R. Jonathan Franco
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R. Jonathan Franco
Biography
Jonathan Franco is a personal injury and workers' compensation attorney that takes pride in his court room ability, his personal investment in his clients, and his work ethic. He was raised in Montgomery, Alabama and attended the University of Alabama, where he received his undergraduate degree in political science, with a minor in English. Jonathan went on to earn his law degree at Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson, Mississippi.
Before partnering with Haug,Farrar & Franco, Jonathan was a litigation associate at a well-respected Ocean Springs law firm, focusing primarily on personal injury, workers’ compensation and family law cases. He has tried personal injury and insurance dispute cases to verdict in both state and federal courts in Mississippi and has also received favorable judgments in complex, high asset divorce trials.
Jonathan lives in Ocean Springs, is an avid football fan and enjoys kayak fishing and boating. He is currently the president of the Ocean Springs Rotary Club, which keeps him very active in the community. He is heavily involved in the Mississippi Association for Justice (MAJ) which is an association of trial lawyers. Within MAJ, he serves on the Board of Governors representing the Jackson County Circuit Court division.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees - 25% for workers' compensation 35-40% for personal injury depending on whether I have to file a lawsuit.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Partner and Attorney Haug & Farrar, PLLC
Year: 2017 - Current
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Associate Attorney Denham Law Firm, PLLC
Year: 2013 - 2017
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President Elect Rotary Club of Ocean Springs
Year: 2014 - Current
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Professional Associations
The Mississippi Bar  # 104562 Member (Current)
Mississippi Association for Justice Board of Governors and Treasurer of the New Lawyers Division (2013 - Current)
American Association for Justice (2013 - Current)
Southern Trial Lawyers Association (2013 - Current)
Publications
Preparing Your Life Care Planner for Cross Examination Voir Dire Magazine (June, 2016)
Conscience Sedation in Medical Malpratice Voir Dire Magazine (June, 2017)
Awards
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Top 40 Under 40
The National Trial Lawyers 2019.0
Note: The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is a professional organization composed of the top trial lawyers from each state or region who are under the age of 40. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those trial lawyers practicing civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law. Membership is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile measured by objective and uniformly applied standards in compliance with state bar and national Rule 4-7. Invitees must exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership as a young lawyer under the age of 40. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase objective process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. Each of our distinguished Top 40 under 40 members strives to encompass the knowledge, skill, experience and success held by only the best lawyers in America. It is our mission to promote a unique and professional networking opportunity for young lawyers, while developing progressive ideas to pursue justice for those injured by the negligence of others, to educate the public about the importance of access to courts that are free of bias and undue influence, and to protect the right of trial by jury.
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Rising Star
Mississippi Association for Justice 2018.0
Education
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Mississippi College School of Law J.D. (2013) | Law
Year: 2010 - 2013
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University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa B.S. (2007) | Majored in Political Science, Minor in English
Year: 2003 - 2007
Speaking Engagements
Rainmaking 101: Marketing for Newer Lawyers, Bridging the Gap, Gulfport, MS, June 6, 2017, Mississippi Bar Association
Rainmaking 101: Marketing for Newer Lawyers, Bridging the Gap, Gulfport, MS, June 6, 2017, Mississippi Bar Association
Websites
Haug, Farrar & Franco, PLLC
528 Jackson Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564