Mr. Middleton practices primarily in the areas of Bankruptcy, and Family Law (child custody and support). Additionally, Mr. Middleton offers assistance with Wills and Estates (wills, trust, life estates, power of attorney, guardianships, conservatorships, and end of life directives), and Business/Commercial Litigation.

Bar Admissions

• All Mississippi State Courts
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi 
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi 
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Education

• Juris Doctor 

                       University of Mississippi School of Law, Oxford MS. 

• Master of Science in Business Administration 

                       Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. 

• Bachelor of Business Administration 

                       Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. 

• Associate of Applied Science 

                       Wood Junior College, Mathiston, MS. 

Pro Bono Work

• The Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project

• Access to Justice Initiative, The Mississippi Bar

Associations

• National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Civic 

• Tupelo Luncheon Civitan Club

James Tinsley practices primarily in the areas of Immigration Law,
Pharmaceutical and Medical Malpractice,  Personal Injury,  DUI/DWI, and  
Criminal Defense.

Bar Admissions

• All Mississippi State Courts
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi 
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi 
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
• U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals for Petitions and Review for cases arising out of the Memphis Immigration Court.

Education

Mr. Tinsley established high standards early in his educational career.  Attending the University of Mississippi, School of Pharmacy, he earned a Bachelor of Science in 1993, graduating Cum Laude.  Pursuing his legal calling at the same institution,he was awarded his Juris Doctor in 1997, graduating Magna Cum Laude and ranking sixth out of 113 students.  Following graduation, he worked as an associate attorney for three years before embarking on a career as a pharmacist and pharmacy manager for Winn-Dixie, Family Meds, and Fred’s, Inc.  After 15 successful years, Mr. Tinsley returned to his legal pursuits.

Pro Bono Work

• The Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project

Associations

• AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association)

• American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

• The Federalist Society

• Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership

• American Bar Association