Meridian Lawyers

I received a Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi College in 2005 and my law degree from Mississippi College School of Law in 2008. My law practice focuses on Bankruptcy law where I have become an expert in my field. I am a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and I am a past Chair of the Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference. I am licensed to practice in all State and Federal Courts in the state of Mississippi.

A nationally recognized trial attorney with offices in Cleveland and Madison, Mississippi, Attorney Arthur Calderón proudly serves clients throughout all of Mississippi. With years of experience serving both companies and individuals, he is dedicated to using his knowledge and skill to fight for the rights and best interests of all of his clients. As the founder of Calderón Law, Attorney Calderón focuses his practice on representing people who have suffered catastrophic injuries (including victims of the Camp Lejeune water contamination), employees injured on the job, and persons charged with felony crimes. Using his broad legal knowledge to develop comprehensive legal...

Mr. Jones was born and raised in Mississippi, and has a specific desire to bring about revitalization Jackson area. Part of this desire is be met in providing exceptional legal service to the citizens of the Greater Jackson Area. "I think that living and working in Jackson allows a special opportunity to grow with the city and to wholly involved in that development. My office is Downtown for a reason, I enjoy supporting those businesses that are bringing the Downtown area back to life." Mr. Jones' practice revolves...

With over three decades of experience as appellate lawyer and federal prosecutor, Ted Cooperstein co-founded Clouthier Cooperstein, PLLC for those litigants on appeal in any US federal court or in the State of Mississippi. Ted's wide ranging experience and depth of practice speak for him as an appeals specialist. Trial lawyers hire Mr. Cooperstein, as a lawyer's lawyer, to advise and consult in their cases. His former role within multiple United States Attorney’s Offices bears witness to his legal prowess, having litigated numerous criminal and civil appeals across state and federal courts throughout the United States. His wealth...

Mr. Rollins focuses his law practice on Consumer Bankruptcy Law. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Mississippi College School of Law and was the recipient of the Regions Bank Award together with American Jurisprudence Awards both in Wills and Estates and Real Estate Transactions. Further, Mr. Rollins was a member of the Deanâs list for two semesters in law school. He holds a Bachelorâs Degree from Mississippi State University in Banking and Finance and is a graduate of New Hope High School in Columbus, Mississippi. Mr. Rollins is licensed to practice before the Mississippi state courts and Federal District...

John is a lifelong Mississippian from the Jackson area. In 2022, John co-founded Grant Legal Group, PA, with his wife, Brooke. He is the firm’s president. Before starting Grant Legal Group, John was an equity-owning member of Shows Law Firm PLLC. He also spent 8 years in public service as an attorney for the Mississippi Court of Appeals. As the Court of Appeals’ opinions editor, John worked on over 2,500 published opinions in various areas of the law—both civil and criminal. In private practice, John has successfully argued multiple appeals before the Mississippi Supreme Court and Court of Appeals....

Christopher G. Dunnells is admitted to practice before all state courts in Mississippi, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 2015.

Christopher was a Centennial Scholar and member of the Ina E. Gordy Honors College at Mississippi University for Women, where he received his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in 2011. He received his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from Mississippi College School of Law in 2014 and Masters of Business Administration, cum laude, from Mississippi College...

Jeff Arnold is a native of Jackson, Mississippi. He obtained a Bachelors of Business Administration/Accounting from Belhaven University. After graduating from Belhaven, he worked as a CPA for the accounting firm Barlow, Walker and Company. With Barlow, he worked in the areas of tax and compliance. Following his work in accounting, Jeff earned his Juris Doctorate from the Mississippi College School of Law, where he graduated cum laude and achieved two American Jurisprudence Awards in Evidence and Legal Writing.

Keith B. French, Jr. is a seasoned litigator with experience leveraging outstanding research, writing, and analytical abilities to effectively defend and represent clients before state and federal courts. In the course of his practice, Mr. French has acquired experience on a wide variety of civil cases, managing matters from inception through resolution, developing case and trial strategies, preparing discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting dispositive motions and appellate briefs, and negotiating settlements. Mr. French also has criminal trial experience. As a former Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) with the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Mississippi, Mr. French was involved...

I grew up in Flora Mississippi. After graduation, I attended Mississippi State University before joining the US Army and serving in the Vietnam conflict. as a 2nd Lieutenant with Bravo Company 2/7th in 1st Air Cavalry Division (Custer's Cavalry) before being reassigned as the Commanding Officer of a nuclear weapons in northern Germany. I was then promoted to Captain in a Green Special Forces Unit and finished my military service as a Military Police Captain. I started my first responder service with the City of Jackson Mississippi rising from a Patrolman, Sergeant and finished my public service as a Lieutenant. For...

