Since joining Brunini in 1995, James McCullough has developed a diverse commercial litigation and creditors’ rights practice. He regularly represents secured and unsecured creditors in account and contract litigation, debt restructuring and workouts, and consumer and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. James is experienced in representing companies and individuals in state and federal court litigation concerning a variety of legal issues, including contract disputes, land disputes, business torts, lender and mortgage servicer liability, creditors’ rights, premises liability, oil and gas disputes, right of way disputes, products liability and personal injury. He regularly advises companies on matters involving debt collection and asset foreclosure, as well as the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and other state and federal laws and regulations governing creditors’ and debt collectors’ activities.

James has been recognized by Best Lawyers® in America in the field of Litigation-Bankruptcy.

Representative Matters

• Nabers v. Mississippi State Tax Commission, 665 F.Supp.2d 692 (S.D. Miss. 2009)
• Fouche’ v. Shapiro & Massey L.L.P., 575 F.Supp.2d 776 (S.D. Miss 2008)
• Robley v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi, 935 So.2d 990 ( Miss. 2006)(defense verdict on remand)
• Robley v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi, 935 So.2d 1021 (Miss.Ct.App. 2005)
• Southeast Supply Header, LLC v. 40 Acres in Forrest County, Miss., 2007 WL 4459092 (December 14, 2007)
• In re B.C. Rogers Poultry, Inc. and B.C. Rogers Processors, Inc.; United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Mississippi (Jointly Administered); Ch. 11 Case No. 3-01-06516– Co-Counsel for Debtors in Possession
• In re Lochwood Investors I, LTD, Lochwood Place Apartments North, LTD, and Lochwood Place Apartments Phase III, LTD (Jointly Administered); Ch. 11 Case No. 05-07357 – Lead Counsel for Debtors in Possession.

Speeches & Publications

• "The Mississippi Limited Liability Company: A New Choice For Mississippi," 64 Miss. L. J. 117 (1994).
• "Debt Collection Practices and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act," The Peoples Law School lecture series (1999).
  

Community & Professional Activities

• Capital Area Bar Association
• Mississippi Bar Association
• Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association
• American Bar Association
• American Bankruptcy Institute
• Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference, Program Chair (2008-09)
• Local Rules Committee, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of Mississippi (2009)
• St. Richard Catholic School Advisory Council (2002-2006)
• Diocesan School Advisory Council, Catholic Diocese of Jackson, Mississippi (2010-present)
• Leadership Madison County, Trustee (2010-present)
• District Committee Chairperson, Andrew Jackson Council, Boy Scouts of America (2007-2011)
• District Chairman, Eastern District, Andrew Jackson Council, BSA (2011)
• Cub Master, Pack 30, St. Richard Catholic Church (2006-2011)
• Pack Committee Chairperson, Pack 30, St. Richard Catholic Church (2011-present)
• Assistant Scout Master, Troop 30, St. Richard Catholic Church (2009-present)
• South Madison County Soccer Organization (Volunteer and Coach, 2004-2009)
• Madison-Ridgeland Youth Club (Volunteer and Coach, 2002-2009)