Quitman Lawyers

Charles C. Wimberly, III (Trey) joined the Perrier Lacoste MS office in 2014. Trey's areas of practice include automobile and transportation litigation, insurance defense, premises liability, medical malpractice and product liability claims. He has received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV rating and has been selected to the 2014 Super Lawyers Mid-South Rising Stars list. Trey attended Louisiana State University where he graduated with honors and received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature in 2000. As an undergrad, Trey earned the Dean’s List award and a full tuition academic scholarship. Trey graduated from the University of Alabama School...

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.

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...

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...

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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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.

I am an attorney with a practice focused on meeting the legal needs of business owners and real estate owners and investors.

My business planning practice involves advising companies and individuals on business matters, including taxation, mergers and acquisitions, choice of entity and company formation, and corporate governance. I have also been lead attorney on several multi-million dollar business acquisitions in the Southeast.

My estate planning practice involves helping clients pay less taxes and protect their assets through the use of trusts, partnerships, closely held businesses, private foundations, and charitable trusts. I have served in various capacities with the Real Property, Trust...

DARYL A. DRYDEN is a lifelong resident of Jackson County, Mississippi, and has practiced law for 40 years. His practice is general civil litigation with an emphasis in real estate litigation. He also handles commercial transactions. He probates estates and handles estate planning as well. Mr. Dryden obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi Law School. After receiving his Juris Doctorate, he served as Ocean Springs Municipal Prosecutor for eight years, Ocean Springs Municipal Judge for six years, and was a Jackson County Youth...

Attorney Elmer Fondren has extensive experience in representing his clients with Insurance Claims throughout Mississippi. He is a passionate advocate and is dedicated to helping his clients pursue the justice and compensation they deserve. Call today for more information.

John Weber (Johnny) is an attorney in Gulfport, Mississippi, with a focus on federal and state criminal defense, complex litigation and appeals. Johnny represents clients in admiralty and maritime litigation, commercial and business litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and government investigations. Johnny served as senior litigator and supervising attorney in charge of the Gulfport office of the Federal Public Defender, Southern District of Mississippi where he tried over 30 felony jury trials, including a number of high-profile cases, and obtained not guilty verdicts and dismissals for many of his clients. In that capacity, Johnny has argued several cases before the Federal...

As the founder of Joseph Kelly Attorney at Law, pllc, I have a deep passion for serving our local community. I was born and raised on the Gulf Coast, where I attended Saint Stanislaus High School. I received my Bachelors Degree from Loyola University and graduated with Honors from Tulane School of Law. ​ I believe estate planning is essential because it allows you to control how your assets are distributed upon your passing. Regardless of the size of your estate, careful planning ensures that your wishes are honored, and your loved ones and assets are protected. ​ Neglecting to plan your estate leaves...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

I was born & raised in Mobile, Alabama. I finished high school at St. Paul’s Episcopal High School. Then, I started college at Birmingham-Southern College in the honors program. Later, I transferred to the University of Alabama, where I thrived academically. I was on the President’s List & in the English Honor Society during this time. In the 90s, I took the Crimson Tide rugby team to the East Coast playoffs. This was the first time in the team's history. After a short time playing for the East Coast All-Star team, I chose to focus on my studies instead of...

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...

Since founding Kim Haney Law Office in 1998, I have been steadfastly committed to providing strategic solutions for my clients. My approach is centered around maintaining open and consistent communication throughout your case, setting clear objectives tailored to your needs, crafting a detailed roadmap for your legal journey, and decisively implementing solutions. My practice areas include handling both simple and complex divorce cases, division of assets and retirement, guardianship, child custody, wills, power of attorney, adoptions, and providing mediation services. In our mediation services, we offer professional assistance in two dedicated conference rooms designed for confidential negotiations and mediation sessions. With over...

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.

Jay is the founding partner of Hughes Brown, PLLC. He was raised in South Louisiana, and then served as an enlisted soldier in the U. S. Army and graduated from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. He moved to Oxford in 1988 to attend law school and fell in love with Oxford, Ole Miss, and a girl from Natchez. He earned his law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1991, with a semester spent at Downing College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, England. He married his college sweetheart, Cris, and they proudly continue to call Oxford...

Swayze earned his B.B.A. in Accounting in 1984 from Ole Miss, followed by his Juris Doctor in 1990 from the University of Mississippi School of Law. He was admitted to practice in MS, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts, and the U.S Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Over the past two decades, Swayze has assisted clients throughout the state, and uniquely served the Ole Miss community. His clients are often referred to him for his experience in divorce, DUI, and criminal defense work. In addition to his client work, he has returned on occasion...

John C. Cox was born and raised in Cleveland, Mississippi. He is a 1996 graduate of Delta State University and a 1999 graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law. He is licensed before all state and federal courts in Mississippi, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He is an "AV" rated lawyer by the Martindale-Hubbell, and has been listed in Super Lawyers magazine on multiple occasions. His areas of practice include all civil and criminal law, including family law, personal injury, and white collar criminal defense. ...