John "Jack" P. Cottingham, IV
Associate
Jack Cottingham joined Maxey Wann in 2025. A native-born Jacksonian, Jack earned his Juris Doctor from Mississippi College School of Law, graduating magna cum laude. While in law school, Jack served as Chief Executive Editor of the Mississippi College Law Review, externed for the Honorable David Neal McCarty at the Mississippi Court of Appeals, and developed practical litigation experience through work in private practice, government, and academic settings.
Jack maintains a general litigation practice with a focus on healthcare litigation, including medical malpractice defense, as well as labor and employment litigation and agency proceedings. He also represents clients in a range of matters in Mississippi's chancery courts, including estate administration. Jack is committed to delivering practical, results-oriented advocacy while maintaining close attention to detail. He prides himself on guiding clients through complex legal issues with efficiency, clarity, and precision.
Out side of his practice, Jack enjoys spending time with family, traveling, being outdoors, and cooking.