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Chinn & Associates PC

United States 2025

Overview

Mark has been married to Cathy for over 47 years, and they have four daughters and five grandchildren. Mark operates a firm that serves clients in the field of family law in Mississippi.

He is the author of four American Bar Association books, The Divorce Paralegal Guide, How to Build and Manage a Family Law Practice, The Constructive Divorce, and Forms and, Checklists and Procedures for the Family Lawyer.

He has been a frequent speaker for the American Bar Association Family Law Section, The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, State Bar Associations, and the Mississippi Bar on issues of family law practice management and delivering world-class service.

Mark has received the following distinctions: Lawyer of the Year for his geographic area in Family Law, by Best Lawyers of America Best Law Firms in Mississippi, U.S. News & World Report Top Ten Attorney Award, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys Best Family Law Firm in Mississippi by Corporate INTL Magazine Best Family Law Firm—Mississippi by CorpAmerica Legal Elite, 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers The Best Lawyers in America Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

Mark was the recipient in 2014 of the Lawyers Citizenship Award and the Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award in 2011, and the 1996 Award of Merit presented by The Mississippi Bar. Mark has been Chairman of the Family Law Section of the Mississippi Bar twice and a member of the governing council of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association for two terms.

Founded:
1988
Size:
2
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Practice Areas:
1
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
1

Rankings

Regional

Jackson-MS

Tier
1
Jackson-MS
Family Law

Firm Leadership

Mark A Chinn
Owner

Rankings

Regional

Jackson-MS

Tier
1
Jackson-MS
Family Law

Practice Areas

Chinn & Associates PC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 1 specialty, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Family Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Chinn & Associates PC proudly has 1 lawyer recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Chinn & Associates PC is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Chinn & Associates PC has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Chinn & Associates PC continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Best Lawyers in America
Mid South SuperLawyers
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
Top 50 Lawyers in Mississippi
Family Law Firm of the Year
AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell

Offices & Contacts

Jackson, MS
4316 Old Canton Road, Suite 200-A
Jackson, MS 39211
United States
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