James Heidelberg

James Heidelberg

Heidelberg, Steinberger, & Burrow, P.A.
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James H. Heidelberg, Esq. – Trial & Appellate Attorney | Mediator & Arbitrator

Location: Pascagoula, Mississippi
Firm: Heidelberg, Steinberger, Burrow & Armer, P.A.
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Professional Overview

James H. Heidelberg is a lifelong resident of Pascagoula, Mississippi, and has practiced law since 1978. His practice focuses on trial and appellate litigation involving personal injury, governmental law, and professional liability matters.

With decades of courtroom experience, Mr. Heidelberg has briefed or argued over eighty cases before the Mississippi Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.
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Experience

Mr. Heidelberg represents:
• Mississippi governmental agencies and political subdivisions
• Clients in personal injury and professional liability matters

He is an approved attorney for the Mississippi Tort Claims Board and maintains an active mediation and arbitration practice, including service as an approved arbitrator for:
• Mississippi Bar Court Annexed Mediation Project
• National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD)

In addition to his litigation practice, he provides governmental and policy consultation to state and national clients.
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Leadership & Public Service

  • Former Member and Chairman, Mississippi Oil & Gas Board (16 years of service)
  • Member, Jackson County Port Authority
  • Appointed to the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL Board)
  • Recognized as one of Mississippi’s Top 50 Most Influential Citizens

Professional Recognition

  • AV Rated – Martindale-Hubbell (since 1994)
  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America (since 1999)
  • Mississippi State Bar Distinguished Service Award (2003)
  • “Lawyer of the Year”: Medical Malpractice (2013)
  • “Lawyer of the Year”: Personal Injury Litigation – Gulf Coast (2016)
  • “Lawyer of the Year”: Super Lawyers – Mid-South Edition (annual selection)

Education

  • J.D., University of Mississippi (1977)
  • B.S. in Political Science & Finance, University of Southern Mississippi (1975)

Admissions

  • Mississippi (1978)
  • Mississippi Supreme Court
  • United States Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. District Courts: Southern District of Mississippi
  • U.S. District Courts: Northern District of Mississippi
  • U.S. District Courts: Southern District of Alabama

Professional Memberships

  • Mississippi Bar
  • Mississippi Bar Foundation
  • Jackson County Bar Association
  • Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association
  • Mississippi Claims Association
  • Defense Research Institute
  • American Inns of Court
  • Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
  • International Association of Defense Counsel

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