Office of the City Attorney, Jackson, Mississippi
Claire Barker is an experienced attorney currently serving as Deputy City Attorney at the Office of the City Attorney in Jackson, Mississippi since June 2014. With a focus on civil matters, Claire represents various counties and municipalities in liability cases involving law enforcement and Section 1983 litigation, while also preparing and arguing appeals in higher courts. Prior roles include Judicial Law Clerk at the Mississippi Supreme Court and Senior Associate at Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP, as well as an earlier position as Deputy City Attorney in Jackson, where Claire handled civil rights litigation and police misconduct claims. Claire began legal practice as an Associate Attorney at Whittington & McGehee, PLLC, specializing in family law and personal injury cases. Education includes a Juris Doctor from Mississippi College School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government from Southeastern Louisiana University.
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Office of the City Attorney, Jackson, Mississippi
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The City Attorney serves as legal advisor and attorney for the City of Jackson. Our mission is to provide legal assistance and representation for the City of Jackson and its boards and commissions. Activities of the Office of the City Attorney include advising the Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, City Council, department directors, and other City employees; prosecuting misdemeanor complaints; attending City Council meetings and serving as legal counsel during such meetings; supporting the legislative and administrative processes involving ordinances, litigation, contracts, legal research, legal opinions, and liens; and representing and defending the City's legal interests and rights before all judicial, legislative, and administrative tribunals. The Office of the City Attorney does not provide legal advice to members of the public. The Office of the City Attorney is limited to providing legal advice, counsel and representation to the Mayor, City Council members, City officials, and departments in all civil matters regarding the City of Jackson.