James H. Heidelberg

James H. Heidelberg is an attorney with Heidelberg Steinberger, Burrow & Armer, P.A. in Pascagoula, Mississippi, where he has practiced since 1978. Heidelberg focuses primarily on trial and appellate litigation involving personal injury, governmental law, and professional liability. He represents Mississippi governmental agencies and political subdivisions, advises public officials, and provides governmental and policy consultation. His practice also includes mediation and arbitration for clients seeking alternatives to traditional litigation.

Heidelberg earned his J.D. from the University of Mississippi and a B.S. in Political Science and Finance from the University of Southern Mississippi. As a legal intern in 1977, he became the first intern to present oral argument before the Mississippi Supreme Court, resulting in reversal of a capital murder conviction. His academic background and early appellate experience provided a foundation for decades of courtroom advocacy, government counseling, and complex legal analysis.

Heidelberg has briefed or argued more than 80 cases before the Mississippi Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court. He is an approved attorney for the Mississippi Tort Claims Board and maintains an active mediation and arbitration practice. His appellate and governmental experience spans personal injury, professional liability, administrative issues, and disputes involving public agencies, political subdivisions, and state government interests.

James H. Heidelberg has held an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 1994 and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 1999 across several practice areas. He received the Mississippi State Bar Distinguished Service Award in 2003 and has earned Super Lawyers recognition. His public service includes 16 years on the Mississippi Oil & Gas Board, appointment to the Jackson County Port Authority in 2022, and appointment to Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning Board in 2024.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Heidelberg, Steinberger, P.A
• Member, The Mississippi Bar
• Member, Mississippi Bar Foundation
• Member, Jackson County Bar Association
• Member, Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Member, International Association of Defense Counsel

Licensed State

• Mississippi

Education

• University of Mississippi
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Southern Mississippi
  Bachelor of Science (BS)