Overview
Miles is a shareholder in the firm’s Oxford office practicing in federal and state courts across Mississippi. Miles’ practice is diverse. He represents individuals, businesses, and governmental entities in various matters. A large part of his practice is dedicated to civil defense litigation – including premises and product liability cases – public entity liability, and Section 1983 actions. His practice also includes workers’ compensation.
Miles is a highly-regarded member of the Mississippi Bar, evidenced by his past appointment to the Bench-Bar Liaison Committee and current service on the Professionalism Committee. Miles also contributes to the legal profession through scholarship in his spare time. He recently authored articles in The Quarterly, a publication of the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association, titled: “Mississippi’s Misnomer of the Allied-Litigant Doctrine,” and “It’s Closing Time, Can They Stay or Can They Go? Considerations for a Mississippi Dram-Shop Case.”
Professional Affiliations
- Lafayette County Bar Association
- Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association
- Oxford Area Young Lawyers Association
- Mississippi Bar Association
- Bench-Bar Liaison Committee, 2019 – 2020
- Professionalism Committee, 2020 – 2021
Community/Civic Activities
- Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi, L.O.U. Barksdale Club Advisory Committee
- Mississippi Republican Party, Lafayette County Executive Committee
- Knights of Columbus
- Rotary Club of Oxford, Programs Chair
Related News
- Mississippi’s Misnomer of the Allied-Litigant Doctrine -Article by Attorney J. Miles Forks
- Forks Appointed to The Mississippi Bar’s Bench-Bar Liaison Committee
Notable Cases
- Daniel Coker Prevails in Breach of Contract Dispute Over Covid-19 Pandemic Hand-Sanitizer Packaging
- Appellate Court Affirms Decision that Employee’s Injury was not Causally Related to Job
- Byars and Forks Obtained Defense Verdict in Action Filed Against City
- Workers’ Compensation Claim Dismissed
Reported Cases
- Daniel Coker Prevails in Breach of Contract Dispute Over Covid-19 Pandemic Hand-Sanitizer Packaging