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John S. Grant IV

Founding Attorney

John is a lifelong Mississippian from the Jackson area. In 2022, John co-founded Grant Legal Group, PA, with his wife, Brooke. He is the firm’s president.  

Before starting Grant Legal Group, John was an equity-owning member of Shows Law Firm PLLC. He also spent 8 years in public service as an attorney for the Mississippi Court of Appeals. As the Court of Appeals’ opinions editor, John worked on over 2,500 published opinions in various areas of the law—both civil and criminal. 

In private practice, John has successfully argued multiple appeals before the Mississippi Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Additionally, John’s practice includes a range of family-law and wills-and-estates matters. He is an advisor to Catholic Charities Adoption Agency and finalizes the agency’s adoptions in Mississippi.     

John and Brooke live in Ridgeland with their two children, Jack and Will. They are active members of Highlands Presbyterian Church. 

Education 

University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., 2009, magna cum laude 

  • Mississippi Law Journal, Associate Articles Editor
  • Dean J.W. Bunkley, Jr., Memorial Scholarship
  • Concentration in Criminal Law, with Honors 
  • Christian Legal Society 

Mississippi State University, B.A., 2006, summa cum laude 

  • President of Pre-Law Society 
  • John C. Stennis Scholarship
  • Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award for Political Science

Jackson Preparatory School, 2002 Graduate 

Bar Admissions 

Mississippi State and Federal Courts (2009–present) 

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (2019–present)  

Professional Associations and Membership 

Appellate Practice Section of the Mississippi Bar (2015–present) 

Rankin County Bar Association (2018–present)

Madison County Bar Association 

Practice Areas

Appeals   

  • Civil 
  • Criminal 

Family Law

  • Adoptions 
  • Guardianships and Conservatorships 
  • Divorce 
  • Child Custody and Support 

Wills and Estates 

  • Draft Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Healthcare Directives
  • Estate Administrations and Probate 
  • Will Contests and Estate Litigation 

Legal Experience   

Co-Founder, Grant Legal Group, PA  

Equity Owning Member, Shows Law Firm PLLC (2020–2022)

Associate Attorney, Shows Law Firm PLLC (2018–2020)

Editor of Opinions, Mississippi Court of Appeals (2012-2018) 

Law Clerk, MS Court of Appeals Judge James D. Maxwell, II (2009–2012)

Clerk for National Association of Attorneys General, Washington, DC (2008)

Extern for United States Attorney, Northern District of Mississippi (2009)

Intern for Chief Justice James W. Smith, Jr., Mississippi Supreme Court (2008)

Intern for Chief Judge L. Joseph Lee, Mississippi Court of Appeals (2007)

Community 

Member, Highlands Presbyterian Church 

Advisor to Catholic Charities Adoption Agency 

Other 

Approved Attorney by Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services to Perform Foster-Care Adoptions 

Published Cases

Page v. Graves, 283 So. 3d 269 (Miss. Ct. App. 2019) 

White v. Whitehead, 300 So. 3d 1078 (Miss. Ct. App. 2020)

Jennings v. State, 311 So. 3d 712 (Miss. Ct. App. 2021)

Roley v. Roley, 329 So. 3d 473 (Miss. Ct. App. 2021)  

Ellis v. Ellis, 334 So. 3d 1148 (Miss. 2022)

Davis v. Davis, 360 So. 3d 196 (Miss. 2023)

John may be reached by email at john@grantlegalgroup.com or by calling (601) 827-3031.

Attorney Profiles
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  • John S. Grant IV
  • John S. Grant III
Our Reviews

“John was very professional throughout the entire process and made heartfelt recommendations along the way.”

“No doubt that he is one of the best attorneys Mississippi can take pride in.”

“I am glad I found John Grant to help me through a difficult time. ”

“His litigation style saves his client's money and gets them good results.”

Stephen

“John was very detail oriented and took the time to review and include any and all information to bring us to success!”

“We hired John Grant as our attorney to have my daughter adopted by her step dad! The process was kept simple for my family and myself! ”

Kayla

“John handled my family's adoption and he did a great job! He was very attentive to detail and made sure everything was lined up for adoption day. ”

Lindsey

“John Grant was beyond patient and understanding of my situation. I would gladly recommend him and this firm to others.”

JoAnna
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