James Cresswell

James Cresswell is a Shareholder at Evans Petree PC since July 2022, specializing in aviation law, premises liability, trucking litigation, automobile liability defense, insurance coverage, and appeals. Prior to this role, James served as a Member and Attorney at Petkoff and Feigelson from October 2010 to July 2022, and held an attorney position at McDonal Kuhn, PLLC from August 2008 to October 2010, focusing on creditor's rights, medical malpractice defense, and collections among other areas. An earlier career included a law clerk position at the Mississippi Court of Appeals, where several opinions were drafted, as well as internships with The Tollison Law Firm, Haley Barbour for Governor, and the National Cotton Council. James holds a Doctor of Law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government from Mississippi State University.