Committee.
Licensed to Practice: All Federal and State Courts in Mississippi and Louisiana; United States Supreme Court.

Practice Areas: Workers’ Compensation Law; Personal Injury Law; Product Liability Law; Medical Negligence; Automobile Wrecks; 18-Wheeler Wrecks; Maritime Law.

  • Selected as a Super Lawyer® for 2012-2018 (Less than 5% of U.S. attorneys)
  • Received the highest rating by Martindale Hubbell for ethics and legal skills for the past 15 years-AV Rated®
  • Nominated for inclusion in Super Lawyer® for the last four years, including 2015.
  • Has also been nominated for membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and National Association of Distinguished Counsel® for 2015.
  • Has handled injury cases in many states across the US.

John H Stevens Cases

Bar Admissions

  • Mississippi, 1989
  • Louisiana, 1990

Education

  • Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Mississippi
    • J.D. – 1989
    • Law Review: Mississippi College Law Review, Staff Member, 1987 – 1989
  • Southeastern Louisiana College
    • B.A. – 1986

Honors and Awards

  • Chief Justice, Mississippi College Honor Court, 1987 – 1989
  • Recipient, American Jurisprudence Awards in Contracts II and Criminal Law
  • Nominated for selection in National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Inc. (NAOPIA)
  • Nominated for selection to America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators ®

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Hinds County Bar Association, Member
  • Louisiana State Bar Association, Member
  • American Bar Association, Member
  • The Mississippi Bar, Member
  • Mississippi Association for Justice, Member
  • Louisiana Association for Justice, Member
  • The American Association of Justice, Member
  • Board of Governors, Former member
  • Executive Committee, Former member

Fraternities/Sororities

  • Phi Delta Phi