John "Jack" C. McCants III

Jack McCants represents numerous clients in general litigation, product liability, and toxic tort matters throughout the United States. 

Jack has considerable experience defending general product liability, personal injuries, construction contract formation and project representation (all phases), construction defect litigation, toxic tort, and pharmaceutical matters. He serves clients by handling a wide range of tasks, from local day-to-day case management and motion practice to coordinating complex litigation strategies within a collective client docket as regional and national counsel. Jack has successfully litigated thousands of claims alleging asbestos, PCB, and welding rod fume exposure in some of the most high-risk jurisdictions in the country. His background in toxicology and his diverse toxic tort experience allow him to consistently provide innovative tactical insight, effective implementation of cost-efficient strategies, and successful solutions to his client's complex problems. Jack previously served as Judicial Clerk to the Honorable James E. Thomas, Mississippi Court of Appeals. He is also an Adjunct Professor with the Mississippi College School of Law.