James K. Dossett Jr., shareholder in the Jackson office, concentrates his practice in the areas of taxation and estate planning. He has extensive experience in income tax planning for corporations and individuals, estate planning, family limited partnerships and closely held corporations.
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Tax Law since 1995; Trusts and Estates since 2003; and Non-Profit/Charities Law since 2008; Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law since 2011
- Named the Best Lawyers' 2011 Jackson, MS Tax Lawyer of the Year
- Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers 2006, 2007 and 2008
- Member – Mississippi (Tax Section, Estates and Trusts Section; Executive Committee, 1988 – 1990; Chairman, 1991 – 1992), Capital Area (Bylaws Committee and former Chair of Budget Committee) and American Bar Associations
- Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants (Chairman, Taxation Committee, 1980 – 1982, 1986 – 1988; Member, Board of Governors, 1982 – 1983)
- President – Jackson Tax Forum (1982 – 83)
- Fellow – American College of Tax Counsel
- Fellow – Mississippi Bar Foundation (Board of Directors from 1992 – 1995)
- Gold medal on CPA exam for highest score in state of Mississippi*
- New York University, LL.M. in Taxation, 1969
- University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., 1968
- Millsaps College, B.A. in Accounting, 1965, cum laude
*Baker Donelson is not a CPA firm.