Hattiesburg Lawyers

For more than 40 years, Mr. Merkel has personally delivered more than 400 jury presentations in the representation of personal injury victims whose cases involved complex medical and technical injury mechanisms and causation problems.

Mr. Lewis was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi on June 15, 1953. He was admitted to the bar in 1980. Mr. Lewis received a B.A. from Delta State University in 1976 and a J.D. in 1980 from the University of Mississippi. Mr. Lewis joined Chapman Lewis & Swan and became a partner of the firm in 1990. Mr. Lewis is a member of the Coahoma County Bar Association, the Mississippi State Bar, the Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association, National Association of Defense Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, Mississippi Association of Justice Lawyers. Mr. Lewis has been selected by The Best...

I was born in Bogota, Colombia. I immigrated to the United States as a small child. I grew up in and around Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I became a naturalized United States Citizen when I was about 21. I joined the U.S. Army Reserve in 2000, and after 9/11, I spent more than two years on active duty tours. Fortunately, I was not deployed overseas and was able to remain state-side during my active duty tours. I met my husband through the military and moved to Mississippi when we got married. I received my Bachelor's in Business Management, cum laude,...

Robert Quimby practices in the litigation section of the firm. His practice includes general litigation, business/commercial litigation, general business and corporate representation, personal injury litigation, and representation related to land use, zoning, and eminent domain. Mr. Quimby has represented numerous governmental entities, businesses, and individuals on a wide range of civil matters.

Experienced litigator for over 20 years specializing in criminal defense, family law and personal injury. Realize that bad things happen to good people and need somebody with expertise to level the playing field and get the best possible results.

Immigration and Nationality Law are my two main focus areas. I represent non-citizens in a variety of contexts, including removal defense, filing petitions with USCIS, habeas corpus petitions in federal district courts for prolonged immigration detention, federal criminal defense of federal immigration and firearms offenses and appeals to the Federal Courts of Appeal (5th and 6th Circuits) and the Board of Immigration Appeals. I also serve non-citizens and their families in Mississippi state court proceedings. We are a multi-lingual firm and welcome clients who may not speak English as a first language.

Jacob Jordan, an Oxford native, is the newest addition to Tannehill, Carmean, & McKenzie. Prior to joining the firm, Jacob had the honor of serving as law clerk to Chief United States District Judge Michael P. Mills. While in law school, Jacob was a student attorney and staff researcher with the Mississippi Innocence Project, in which he partnered with attorneys and other students to represent inmates throughout Mississippi with viable claims of innocence. Jacob drafted petitions for post conviction relief that resulted in the exoneration in Hinds County, Mississippi, of Matthew Norwood, who had previously served fourteen years...

Jessica is from Destin, Florida. She graduated from Niceville High School and graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies. After college, she returned to Florida and graduated Cum Laude receiving her Juris Doctor Degree from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida. Jessica is licensed to practice law in Mississippi. She recently passed the bar in July 2022 and has been practicing with The Murphy Law Firm since January 2023. Jessica is an approved guardian ad litem whose duty is to represent the best interests of a child in a legal proceeding.

Extensive experience in personal injury and criminal cases. Served 15 years as a judge. Served as State Senator representing Desoto County, MS and as Special Assistant Attorney General representing the State of Mississippi on two cases.

Edward (Ted) P. Connell, Jr., is a partner with the law firm of Merkel & Cocke, P.A. Mr. Connell received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Mississippi in 1994, graduating cum laude. This was followed by receipt of his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1997. While attending the University of Mississippi School of Law, Mr. Connell authored “Mississippi Casinos and the Detention of a Patron: What are the Parameters of a Casino’s Powers in Detaining a Patron and the Subsequent Liability Which Can Follow?” which was published in the National Gaming Law...

Charles M. Merkel, III was born and raised in Clarksdale, MS. He attended the University of Mississippi for his undergraduate and law degrees, graduating with honors both times. While at Ole’ Miss as an undergraduate, he was awarded the Taylor Medal for English; this is the University’s highest academic honor, awarded to less than 1% of the student body. Upon graduation, he received the coveted position as a judicial law clerk for US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, Jackson Division.

Steve Cox Law Firm is ready to assist you if you need assistance with Driving Under the Influence (DUI), insurance disputes, wills and estates, or personal injury.

Flip Phillips is a founding partner of Smith, Phillips, Mitchell, Scott & Nowak, LLP. He is a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law where he served as President of the Law School Student Body and Member of the Mississippi Law Journal. For over 40 years, Flip has represented plaintiffs and insurance policyholders nationwide. Flip’s landmark cases have helped abolish sovereign immunity and define the rules of automobile insurance in Mississippi. They have expanded the role of punitive and extra-contractual damages in insurance regulation and contract enforcement throughout the United States. Flip has served...

Graduate of University of Mississippi School of Law in December 1999. Helping people get a fresh start with their finances for 15 years. Prior experience also includes Law Clerk for the 1st Judicial Chancery Court District, Felony Prosecutor for the 1st Judicial Circuit Court District, and private general practice before narrowing focus to those in need of a restart in their lives financially.

Todd Jeffreys was born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1974. After graduating high school, he attended the University of Mississippi where he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration, cum laude, degree in 1997. While at Ole Miss, Todd was a member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society and the Golden Key National Honor Society.Upon obtaining his undergraduate degree, Todd attended law school at the University of Mississippi where he obtained is Juris Doctor, cum laude, degree in 2000. While at Ole Miss law school, Todd was a member of the Mississippi Law Journal, the Moot Court Board and was awarded...

