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.”
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