JJ – Constable says lawsuit was filed without his consent in gun law fight

Constable says lawsuit was filed without his consent in gun law fight

Hinds County District 4 Constable Jon Lewis issued a statement concerning his alleged participation in a motion filed to stop implementation of the “open-carry law”.
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Representative Andy Gipson sent me a text yesterday at 1:00 stating there would would be a press conference about HB2 at 1:30. I decided to attend and show my support for the legislation. After the news conference WAPT’s Erin Kelly asked me about my position on the issue. I told her I supported HB2. She asked if I were a party to the suit and I told her no but other Constables were. She said my name was on it. I discovered to my surprise indeed it was.

I angrily called attorney Lisa Ross’ office and asked for her to call me (she is the Attorney who filed and signed the case). A few minutes later she called and told me she had my name removed and it was a mistake. I told her “Great, but the damage has been done.” along with a few other choice words. I asked her why she did this and she said my name was on a list. I asked her “what attorney takes on a client without his written permission.” She again said it was her mistake and she removed from the case. I consider this lawyering at its worst. I promptly went the Mississippi Bar Association and picked up 3 complaint forms for each attorney involved.

Jackson Jambalaya
7/2/13