



Areas of Practice
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Business Formation and Governance guiding entrepreneurs in structuring businesses and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
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Probate & Estate Administration - handling the legal process of settling estates after someone passes away.
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Estate Planning & Trusts - helping individuals and families create wills, trusts, and other legal tools to protect assets and ensure smooth transitions.
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Contracts & Negotiation - drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts to protect business and personal interests.
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Business Law & Compliance - helping businesses navigate laws, regulations, and governance requirements to minimize risk and stay legally sound.
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Leases & Property Agreements – assisting landlords and tenants with lease agreements, commercial property leases, and related legal matters.
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Residential & Commercial Closings – handling real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, and title transfers.
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Tax & Trust Planning – assisting families in minimizing taxes and preserving generational wealth through strategic estate and tax planning.
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Charitable Giving & Philanthropy – advising individuals and organizations on structuring charitable contributions to maximize impact and tax benefits.
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Nonprofit Law – assisting nonprofit organizations with formation, governance, compliance, and tax-exempt status.
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Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Asset Purchases – advising businesses on buying, selling, and merging companies while protecting their financial interests.
Honors & Awards
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Peer Review Editor, Mississippi Law Journal
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Outstanding Student Award, Wills and Estates - awarded to the student with the highest grade in this area of law
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Super Lawyers (2024, Rising Star, Business & Corporate) - recognized for excellence in business and corporate law.
Clerkships
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Law Clerk, The Honorable Michael T. Parker, United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
Professional Associations & Activities
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Member and Vice-president, South Central Mississippi Bar Association
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Member and Past Director, Hattiesburg Area Young Lawyers Association
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Member, Grace Temple Church, Hattiesburg

John M. Guice, Jr.
Phone: 601.264.3309
Fax: 601.264.6044
Email: jguice@jacksonfirm.com
Education
University of Mississippi School of Law,
J.D., magna cum laude
University of Southern Mississippi,
B.S., Major: Business Administration,
Highest honors