I defend misdemeanor or felony crimes in all parts of Mississippi. Handle trials, negotiated plea deals, suppression motions, appeals of all types of criminal law cases in MS. Domestic violence attorney, DUI attorney (felony and misdemeanor), sex crimes, probation violations, expunements, vehicular homicide due to drunken driving or drugged driving. Appeared in various trial courts in more than (70) counties, and have handled appeals in the MS Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

Member & State Delegate for National College for DUI Defense (NCDD). Lawyer ratings: Selected as “Rising Star” for the Mid-South region in the area of Criminal Defense by...

Located in Madison, Mississippi, Saxton Law, PLLC epitomizes the phrase, "Bigger is good. Smarter is better" and practices in issues from Business Formation and Estate Planning, including wills, to IRS Tax Installment Agreements and Bankruptcy, both business and personal.

David Baria has taken on big insurance companies for 32 years. When he is on your side, the odds of getting your claim paid increases dramatically. David has been recognized as a Best Lawyer and Super Lawyer of the Year in Personal Injury Litigation. David handles toxic tort matters and is also an experienced construction and business lawyer. David has over 30 years of courtroom experience in the state and federal courts in Mississippi and has been recognized by his peers as AV Preeminent, achieving the highest legal ability rating given by Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 Superb rating by AVVO. ...

2005 - JD Degree - Mississippi College School of Law
2001 - BSBA - University of Southern Mississippi

I am a lifelong resident of Mississippi and grew up in the capital city. Once I received my law degree in 2005, I begin working with Vic Carmody Jr., P.A. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to successfully represent individuals charged with criminal offenses throughout Mississippi. The individuals charged ranges from simple misdemeanor traffic offenses to felony murder charges. Regardless of the severity of the offense, I will fight for a successful resolution to your case.

I have been admitted...

R. Kelly Kyle, a partner of Kyle Wynn & Associates, PLLC graduated from Louisiana Tech University, earning his degree from the University’s College of Administration and Business. He attended Mississippi College School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctor degree in 1992. His law school honors include the Dean’s List and the American Jurisprudence Award for Ethics and Professional Responsibility. Mr. Kyle is admitted to practice in the State of Mississippi, the State of Louisiana, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Capital Area Bar Association...

William is an experienced and accomplished Attorney at Heidelberg Patterson Welch Wright, PLLC. His practice Is dedicated to Family Law, including Divorce, Child Custody, Property Division, Adoption, Marital Contracts, Jurisdiction and International Child Abduction. William also mediates Family Law cases. William received a B.B.A. and M.B.A. from the University of Southern Mississippi. He was a Lieutenant in the United States Army with the 1st Infantry Division from 1970 to 1972. William earned his J.D. from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1974. William is admitted to practice in Mississippi, the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit,...

For nearly twenty years I have worked as a trial attorney in Mississippi. Whether a divorce, criminal matter, or personal injury claim I will provide you objective legal advise and zealously represent your interest.

I am attorney Missy Wigginton, and from my law office in Tupelo, Columbus, Jackson MS, Memphis TN and Florence AL. Mama Justice - MW Law Firm, I work hard to help those who suffered an injury or lost a loved one as the result of someone else's negligence obtain the justice they deserve. Serving the good people in Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama, I have over 22 years of successful legal experience advocating on behalf of those who have been injured. A Mississippi native, I have a genuine concern for the matters that affect the members of my community, and I...

I am an experienced advocate for clients in matters involving personal injury, criminal defense, premises owners' negligence, breach of duty, and more. I have extensive courtroom experience wherein I developed trial skills by representing criminal defendants in misdemeanor and felony cases, including capital murder, murder, rape, armed robbery, theft crimes, DUI and drug offenses.

I have been named one of the 500 Leading Litigators in America, one of the 500 Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America, one of the 3000 Leading Lawyers in America, and one of the 50 Leading Business Women in Mississippi.

I will use my experience and dedication to advocate...

A native of Mississippi, Benjamin N. Philley was born in Jackson, Mississippi and grew up in Grenada, Mississippi and the Mississippi Delta. Ben is one of the founding shareholders of Kilpatrick & Philley, Attorneys at Law. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Business and Finance from the University of Mississippi in 1998 and his Law Degree from the Mississippi College School of Law, where he was an active member of Law Review. While in school, Ben clerked for law firms specializing in both personal injury litigation and civil defense. Upon graduation from law school, Ben became an associate with Wise Carter...

Offers Estate Planing for all of Mississippi. Frank received his undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University (B.S., 1979) and graduated from the University of Mississippi Law School in 1984 (J.D. Cum Laude, graduated 2nd/79). Frank joined Lem Adams to form Adams & Edens, P.A., Law Firm in 1985. In 1995, Edens and Adams owned their first Internet company, LawNetCom, Inc. (LNC). It was success with LNC that paved the way for Edens and Adams to found USLegal Forms, Inc. in 1998 and subsequently USLegal, Inc. in 2005. Edens was raised in Okolona, Mississippi and is a graduate of The Webb...

