About James Brandon
James Brandon McWherter is a founding attorney at McWherter Scott & Bobbitt, a law firm that specializes in insurance claims. The firm has offices in Jackson, Mississippi, and Franklin, Tennessee. Since beginning his legal career in 2001, McWherter has dedicated himself to representing policyholders in disputes against insurance companies. His focus includes bad faith insurance litigation and insurance-related consumer class actions, areas where he has developed significant expertise. Born and raised in rural West Tennessee, McWherter's educational journey began at Union University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1998. He then pursued a legal education at the University of Memphis, obtaining his Juris Doctor in 2001.
During his time at law school, he was an active member of the University of Memphis Law Review and served as Notes Editor on the Editorial Board, demonstrating his commitment to legal scholarship and writing. Throughout his career, McWherter has represented numerous clients whose insurance claims were either underpaid or denied. His involvement in landmark cases has further solidified his reputation in the field. Notably, he played a crucial role in the Tennessee Supreme Court's decision in Lammert et al. v. Auto-Owners Ins — Co.
This important ruling established that insurers cannot depreciate labor costs when determining their actual cash value payment obligations unless the policy explicitly permits such action. This case has had a lasting impact on how insurance claims are evaluated in Tennessee. McWherter is admitted to practice in the state courts of Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Additionally, he holds admission in several federal appellate courts, including the Fifth, Sixth, and Eleventh Circuits. His practice extends to multiple federal district courts across states such as Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Texas. This extensive geographical reach allows him to assist clients in a variety of legal matters related to insurance claims.
In addition to his legal practice, McWherter is an active member of several professional organizations. He is affiliated with the Tennessee Bar Association, Arkansas Bar Association, Mississippi Bar Association, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Trial Lawyers Association. Residing in the Nashville area with his wife, Angela, and their two daughters, McWherter enjoys spending his leisure time golfing and bass fishing. For those seeking legal assistance, McWherter can be contacted at the Jackson, Mississippi office of McWherter Scott & Bobbitt, located at 460 Briarwood Drive, Suite 400-101, Jackson, MS 39206. The firm's phone number is (601) 326-2161.