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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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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.

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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.

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...

LOUIS H. WATSON, JR. Louis’ firm, Watson & Norris, PLLC, maintains a statewide federal court practice. Louis is a member of NELA and serves as a mediator. Louis was Editor-In-Chief of the Mississippi Law Journal and authored “Enforceability of Covenants Not to Compete in Mississippi,” 64 Miss. L.J. 703 (1995).

The focus of my practice is general litigation, and our firm regularly handles matters in a variety of areas. In particular, I enjoy practicing in the contexts of personal injury, insurance bad faith, and commercial/business litigation. We also regularly litigate in the fields of healthcare law (including medical malpractice, False Claims Act litigation, and Medicare/Medicaid audit defense) and labor/employment (wrongful termination, noncompete cases, disputes arising from the breach of employment contracts, and discrimination). I also enjoy appellate practice and am fortunate to be part of a group with representations involving traditional appeals to both the Mississippi Supreme Court and the...

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.

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.

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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...

For over 20 years, John Giddens has dedicated himself to helping to seek justice for those that cannot advocate for themselves. He is the founding member of Giddens Law Firm, located in Jackson, Mississippi. Mr. Giddens has extensive experience in a wide range of personal injury cases including trucking, wrongful death, concussion claims, product liability, premises liability and birth trauma.

Adam is the founder of Woods Law Firm, PLLC, a Brandon, Mississippi law firm that serves clients throughout Mississippi and Tennessee. He is licensed to practice before all state courts in both Mississippi and Tennessee and has represented people from all walks of life, zealously advocating for his clients in numerous areas of the law, including personal injury, contract negotiation, real estate, consumer and commercial law, wills and estates, and family law.

Adam graduated college from Mississippi State University with a Bachelors in Business Administration. While completing his degree, he negotiated numerous contracts for events held on campus,...

Admitted to Practice before all Mississippi State and Federal Courts, including the Supreme Court of Mississippi and United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Successfully handled civil personal injury and workers’ compensation claims throughout Mississippi and other states Pro hac vice. Has appeared before all 8 current Judges in the Mississippi Worker’s Compensation Commission. Successfully represented countless number of injured clients in settlements, trials, and on appeals to the Worker’s Compensation Full Commission and to the Court of Appeals of Mississippi.

Admitted to Practice in all Mississippi State and Federal Courts and in the Supreme Court of Mississippi as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Has appeared before all 8 current Judges in the Mississippi Workers Compensation Commission. Successfully represented countless number of injured clients in settlements, trials, and on appeals to the Workers’ Compensation Full Commission and to the Court of Appeals of Mississippi.

I am a trial attorney with my office located in Jackson, MS. I handle many types of civil litigation matters. My primary focus is on business disputes and legal malpractice cases. I also handle some personal injury cases. I usually represent the plaintiff, but sometimes represent the defendant. I have tried many cases representing both the plaintiff and the defendant.

Jad Jamal Khalaf is co-founder and managing partner at Khalaf & Nguyen, PLLC law firm in the capital city of Jackson, Mississippi. Khalaf & Nguyen represents clients throughout the state of Mississippi and specializes in the areas of CAR WRECKS, 18 WHEELER ACCIDENTS, PERSONAL INJURY, CRIMINAL DEFENSE, and IMMIGRATION LAW. Attorney Khalaf advocates for his clients’ best interest. He understands the need to provide quality legal representation, treat clients with respect, and maintain legal integrity. The team at Khalaf & Nguyen law firm stands ready to provide one-on-one personal client service. Call Khalaf & Nguyen...

I am an attorney in Jackson, MS that focuses on consumer defense such as bankruptcy and mortgage litigation. I graduated from MS State University for my bachelors and MS College School of Law for my Juris Doctorate. I am married to Chalon Headley and yes, I am the daughter of attorney Frank Coxwell, who I have the privilege of working with here at Coxwell Attorneys, PLLC.

Throughout college I was able to work with my dad at the office in between semesters, etc. and I loved it. I loved the way that he would help people save their homes, their property,...

