Philip Hearn | Jackson Experienced Litigation Lawyer
Philip C Hearn 
Accident & Injury, Criminal, Divorce & Family Law, Employment, General Practice
- Law Office: Hearn Law Firm
- Jackson Law Firms
- Law School: University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D. 1992
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 31 years
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120 N. Congress Street Jackson 39201 USAccident & Injury Personal Injury Workers' Compensation Car Accident Wrongful Death
2777 Old Canton Road Jackson 39216 USFamily Law Divorce Criminal Personal Injury Car Accident
1640 Lelia Dr Jackson 39216 USBankruptcy & Debt Bankruptcy
1650 Lelia Dr Jackson 39216 USCriminal Felony Misdemeanor Divorce & Family Law Divorce
1675 Lakeland Drive Jackson 39216 USCriminal Divorce & Family Law Accident & Injury Civil & Human Rights Employment
627 Mohawk Avenue Jackson 39216 USAccident & Injury Divorce & Family Law Criminal Lawsuit & Dispute
627 Mowhawk Ave Jackson 39225 USAccident & Injury Personal Injury Car Accident Workers' Compensation Litigation
1855 Lakeland Drive Jackson 39216 USAccident & Injury Personal Injury
4273 I 55 N Jackson 39206 US
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Education and Experience
Philip C. Hearn began his postsecondary career at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. After completing his undergraduate degree, Philip Hearn enrolled at the University of Mississippi School of Law in Oxford, Mississippi. He graduated from this institution with a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1992.
After graduating from law school, Philip Hearn accepted a position as Law Clerk to Presiding Justice Dan M. Lee, Supreme Court of Mississippi. After spending one year in this position, he took a job as an associate at the firm of Langston, Frazer & Sweet, where he remained until 1994. In 1994, Philip Hearn moved on to an associate position at the firm of Maxey, Wann & Begley, where he remained for three years.
In 1997, Philip Hearn accepted a position as a senior associate at the firm of Young, Williams, Henderson & Fuselier. He worked for this firm until 2000, when he co-founded the firm of Hearn & Thomas, PLLC. After spending seven years as a partner in this firm, Philip Hearn established Hearn Law Firm in January of 2008.
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Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Hearn Law Firm | 2008 - Present | |
| Partner | Hearn & Thomas, PLLC | 2000 - 2007 |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi School of Law | J.D. | Law School | 1992 |
| Millsaps College | B.B.A | Business Administration | 1989 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 1992 |
Associations
- Mississippi Association for Justice
Federal Bar Association
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association
Trial Lawyers of America
Honors & Awards
- Philip C. Hearn has received several honors and awards during his career as an attorney, including earning the distinguished BV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. A respected attorney, he has been a frequent guest speaker at both the Mississippi College School of Law and the Tougaloo College, lecturing on such topics as nursing home litigation, criminal law and expungements. In addition, he has also given talks at a number of churches in the Jackson area, discussing important issues such as employment discrimination, criminal law and civil rights.
Cases
RUTH V. EKA CHEMS., INC.
Plaintiff: Attorney for the plaintiff, Steve G. Ruth. Ruth was employed by the defendant, EKA Chemicals Inc. He alleged that the company violated the age discrimination act by terminating because of his age. The defendant countered and presented facts that showed they had given Ruth several opportunities to resume normal work after his injuries. The also contend that his injuries and the subsequent leaves were not related to his age. An investigation showed that while Ruth was claiming to be unable to return to normal work function he was engaged in rigorous sports activities in his free time. The defendants motioned for summary judgement. Based in the information presented to the court a judge found that the plaintiff had failed to present evidence to support his claim of age discrimination. The summary judgement in favor of the defendant was granted and the case was closed.UNITED STATES v DAVIS
Attorney for the Defendant in a case in which a police officer was accused of attempting to bribe another officer with 10k in return, said officer would make a drug charge for the defendant's friend "go away." The officer who was offered the bribe, contacted the FBI who then set up a sting operation. The Defendant paid money down towards the bribe and was subsequently charged and arrested. Said Defendant pled guilty and was sentenced to 25 months in jail.
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Office Hours
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| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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Fee: To learn more about working with Philip C. Hearn, please contact Hearn Law Firm today.
Service Type: Private
Language: English
Update Date: 2015-07-07
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123 N State St
P O Box 5009
Jackson, MS 39296
