John Giddens, Personal Injury Attorney in Jackson, Mississippi
Over 34 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability
Jackson, MS
Practicing personal injury in Jackson since 1992.
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John Giddens is an attorney based in Jackson, MISSISSIPPI. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. John has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Giddens Law Firm PA.
- Based in
- Jackson, MISSISSIPPI
- Experience
- over 34 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from Jackson, MISSISSIPPI.
- Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About John Giddens: John Giddens is an attorney based in Jackson, MISSISSIPPI. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. John has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Giddens Law Firm PA.
Areas of practice
John's practice areas in Jackson
John concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Personal Injury cases in Jackson, Mississippi
John takes personal injury matters in Jackson, Mississippi. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Jackson, Mississippi
John takes product liability matters in Jackson, Mississippi. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Biography
John Giddens, personal injury attorney serving Jackson
John Giddens is an attorney based in Jackson, MISSISSIPPI. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. John has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Giddens Law Firm PA. John works from Jackson, Mississippi and takes on personal injury matters across the region.
John Giddens is the founding member of Giddens Law Firm, a personal injury law firm in Jackson, Mississippi. He established the firm in 1999, dedicated to those who cannot help themselves. Mr. Giddens is a victim’s rights advocate who chooses to represent the interests of individuals over corporations. His practice is devoted to helping Mississippians seek justice after an accident caused by negligence.
Mr. Giddens has extensive experience in several areas of legal practice, including leading counsel in multi-million dollar medical malpractice, premises liability, product liability, and personal injury cases.
Before starting his law firm, Mr. Giddens was trial counsel at Diaz, Lewis, and Giddens from 1994 to 1999. He was also an Associate at Brunini Grantham Grower & Hewes, handling legal research for the Oil and Gas Department.
Mr. Giddens was recently named to the Best Lawyer in America list for 2025 by Best Lawyers and has been listed on the Mid-South Super Lawyers list. He was also named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America by the America Trial Lawyers Association, one of Mississippi’s 10 Best by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, and is a member of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. He was named a Fellow of the American Association for Justice’s National College of Advocacy in 2012. In 2014, Memphis Magazine recognized him as a Mid-South Top Lawyer for “excellence and achievements in the legal community.”
He is a member of the Mississippi Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. Mr. Giddens received his J.D. at the University of Mississippi School of Law and his B.B.A. in Management at the University of Mississippi.
How John handles personal injury matters
John Giddens is the founding member of Giddens Law Firm, a personal injury law firm in Jackson, Mississippi. He established the firm in 1999, dedicated to those who cannot help themselves. Mr. Giddens is a victim’s rights advocate who chooses to represent the interests of individuals over corporations. His practice is devoted to helping Mississippians seek justice after an accident caused by…
The kind of cases John takes
John reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters in Jackson and the surrounding Mississippi area.
Credentials
Credentials — where John studied and practices
University of Mississippi
JD · 1992
University of Mississippi
BA · 1998
Jurisdictions
John's state bar admissions
Mississippi, The Mis
1992 · ACTIVE
John studied at JD in University of Mississippi and BA in University of Mississippi.
Law school and academic background
John completed JD in University of Mississippi and BA in University of Mississippi. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice John runs in Mississippi is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
John's legal honors and published work
John has received 11 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Top Lawyer, Memphis Magazine
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mississippi's 10 Best, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Assocation of Distinguished Counsel
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, The Americna Trial Lawyers Association
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, American Association For Justice National College of Advocacy
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyerws
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Top Lawyer, Memphis Magazine (2026).
Locations
John Giddens's office in Jackson
John's primary office is at 226 North President Street, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Giddens Law Firm PA
226 North President Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
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How to hire John Giddens — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with John usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
John charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; John will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Jackson, Mississippi
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for John
John discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. John confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
John's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about John Giddens
How much does it cost to hire John for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does John offer a free consultation?
John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check John's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Mississippi typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can John take my case if I'm outside Jackson?
John is licensed in Mississippi. Matters governed by Mississippi law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — John will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with John?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is John accepting new personal injury clients right now?
John's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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