Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Mississippi
Band 3
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601 352 2300About
Provided by Phelps Dunbar LLP
With more than 150 lawyers focusing on litigation, Phelps brings high level skill to all forms of dispute resolution on behalf of our clients. We understand your business and the problems you face. That’s why we’ll always work with you every step of the way to find effective solutions. Our attorneys have been called upon to represent both plaintiffs and defendants in multi-million dollar class actions, major bankruptcies, high profile breach of contract claims and significant securities cases. Whether through arbitration, mediation, litigation or appeal, our attorneys will execute strategies tailored to your objectives.
Chambers Review
Phelps Dunbar LLP is a regional firm with offices in Jackson, Tupelo and Gulfport. The team has expertise representing clients in a diverse range of disputes including insurance, professional malpractice, environment and breach of contract cases. It can also take on personal injury and product liability cases and is able to represent clients in appeal courts.
Work Highlights
- Phelps Dunbar LLP represented the State of Mississippi, defending against claims brought by the United States alleging that Mississippi's mental health system violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"My interaction with the Phelps Dunbar team exceeded my expectations - I was extremely pleased with their ability to work through complex issues."
"Their strength of expertise was evident through their confidence and communication and the work that was presented was flawless and complete."
"The team were experienced, thoughtful and strategic in their approach."
"Phelps Dunbar is very capable of handling complex litigation."
"My interaction with the Phelps Dunbar team exceeded my expectations - I was extremely pleased with their ability to work through complex issues."
"Their strength of expertise was evident through their confidence and communication and the work that was presented was flawless and complete."
"The team were experienced, thoughtful and strategic in their approach."
"Phelps Dunbar is very capable of handling complex litigation."
Notable Practitioners
James Wyly is a fine choice of counsel for complex insurance disputes, drawing on notable strength in trial and ADR proceedings in defense of insurers. He is also noted for his broader commercial litigation capabilities.
Mike Hurst handles a wide range of litigation including civil, criminal and regulatory matters.
"He is a very strong lawyer and a trusted adviser."
"Mike is a great trial attorney with outstanding court presence."
Nash Gilmore is an associate with varied litigation experience, including commercial disputes, product liability claims and appellate cases.
"He is very responsive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Phelps Dunbar LLP
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