Our firm focuses on lemon law cases. Even if your car isn't covered under your lemon law, there are other state and federal laws that may allow you to recover money or get a buyback. If we can take your matter there's no upfront retainer and You don't pay any costs or expenses if we can't settle your claim. Ben holds a JD from Mississippi College in Jackson, Mississippi and a BS in Marine Transportation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy. He is admitted in various Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Arkansas, and Michigan courts. His career includes experience with diverse...

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Nick Norris is a labor and employment lawyer with over 9 years of experience. In that time he has represented clients in over 600 employment cases across the nation.

Author of the book "Divorce in Mississippi", Jon has extensive trial experience in all matters concerning divorce, family law, estates, guardianships and conservatorships and real estate related issues. Jon's 23 years of experience and practical common sense approach in representing clients and seeking solutions to their problems makes Jon different from other lawyers in his desire to efficiently get the client what they want instead of seeking for more ways to bill the client.

Joel Dillard has drafted major labor regulations, federal appeals court decisions, and federal agency decisions which continue to govern daily working life. This experience, seeing the law from the inside out, provides for depth and nuance of understanding. No stone remains unturned in the firm's efforts to resolve clients' problems favorably.

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...

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.

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

Born and raised in Louisiana, attorney Mike Saltaformaggio attended Louisiana State University, where he received a B.A. in Political Science and minored in Sociology. After graduation, Mike enrolled in law school at the Mississippi College School of Law, where he was extremely successful, graduating in the top 5% of his class. During his time in law school, Mike was Articles Editor for the Law Review and began developing his trial skills by participating in Moot Court competitions across the country.

Mike is a member of the Mississippi Association for Justice, the Madison County Bar Association, Jackson Young Lawyers, the...

Terence attended Mississippi State University on athletic scholarship and played college football. He received his B.A. in Accounting from Mississippi State University in 1992. Also, he received his M.A. in Accounting from the University of Mississippi in 1995. In 1999, he received his Juris Doctorate from Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio. Terence was an associate with the law firm of Mitchell, McNutt & Sams in their Jackson, MS office from 1999 to 2001. He was an associate with the Jackson office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz from 2002 to...

Margarette Meeks is an attorney in private practice at The Law Office of Margarette Meeks, PLLC. She received her juris doctorate degree from Mississippi College School of Law and her bachelor's and master's degrees from Mississippi State University. In addition to private practice, Margarette has worked in municipal and state government at the City of Clarksdale (Mississippi), the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, the Administrative Office of Courts, the Mississippi Supreme Court, and the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office.

Mark married Cathy following graduation from law school in 1978. They have four daughters, and grandchildren. Mark has a statewide practice in family law. He has an AV and perfect 5.0 Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and AVVO. He is the author of three ABA books on Family Law, How to Build and Manage a Family Law Practice, published by the Family Law Section and Law Practice Management Sections; The Constructive Divorce, published by the GP/Solo Division; and Forms, Checklists and Procedures for the Family Lawyer, published by the ABA Family Law Section. He is also author of chapters entitled...

26 years of personal injury law litigation experience exclusively representing injured individuals. Former president of the Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association and twice awarded Trial Lawyer of the Year. As a young lawyer, awarded the national trial lawyer association's Most Outstanding Young Trial Lawyer award. Numerous seven figure jury verdicts and a long history of appellate victories. Respected author of legal works, published and unpublished, and frequent lecturer to lawyer groups. For more background information, go to http://www.stevensandward.com/about-us/attorneys-and-staff/lance-stevens/

Attorney James L. Kelly, is dedicated to fairness and justice. As an experienced and highly respected lawyer, Mr. Kelly zealously defends individuals suspected or charged with committing misdemeanor or felony crimes. This firm also serves clients in the areas of wrongful death, personal injury, child custody, wills, and estates. We practice before all courts in the State of Mississippi, with special emphasis in Rankin, Madison and Hinds counties.

College
Mississippi State University, B.B.A., 1983
Law School
University of Mississippi, Law Center, J.D., 1986
Admitted

1987 – Mississippi; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi; Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
2010 – United States Supreme...