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John Howard
Shows
jhshows@showspowell.com
 John Howard
Shows has practiced law since 1971, participating in commercial transactions
across fifteen states. With his background, John Howard has focused his
practice on corporate transactions, real estate transactions and estate
planning.
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Howard Shows has been admitted to practice law in all Mississippi
State Courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern
Districts of Mississippi, the Mississippi Supreme Court, the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. |
In his broad legal and business experience, John Howard Shows has maintained
a private law practice, has acted as general counsel for multimillion-dollar
companies, and currently owns and manages several businesses.
John Howard Shows has been an investor, an owner of commercial real estate,
a partner in limited partnerships, and a developer; and he has represented
others in the same capacities.
He has been responsible for transactions as small as a $35,000 home sale
and as large as the sale of a $250,000,000 business. He has experience
in real estate sales as well as commercial loans and transactions involving
the liquidation and dissolution of real estate limited partnerships. In
addition, he has provided counsel and guidance for developers in drafting
covenants and restriction for both residential and commercial subdivisions
and in establishing homeowners associations for residential subdivisions.
John Howard Shows has represented Mississippi-based businesses with real estate
interest in, among other locations, Steamboat Springs, Colorado; Myrtle
Beach, South Carolina; Highlands, North Carolina; Montgomery, Alabama;
Memphis, Tennessee; Dallas, Texas; Wichita, Kansas; and St. Croix, U.S.
Virgin Islands.
John Howard's personal interests include biking and running. He has finished
several marathons. He is also an active participant in the timber industry
in Mississippi. John Howard is also a proud grandfather.
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Jon
H. Powell
jhpowell@showspowell.com
Jon H. Powell has been practicing law since 1995. Jon began his career in Greenwood, Mississippi, and in 1998 he moved his practice and home to the Jackson, Mississippi, area.
Jon grew up in Eupora, Mississippi, a small town of approximately 2,300 people located in north-central Mississippi. Jon was taught the importance of small town values, hard work, being active in church, and recognizing the needs of other people. Jon still considers Eupora his hometown.
Jon graduated in 1987 from Eupora High School, and went on to play college baseball at Mississippi College. After obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi College in 1991, Jon obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1994.
| Jon has been admitted to practice law in all Mississippi state courts, the U.S. District Courts for Northern and Southern Mississippi, the Mississippi Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is a member of the Mississippi Bar and Hinds County and Rankin County Bar Associations. Within the Mississippi Bar, Jon is a member of the Real Property and Family Law Sections. Jon has extensive experience in real estate (both residential and commercial); family law (i.e., divorce, child custody, child visitation and child support, contempt and modification, and adoption); and wills and estates. Focusing primarily on these three areas of the law, Jon is able to remain updated on changes in the law, has gained extensive litigation experience in the courtroom, and has proven to be extremely successful for his clients. |
While everyone’s situation is different, Jon knows that communication with the client is vital to a successful result. Jon likes to know his client’s thoughts, ideas, and values. At the beginning of each representation, Jon asks each client what end-result they desire from the representation. This enables Jon to begin with the end in mind so that he and the client can plot a course on how to achieve the objectives of the representation. Jon works very hard to ensure that each client is pleased with the end-result.
Jon’s activities away from the office revolve around his wife and daughter. These include coaching his daughter, exercising, working in the yard, attending church, studying the Bible, and reading (a new-found activity he never thought he would do for enjoyment!). And Jon and his wife are particularly fond of watching a good movie together.
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Christopher
L. Stokes
clstokes@showspowell.com
 Chris
has been practicing law since September of 2000. He comes from a tight
family with strong ties and family values. Chris has lived throughout
Mississippi, but as a resident of the Belhaven subdivision, has adopted
Jackson as his new home.
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has been admitted to practice in all Mississippi State Courts, the
U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi,
the Mississippi Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Fifth Circuit. He is an active member of the Mississippi Bar, Jackson
Young Lawyers, the Hinds County Bar Association, and the American
Bar Association. |
Chris' primary focus and practice is
in all areas of real estate and real property wills and trusts/ Estate planning; and estates and probate.
Chris' prior practice included environmental law, oil and gas, and general
defense litigation. His experience in these fields will carry over to
his new emphasis along with his dedication and work ethic as he concentrates
on client satisfaction and their success.
Chris' personal hobbies and interests include cycling, home improvement and cars. Chris can be found any weekend racing his bike on the road or any velodrome throughout the Southeast, or spending time with his wife and young son.
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Connie M. Smith
cmsmith@showspowell.com
 Connie Smith was born and reared in Lee County, Mississippi. She received her Associate’s Degree at Northeast Mississippi Community College and Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies from the University of Mississippi. After working as a paralegal in Tupelo, Mississippi, for approximately ten years, Connie took her legal career a step further. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi School of Law in May, 2007. Shortly after graduation, Connie relocated to the Jackson area to begin her law practice.
| Connie has been admitted to practice in all Mississippi State Courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, the Mississippi Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. |
Connie is a firm believer that you can achieve any goal through hard work and dedication. Her experience as a paralegal has given her a strong foundation upon which to build her practice. It has also reinforced her belief that truthfulness and integrity are essential to successful representation of her clients. She is looking forward to integrating these values into her practice of law.
In her leisure time, Connie enjoys a variety of outdoor activities with her two children, including tennis, bicycling, fishing, basketball, and soccer. She and her children are looking forward to becoming actively involved in their new community.
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