Attorney Information
Biography
Jacob T. E. Stutzman is a Special Counsel Attorney in the Firm’s Jackson Office. Jacob offers 20+ years of experience in city and county government litigation, insurance coverage, and appellate litigation. His practice will expand into regulatory compliance and railroad litigation with the Firm.
Jacob has built a strong reputation for his analytical approach, attention to detail and his ability to digest complex litigation issues. Whether through strategic briefing or in the courtroom, he enjoys working on challenging matters and developing a concise path to resolution. He graduated with honors from the University of Mississippi School of Law and from Troy State University.
A native of Natchez, Mississippi, Jacob has a deep interest in history and genealogy. Jacob is a proud family historian and enjoys discussing his family roots with anyone who will listen. He resides in Flowood and enjoys traveling with his wife, Erica, and two children.
Education
- University of Mississippi School of Law, 2005, J.D. cum laude
- Troy State University 2002, B.S. summa cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Mississippi State and Federal
- United States Supreme Court
- The United States Court of Appeals: Fifth Circuit, Sixth Circuit, Eighth Circuit, Ninth Circuit, Eleventh Circuit
- United States Court of Federal Claims
- Southern District of Texas
Professional Organizations
- Mississippi Bar Association
- The Bar Association of The Fifth Federal Circuit
- American Bar Association
Special Designations
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
Civic and Charitable Interests
- Past Vestry Member - Holy Trinity Church, Madison
- Past Board Member - Mississippi Heritage Trust
- Past Board Member - Woodland Hills Conservation Association
Featured Cases
- McDonnel Group, LLC v. Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Co., 126 F. 4th 1100 (5th Cir. 2025) (affirming grant of summary judgment in favor of builder’s risk insurers with respect to flood deductible application)
- ETC Northeast Pipeline, LLC v. Associated Electric and Gas Insurance Services Limited, No. 21-C-10-177 MMJ CCLD, 2023 WL 6441815 (Del. Super. Ct. Sept. 5, 2023) (granting insurers’ motion to dismiss bad faith and extracontractual claims against all risk insurers)
- Pendorff Community Association, LLC v. City of Laurel, 302 So. 3d 1208 (Miss. 2020) (affirming grant of annexation in favor of Mississippi municipality)
- Holmes v. Town of Leakesville, 283 So. 3d 701 (Miss. 2019) (affirming grant of annexation in favor of Mississippi municipality)
- McDonnel Group, LLC v. Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, 923 F.3d 427 (5th Cir. 2019) (affirming dismissal of insured’s complaint and referring matter to arbitration pursuant to Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards)
- Nottingham Construction Co. v. City of Waveland, 291 F. App’x 665 (5th Cir. 2008) (affirming motion to dismiss construction company’s claims of improper bid procedure against Mississippi municipality)
