James W. Shelson

Corporate Officer/Principal at

Phelps Dunbar LLP

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James W.
Shelson is currently a Partner at Phelps Dunbar LLP and a Member of the American Bar Association, International Association of Defense Counsel, Alabama State Bar Association, The Mississippi Bar Association, Capital Area Bar Association, The Bar Association of The Fifth Federal Circuit, and Hinds County Bar Association.
He received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University in 1984 and his graduate degree from The Pennsylvania State University in 1993.

James W. Shelson active positions

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Phelps Dunbar LLP Phelps Dunbar LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
The Mississippi Bar Association	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Alabama State Bar Association Alabama State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a bar association for lawyers	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
American Bar Association American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
The Bar Association of The Fifth Federal Circuit The Bar Association of The Fifth Federal Circuit Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Bar Association of The Fifth Federal Circuit is a professional organization dedicated to improving and facilitating the administration of justice in the federal courts within the Fifth Circuit. The non-profit company is based in New Orleans, LA. It serves attorneys admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, offering membership benefits such as daily email updates of circuit opinions, searchable archives, articles on federal practice and brief writing, court announcements, discounted hotel rates, access to association facilities, and plans for online CLE training. The association hosts events including an annual appellate advocacy seminar, regional seminars, and an appellate oral advocacy competition for young lawyers. It maintains committees focused on civil and criminal law, communications, governance, membership, pro bono service, programming, and young lawyer engagement, providing resources and fostering education, networking, and leadership within the legal community.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Capital Area Bar Association	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
International Association of Defense Counsel	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Hinds County Bar Association Hinds County Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Hinds County Bar Association, operating as the Capital Area Bar Association (CABA), is a voluntary organization serving lawyers, judges, and the judiciary in the metropolitan areas of Madison and Rankin counties. The non-profit company is based in Jackson, MS. It provides opportunities for engagement through luncheon meetings, social events, continuing legal education programs, publications, and key speakers. The association supports pro bono work, addresses diversity issues through scholarships, and maintains communication via its website and social media channels.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Michigan State University Michigan State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Phelps Dunbar LLP Phelps Dunbar LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
The Pennsylvania State University The Pennsylvania State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
American Bar Association American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
International Association of Defense Counsel
Alabama State Bar Association Alabama State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a bar association for lawyers	Commercial Services
The Mississippi Bar Association
Capital Area Bar Association
The Bar Association of The Fifth Federal Circuit The Bar Association of The Fifth Federal Circuit Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Bar Association of The Fifth Federal Circuit is a professional organization dedicated to improving and facilitating the administration of justice in the federal courts within the Fifth Circuit. The non-profit company is based in New Orleans, LA. It serves attorneys admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, offering membership benefits such as daily email updates of circuit opinions, searchable archives, articles on federal practice and brief writing, court announcements, discounted hotel rates, access to association facilities, and plans for online CLE training. The association hosts events including an annual appellate advocacy seminar, regional seminars, and an appellate oral advocacy competition for young lawyers. It maintains committees focused on civil and criminal law, communications, governance, membership, pro bono service, programming, and young lawyer engagement, providing resources and fostering education, networking, and leadership within the legal community.	Commercial Services
Hinds County Bar Association Hinds County Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Hinds County Bar Association, operating as the Capital Area Bar Association (CABA), is a voluntary organization serving lawyers, judges, and the judiciary in the metropolitan areas of Madison and Rankin counties. The non-profit company is based in Jackson, MS. It provides opportunities for engagement through luncheon meetings, social events, continuing legal education programs, publications, and key speakers. The association supports pro bono work, addresses diversity issues through scholarships, and maintains communication via its website and social media channels.	Commercial Services