Merrida (Buddy) Coxwell was admitted to practice law in October 1980. From the day of admission forward Merrida has been a fierce, dedicated, and aggressive advocate for his clients. Over the past thirty-four (34) years he has handled some of the most complex and highly publicized criminal cases in Mississippi. For example, Merrida successfully defended the Mayor of Jackson, MS, when he was charged with four (4) felonies. He successfully defended a Miss. Supreme Court Judge, won two (2) not guilty verdicts in a row in federal drug cases, won a murder case that the local media called the murder...

Willard Benton “Bo” Gregg is an experienced Mississippi Divorce and Family Law Attorney at Young Wells Williams, PA. Bo is dedicated to helping clients across the State of Mississippi with adoption, divorce, child custody and other matrimonial matters. Bo received his B.S., magna cum laude, in Forest Management from Mississippi State University in 1991. He obtained his J.D. from University of Mississippi School of Law in 1994. Bo is active in the Family Law Section of the Mississippi Bar, and a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He has earned an AV Preeminent Peer Rating, the...

In May of 2016, Jay M. Kilpatrick joined the Kilpatrick & Philley, Attorneys at Law team. Jay is a native of Mississippi; originally from Philadelphia, Mississippi. He joined the firm after 16 years with another larger firm in the Jackson area, where he was a shareholder. Jay’s addition to Kilpatrick & Philley, Attorneys at Law only strengthens the resources available to our clients. Prior to joining the firm, Jay worked primarily in the area of personal injury, where he developed a maritime practice representing individuals and families of individuals who are injured working offshore, including a Deepwater Horizon claim. This is...

Rob was born in Traverse City, MI and raised in El Paso, TX. He is a graduate of Tulane University in New Orleans and Loyola University of Chicago School of Law. Rob enjoys fishing, reading, golf and automobile racing. He loves to cook with his family and is an avid Major League Baseball and NFL fan.

EDUCATION
Tulane University – B.A. English
Loyola University Chicago School of Law – J.D.
Frankfurt International School
ROB’S LEGAL ASSISTANTS
Magdalene Bedi
Eyona Nelson

MEMBER
Colorado Bar Association
Louisiana Bar Association
New Orleans Bar Association
Mississippi Bar Association

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE LAW IN
Colorado
Louisiana
Mississippi

Robert “Bobby” Montgomery grew up in Madison, Mississippi where he attended Madison Ridgeland Academy and was a member of First Baptist Church of Madison. He earned a degree in business administration and a doctorate in law from Mississippi College. He has been married to Heather Bridges Montgomery for over fourteen years and they have a daughter in kindergarten. Bobby’s experience in law includes Worker’s Compensation, Contracts, Wills and Estates, Timber Rights, and General Civil Litigation. Bobby furthered his knowledge of the legal system during his time as a Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigations. While focusing his efforts on...

Michael has assisted thousands of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer debtors in the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi.

In addition to representing consumers before the Bankruptcy Court, Michael has considerable experience with civil lawsuits against finance companies, banks, mortgage companies and other lenders who engage in predatory lending practices, having obtained some of the largest settlements in the nation for these types of "predatory lending" cases.

Call today for your Free Initial Consultation

Gregory is a co-founding member of the firm. Gregory left in 2012 to serve as United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi. President Barack Obama nominated him to the position where he served from 2012 to 2017. During his time as U.S. Attorney, he focused his office’s efforts on preventing violent crime, protecting civil rights, tackling Mississippi’s prescription drug and heroin crisis, prosecuting corrupt public officials, and engaging our youth on the dangers of drugs, violence and gangs.

Over the years, he has represented hundreds of clients from every walk of life. Gregory had experience on both sides of...

Lee Watt is a native of Batesville, MS. He practiced law on the Mississippi Gulf Coast until 2005 when Hurricane Katrina caused his relocation to the Jackson metro area.
Lee has tried over 100 cases, mostly jury cases, in state and federal courts across Mississippi. These cases involve banking, corporate, product liability, real estate, probate, construction and employment matters. His clients include both leading national manufacturers as well as local small businesses, governmental entities, health care professionals and financial institutions.
Lee enjoys helping businesses and ministries grow and become better managers of their human and financial resources. Lee also enjoys helping...

Tom Rich is a partner at Savant & Rich LLC, a Mississippi law firm focused on providing experienced criminal defense throughout state and federal court in Mississippi. In his practice, he has handled over three hundred felony cases including but not limited to allegations of drug possession, drug sale, DUI, aggravated assault, criminal fraud, arson, sex offenses, capital murder, and white collar crimes. Every client's circumstances are unique and need to be considered. He listens to his clients and hears their story. Knowing their story, a defense plan tailored to meet their goal and facts is...

Matt and the team at Williams Newman Williams, PLLC has garnered invaluable experience representing defendants that include prominent insurance companies and nursing homes. This firsthand exposure grants them unique insight into the strategies and motivations of the parties they currently challenge, and they leverage this knowledge to advocate for favorable outcomes on behalf of those who have suffered injuries in Mississippi. When you entrust them as your representatives, rest assured that they will harness their wealth of knowledge and experience to serve your best interests. Contact Matt for a consultation today.