Jeffrey Graves
Jackson,MS
Summary
Effective legal professional with more than 10 years of experience in complex criminal and civil practice. Proven track record of successfully representing clients in dispute resolution, trial, and appeal.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
JOHN M. COLETTE & ASSOCIATES
02.2025 - Current
- Represent clients in state and federal court in various criminal law matters ranging from misdemeanor to white-collar and capital offenses.
- Manage a caseload with minimal supervision and collaborate with other attorneys and support staff to ensure seamless case management.
- Make court appearances on behalf of clients in state and federal court for all preliminary, pre-trial, and trial proceedings.
- Engage in negotiations with prosecuting attorneys and charging authorities to reach final disposition of charges.
- Serve as lead or assistant counsel in felony trials in state and federal courts.
Senior Associate
THE COCHRAN FIRM - JACKSON
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Represented clients in various civil and criminal matters in state and federal courts.
- Managed firm caseload from inception through appeal as senior litigation associate with minimal supervision.
- Served as lead or assistant counsel in felony trials, including murder, assault, and simple to aggravated drug charges.
Legal Counsel
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY - City of Jackson
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Advised various City departments regarding policies and procedures, and other risk management and legal services.
- Drafted and negotiated MOUs between City fire and police departments and other local agencies.
- Assisted in complex civil litigation through discovery and trial; representing City Police and Planning & Development Departments in civil trials in state and federal court.
Solo Practitioner
GRAVES LEGAL SERVICES
05.2018 - 12.2022
- Served as sole attorney in private practice focused in entertainment law, criminal law, civil litigation, small business counsel, and alternative dispute resolution.
Associate
SWEET & ASSOCIATES
12.2015 - 02.2018
- Served as assistant counsel in complex civil trials and felony criminal trials; specialized in pre-trial motions practice, and post-trial and appellate brief writing.
- Represented clients in various civil and criminal matters from inception through and appeal.
Associate
MUSGROVE/SMITH LAW
06.2014 - 11.2015
- Served as sole associate attorney in former governor's boutique law firm; worked in collaboration with the Attorney General's Office, representing the State in mass-tort, consumer protection litigation.
Associate
COPELAND COOK TAYLOR & BUSH
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Served as associate in various practice areas, including product liability, insurance and risk management services, transportation, and general litigation.
Education
J.D. -
University of Mississippi School of Law
Oxford, MS05-2012
B.M. - Music Technology
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS01.2012
Skills
- Criminal and civil defense
- Negotiation
- Dispute resolution
- Litigation management
- Oral argument
- Legal research
Websites
Timeline
Senior Associate
JOHN M. COLETTE & ASSOCIATES
02.2025 - Current
Senior Associate
THE COCHRAN FIRM - JACKSON
08.2023 - 01.2025
Legal Counsel
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY - City of Jackson
01.2022 - 07.2023
Solo Practitioner
GRAVES LEGAL SERVICES
05.2018 - 12.2022
Associate
SWEET & ASSOCIATES
12.2015 - 02.2018
Associate
MUSGROVE/SMITH LAW
06.2014 - 11.2015
Associate
COPELAND COOK TAYLOR & BUSH
08.2012 - 05.2014
J.D. -
University of Mississippi School of Law
B.M. - Music Technology
Jackson State University
Associations
Mississippi Bar
Mississippi Children's Museum Board of Directors
Diversity Advisory Board, University of Mississippi School of Law