J. Miles Forks

Overview

Miles is an associate 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.”