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About
Provided by Phil B Abernethy
Practice Areas
Construction Law and Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Product Liability Law; Business Tort Law
Career
Phil is a seasoned litigator who focuses most of his practice on matters within the construction industry. A certified arbitrator, he has provided counsel to some of the country’s most well-known companies. In over forty years of practice at Butler Snow, Phil has represented owners, contractors, architects and engineers in the construction industry, as well as defending national manufacturers in product liability litigation. He is recognized by Martindale-Hubbell® (AV-Rated); Best Lawyers in America® (Commercial Litigation and Construction Law; Litigation-Construction Lawyer of the Year (Jackson, MS) - 2016); Top Lawyers, Annual Guide To Commercial Litigation American Lawyer/Corporate Counsel; and Mid-South Super Lawyers® (Construction Litigation). He is a former instructor at National Academy of International Association of Defense Counsel. He is also a Certified Arbitrator by National Arbitration Forum.
Professional Memberships
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers; American Bar Association (Construction Committee and Forum Committee of Litigation section); International Association of Defense Counsel (Construction Litigation and Fidelity and Surety Committees); American Arbitration Association.
Personal
Mississippi State University, B.S. in Engineering,1972; University of Mississippi, J.D., cum laude, 1978.
Chambers Review
USA
Phil Abernethy is sought after for his long-standing expertise in providing counsel to corporations nation-wide. He advises a variety of clients including contractors, designers and national manufacturers in the construction sector.
Phil Abernethy has vast experience as a litigator and is particularly noted for his long-standing construction industry expertise. His practice also includes product liability disputes. In addition to serving as a trial lawyer, he is also noted for his strength as an arbitrator.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Phil is great to work with."
"Phil is great to work with."