R. Jonathan Franco - Ocean Springs, MS
Attorney at HFFR Injury Law
Trucking and commercial vehicle collisions Lawyers in Ocean Springs, MS
2336 Goverment St Ocean Springs, MS 39564
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
-
13
Years
Experience
Ocean Springs Trucking and commercial vehicle collisions Lawyer
Updated: 10/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Trucking and commercial vehicle collisions
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Wrongful death cases
- Premises liability claims
- Personal injury
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Partner Jonathan Franco has secured numerous seven-figure and high-six-figure settlements and jury verdicts on behalf of injury victims throughout Mississippi. His approach includes thorough case preparation, attention to detail, and staying current with developments in trial advocacy and litigation strategy. He uses modern litigation tools to improve efficiency, strengthen case presentation, and help achieve better results for clients.
Jonathan joined HFFR Injury Attorneys as a partner in 2017. A native of Montgomery, Alabama, Jonathan has maintained an active presence in legal organizations and has earned statewide and national recognition for his work. These include serving on the executive committee for the Mississippi Association for Justice (MAJ) where he currently serves as President-Elect. He also serves on MAJ’s board of governors, and has served on various other committees within the organization. He was an editor for MAJ’s annual Voir Dire publication and has served as continuing legal education chair for the organization’s annual convention. Jonathan received the group’s 2023 Stone Pony award, given to an individual who shows dedication to the organization, and was named MAJ’s 2018 “Rising Star” recipient for his work in personal injury litigation.
Jonathan is also on the board of directors for the Southern Trial Lawyers Association and has been on the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for the Mid-South region from 2019-2025. He currently serves as Secretary of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Council of Presidents and as a member of the Executive Committee of AAJ’s Solo & Small Firm Section. Within the local community, Jonathan is a member of the Ocean Springs Rotary Club, where his leadership portfolio includes serving as past president and board of directors member.
Personal injury practice areas in which Jonathan represents clients include trucking and commercial vehicle collisions, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death cases, premises liability claims, and other serious personal injury matters.
Jonathan resides with his wife, Ashley, daughter, Alexandra, and son, Ross, in Ocean Springs.
Representative Cases
$1,150,000 — wrongful death settlement involving a commercial vehicle collision causing fatal internal injuries
$750,000 — premises liability settlement for a teacher injured in a fall due to inadequate lighting at a timeshare property
$750,000 — uninsured motorist settlement for a sheriff’s deputy injured on the job, obtained without subrogation by the workers’ compensation carrier
$650,000 — landscaping negligence settlement for spine and lower extremity injuries
$460,000 — insurance bad-faith jury verdict in Mahli, LLC v. Admiral Insurance Company, defeating an arson defense at a four-day federal trial
$500,000 — medical malpractice and wrongful death settlement involving oversedation and inadequate post-anesthesia care
$437,696 — workers’ compensation settlement for a registered nurse’s neck injury
$425,000 — workers’ compensation settlement for a ruptured aneurysm linked to workplace stress
$345,000 — car accident/legal malpractice/underinsured motorist settlement involving a missed statute of limitations
$345,000 — bus accident settlement involving a dump truck driver with safety violations
$300,000 — medical malpractice settlement involving a missed cancer diagnosis
$300,000 — truck accident settlement involving a hit-and-run commercial vehicle
$300,000 — wrongful death settlement for a pedestrian struck and killed (policy limits)
$300,000 — commercial vehicle crash settlement involving a box truck’s unsafe passing maneuver
Awards and Honors
Honors
- 2023 Stone Pony Award, Mississippi Association for Justice
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Mid-South region (2019–2025)
- “Rising Star,” Mississippi Association for Justice (2018), for personal injury litigation
Other Sources of Feedback About R. Jonathan Franco
Included on the 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
-
Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Mississippi, 2013
Juris Doctor
Non Legal Education
-
Alabama University, 2007
B.A.
Minor: English
Major: Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
-
Partner, since 2017
Languages
-
English
Classes and Seminars
-
Editor, Mississippi Association for Justice’s annual Voir Dire publication (2020–21)
-
Continuing Legal Education Chair, Mississippi Association for Justice annual convention
- Speaker, “Caught on Tape: Using Video of the Event Combined with Focus Groups and Before and After Witnesses to Win Your Case,” Southern Trial Lawyers Association Annual Conference (February 2025)
Pro Bono Activities
- Ocean Springs Rotary Club (2013–present); Board of Directors (2015–19); President (2018)
Representative Cases
-
Mahli, LLC v. Admiral Ins. Co.
- Year: 2015
-
Petterson v. Petterson
- Year: 2018
-
Stonestreet v. United States
- Year: 2021
Published Works
Articles
-
“Prepping Your Life Care Planner for Cross-Examination,” Voir Dire magazine, Mississippi Association for Justice (Summer 2016)
-
“Medical Malpractice in Conscience Sedation,” Voir Dire magazine, Mississippi Association for Justice (2017)
Bar Admissions
- Mississippi, 2013
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Mississippi, 2013
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Mississippi, 2013
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Southern Trial Lawyers Association (2014–present); Board of Directors (2023–present)
- American Association for Justice (2013–present); Secretary, Council of Presidents (2026–present); Executive Committee Member, Solo & Small Firm Section (2026–present); Member, Motor Vehicle and Premises Liability Section; Member, Medical Malpractice Section
- Mississippi Association for Justice (2013–present); President-Elect (current); Vice President (2025–present); Treasurer (2024); Secretary and Parliamentarian, Executive Committee; Board of Governors (2015–present); Treasurer, New Lawyers Division (2019–20)
Photo
Contact
2336 Goverment St
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Phone Number: 228-400-3872
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Disclaimer
Your Profile? Update Now
When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.