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Mark Chinn

Mark Chinn

High Net Worth 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth

Mississippi

6 years ranked

About

Provided by Chinn & Associates, PC

High Net Worth

Practice Areas

Family Law: Our firm helps families with family problems such as divorce, modification, contempt, guardianships, youth court matters, and support.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, Member of the Governing Counsel for two terms; Parliamentarian, 2008, long term member of the Publications Board, responsible for publications by the section.

Mississippi Bar Association, member of numerous committees including Two-time Chair of the Family Law Section, Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee, Ethics Committee, Client Relations Committee, Women in the Profession Committee, Fee Dispute Resolution Committee

Hinds County Bar Association, President, 98-99

University of Mississippi Law School Alumni Association

Lamar Order, University of Mississippi Law Alumni Association, Chair, 2006

Mark had been inducted into the American Bar Association Foundation, a Global Society of Lawyers and Judges advancing justice and the understanding of law. Invitation is limited to the top 1% of U.S. Lawyers. Selection is recognition of a lawyer whose career has demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and to the welfare of society.

Publications

GP Solo, ABA GP Solo Division, Feb. 2010, “Constructive Divorce with Value Based Pricing”

Family Advocate, ABA Family Law Section, Vol. 32, no. 2, Fall, 2009, “Law Office Staff Manual”

The Mississippi Lawyer, Vol LV, July-Sept, 2009, “Family Law: The Constructive Divorce”

American Journal of Family Law, Summer, 2008, “The Exit Interview”

American Journal of Family Law, Winter, 2007, “Marketing for People Who Hate It”

Family Advocate, ABA Family Law Section, Vol. 24, no. 3, “Prenuptial Agreements”

American Journal of Family Law, Summer, 2008, “The Exit Interview”

The Family Law Review, Family Law Section of Georgia, “Dumping the Billable Hour”

American Journal of Family Law, Spring, 2000, “We Are All Uncivil in Our Own Way”

American Journal of Family Law, Spring, 1999, “Practice Management: Ten Tips for Better Client Relations”

American Journal of Family Law, Fall, 1999, “Practice Management: Ten Tips to Enjoy Life as an ‘A’ Personality Lawyer”

Fair Share, The Matrimonial Monthly, Sept., 1998, “Books About Divorce”

Fair Share, The Matrimonial Monthly, Aug, 1998, “The Ins and Outs of the Exit Interview”

The Practical Lawyer, April, 1998, “Conducting the Exit Interview”

The Mississippi Lawyer, Vol XXXII, Nov.-Dec., 1995, “We Are The Bar”

The Mississippi Lawyer, Vol XXXXI, Nov.-Dec, 1994, “Ethical Effective Client Relations”

The Bencher, The Newsletter of the American Inns of Court, Oct. 93, “Dial 9 to Get Out”

The Practical Lawyer, April, 1998, “Conducting the Exit Interview”

The Mississippi Lawyer, Vol XXXXI, Nov.-Dec, 1994, “Ethical Effective Client Relations”

The Mississippi Lawyer, Vol XXXII, Nov.-Dec., 1995, “We Are The Bar”

The Practical Lawyer, April, 1998, “Conducting the Exit Interview”

Fair Share, The Matrimonial Monthly, Sept., 1998, “Books About Divorce”

Fair Share, The Matrimonial Monthly, Aug, 1998, “The Ins and Outs of the Exit Interview”

Family Advocate, ABA Family Law Section, Vol. 24, no. 3, “Prenuptial Agreements”

GP Solo, ABA GP Solo Division, Feb. 2010, “Constructive Divorce with Value Based Pricing”

American Journal of Family Law, Fall, 1999, “Practice Management: Ten Tips to Enjoy Life as an ‘A’ Personality Lawyer”

The Family Law Review, Family Law Section of Georgia, “Dumping the Billable Hour”

Family Law Advocate, Fees and Billing

American Journal of Family Law, Spring, 1999, “Practice Management: Ten Tips for Better Client Relations

American Journal of Family Law, Spring, 2000, “We Are All Uncivil in Our Own Way”

American Journal of Family Law vol 28, Spring 2014 Preparation and Cross-Examination of the Forensic Expert in Divorce Cases

American Journal of Family Law, Summer, 2015 “How and Why to Try Reconciliation”

ABA Family Advocate, summer 2020 vol43 no1 “Capturing Legal Costs and Containing the Bill.”

ABA Family Advocate, summer 2022 family advocate “What to Expect When Hiring a Family Lawyer.”

American Journal of Family Law, Winter, 2007, “Marketing for People Who Hate It

Education

University of Mississippi Law Center

Juris Doctor

1978

Iowa State University

Bachelor of Arts

1975

Awards

Mississippi Bar's Lifetime Achievement Award

Award of Merit

Mississippi Bar

1996

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

Martindale-Hubbell®

The Best Lawyers in America

Mid-South Super Lawyers

Outstanding Lawyers of America

Martindale-Avvo Rated Top Lawyer 2026

Mississippi Bar's Lifetime Achievement Award

Chambers Review

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Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth - Mississippi

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Individual Editorial

Mark Chinn of Chinn & Associates is a vastly experienced family law attorney, particularly for prenuptial and divorce issues. He is a highly regarded name in the Mississippi market.

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Mississippi

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