Z.V. “Zeke” Baucum IV

Z.V. “Zeke” Baucum IV is the founder of Baucum Law Firm, PLLC in Laurel, Mississippi, and he serves individuals, families, and businesses. His practice focuses on family law, wills and estates, property law, intellectual property, and business formation. He helps clients address family disputes, protect assets, transfer property, plan estates, and establish business entities.

Zeke earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2013. He received his Master of Science in Economic Development from the same university in 2015. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2018. He was admitted to the Mississippi Bar that year. His education supports his work involving families, property, estates, and businesses.

After law school, Zeke practiced for two years with a small firm and gained experience handling varied client concerns. He returned to Laurel and founded his firm in September 2020. In family matters, he assists clients with disputes requiring practical planning and careful communication. Through his estate and property work, he helps clients prepare documents, protect ownership interests, and transfer assets. He also advises entrepreneurs on business formation and intellectual property concerns.

Z.V. “Zeke” Baucum IV remains involved in Mississippi’s legal community and supports professional education for solo and small-firm lawyers. In 2022, he was appointed co-chair of the Mississippi Bar Young Lawyers Division’s Solo and Small Firm Committee. Through that role, he helped provide continuing legal education and encouraged law school shadowing opportunities. His local roots, business education, and broad legal practice support practical guidance for clients facing important personal and commercial decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Baucum Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, The Mississippi Bar
• Member, Christian Legal Society
• Member, Federalist Society
• Member, Business Law Network
• Member, Student Bar Association

Licensed State

• Mississippi

Education

• University of Mississippi School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Southern Mississippi
  M.S. in Economic Development
• University of Southern Mississippi
  B.S in Business Administration

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