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I was born in Crosby, North Dakota. Prior to the study of law, I served in the United States Coast Guard from 1990-1995. I was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 2002 following my graduation from the University of Mississippi School of Law. I am a member of the Coahoma County Bar Association, the Mississippi Bar and the Mississippi Association for Justice.

I am a native Mississippian with 38 years of experience in many areas. I have closed thousands of real estate transactions, formed business corporations, sued for personal injury and written hundreds of wills and probated estates. I have offices in Olive Branch and New Albany and appear in all of the courts in North Mississippi.

Southaven attorney Benjamin Taylor is a lifelong resident of DeSoto County in Mississippi. Ben is an accomplished lawyer in the areas of personal injury and product liability law.

In May 2002, Casey received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Mississippi State University where he graduated cum laude. In December 2004, Casey received his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law, with honors. After passing the February 2005 Mississippi Bar Exam, Casey began practicing law with his father, Duncan Lott. He was admitted to Practice in the State and Federal Courts of Mississippi and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2005. He was also admitted to practice in Alabama in 2006. Since entering the practice of law, Casey has secured multi-million...

Colton Webb is an attorney based in Natchez, Mississippi, with experience in wills and estate planning, personal injury, real estate, workers' compensation, insurance disputes, and employment discrimination. Before joining Gwin, Punches & Kelley, LLP, Webb worked as a defense litigator for five years in Jackson, Mississippi. He now provides comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses, focusing on practical solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

David G. Hill is one of Mississippi's most experienced litigation lawyers. He has handled hundreds of cases before a judge and jury and has over 100 cases reported for record in official law books. David G. Hill believes that each and every person deserves a vigorous representation and has founded his practice on that principle.

John Michael Bailey came of age during the heart of the Civil Rights Movement. He was one of the many who marched and protested for the rights of those who were wronged. He was part of a generation that could change the world, and make it better. He still has that belief today.

John Michael Bailey started law school at the University of Memphis at the age of twenty one, and started representing people at the age of twenty two. He started off by helping and representing the Vietnam Veterans through Legal Services at the age of twenty two. In his...

Originally from Starkville, MS, he graduated from Mississippi State University then moved to Florida for law school and practiced law in Florida until 2010, when he returned to Starkville and founded the Law Offices of C. Marty Haug. Since then he has been operating this law practice representing clients in various legal proceedings including Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce and Custody and other general litigation issues.

Paul Scott is a life-long resident of DeSoto County, Mississippi, and began his law practice in Hernando in 1981. Paul’s practice is concentrated on representing property owners in eminent domain cases. He has successfully represented property owners in cases involving acquisitions for road and highway construction, airport expansions, natural gas transmission pipelines, power line construction and other uses in across the State of Mississippi. In addition to his eminent domain practice, Paul is actively engaged in litigation of personal injury, wrongful death and truck accident cases on behalf of injured victims and the families of wrongful death victims.

Wesley Hisaw is a family law and personal injury attorney who practices throughout Tennessee and Mississippi. He authored “Post Divorce Contempt in Tough Economic Times” which appeared in The Mississippi Lawyer. He was recognized for his pro bono work by the Mississippi Bar in 2012 by being awarded the Curtis E. Coker Access to Justice Award. In 2014 and 2015, he was named as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Litigation lawyers for the State of Mississippi by the American Society of Legal Advocates and the National Trial Lawyer’s Association. He was also named a Top Ten Attorney for...

J. Anthony Bradley is a VA Accredited Attorney – With offices in Germantown, Tennessee, and Southaven, Mississippi, he practices in the area of estate planning, including wills, trusts, special needs planning, elder care planning & protection, VA pension planning (including the VA Aid & Attendance Improved Pension), Medicaid planning & probate administration. He represents clients in Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Kentucky. He is also a CPA (inactive). He earned his Bachelor of Accounting, Master of Accountancy, and Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi. He earned his LL.M in Taxation from the University of Miami....

Greg Davis is a native of DeSoto County, Mississippi. He graduated from Southaven High School and earned his undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. After serving for seven years in the Mississippi House of Representatives and sixteen years as Mayor of Southaven, Greg attended Mitchell Hamline School of Law. After graduating with honors, Greg decided to open a law office in Hernando, MS. Greg is licensed to practice law in Mississippi. He is the father of three daughters and lives in his hometown of Southaven. Greg works hard to provide more than...

Tony’s practice is focused on government law and he represents the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors, DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department and DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The diverse areas of law he addresses for these entities include contracts, economic development and tax exemptions, zoning, civil rights and general litigation, public purchasing, open meetings and public records issues. Originally from Massachusetts, he began practicing in Mississippi in 1996 primarily representing clients in matters of civil litigation and domestic relations. In 2001 he co-founded the firm Chamberlin-Nowak where he continued his general practice while becoming more involved in government law....

Today, Robert B. Ogletree PLLC, is a law firm with clients ranging from large corporations to individuals, and legal matters from complex litigation to real estate transactions. We offer services in a broad range of areas including litigation, OSHA violations, corporate matters, commercial and civil litigation, personal injury, family law, workers compensation and criminal defense. One of the greatest benefits Robert B. Ogletree PLLC offers its clients is our dedication to quality, understanding of the law, trust and respect. Through our experience and the broad range of services that we provide, we are able to offer our clients...

The Law Office of Marc Boutwell is one of Mississippi's top law firms. We take pride in our team of experienced attorneys who are committed to the success of our clients. Our trial attorneys have the litigation and experience to handle large class-action suits and the personal touch to handle local legal matters in Oxford, MS. The Law Office of Marc Boutwell prides itself on providing quality legal services to its clients. Our trial attorneys take ample time to understand our clients' needs and what outcome they want while educating them on legal issues.