John M. Lassiter

John M. Lassiter is a partner in Burr & Forman’s Jackson office whose practice centers on construction litigation, commercial litigation, and financial services litigation. He regularly represents commercial and industrial owners, general contractors, banks, financial corporations, insurance companies, railroads, and retailers. His work addresses disputes involving major projects, business relationships, and financial claims. Clients rely on him to evaluate complex records, develop litigation strategy, and advocate through contested proceedings.

Lassiter earned a J.D. from Mississippi College School of Law, where he served as Projects Editor for the Mississippi College Law Review. His verified sources do not provide undergraduate education. His law school experience strengthened the legal research, writing, and analytical skills that are central to a litigation practice involving construction projects, commercial disputes, and financial services. That foundation supports his ability to organize complicated facts and present legal positions clearly in high-stakes matters.

Lassiter’s representative experience includes work connected with a multibillion-dollar startup project and corporate disputes in Mississippi state and federal courts. His firm profile also reports a $1.26 million shareholder verdict. Construction matters may involve project performance, contractual obligations, design or scheduling issues, and other claims arising during development. His commercial and financial services work similarly requires careful review of agreements, business records, and the legal duties of the parties involved.

John M. Lassiter brings a litigation-focused approach to matters involving construction, business disputes, and financial services. His practice combines industry-specific project knowledge with experience in state and federal court proceedings. Lassiter’s work for owners, contractors, financial institutions, insurers, railroads, retailers, and other businesses reflects a practical emphasis on understanding the client’s operations, identifying the core disputed issues, and pursuing a clear litigation strategy suited to the matter.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Burr & Forman LLP
• Member, Alabama State Bar
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Member, The Mississippi Bar
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Central Mississippi Bar Association
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Member, Fondren Church
• Youth soccer and baseball coach, YCMA
• Mentor of future advocates, Mississippi Annual High School Youth Legislature Conference

Licensed State

• Alabama
• Georgia
• Mississippi

Education

• Mississippi College School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Mississippi College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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