Practice Areas & Industries: Copeland Cook Taylor & Bush, A Professional Association

County Government: CCT&B has a long history of working with local officials on the many issues facing local governments. On such issues as zoning, public projects or financing, CCT&B can assist you in ensuring your project is completed with as little difficulty as possible.

State Government: CCT&B has a wealth of experience addressing policy issues at the state government level. In 2004 the firm retained former Governor Ronnie Musgrove. Governor Musgrove worked in a bipartisan fashion with the legislature to pass extensive tort reform, a major overhaul of the state's education system as well as bring the Nissan plant to Canton, MS. Further, CCT&B's insurance attorneys work closely with the Mississippi Department of Insurance in filings, licensing of companies and agencies, license revocation hearings, input into regulations, Form A approvals, and similar administrative areas. Also, Tom Kirkland, a former member of the Mississippi State Board of Health, actively addresses public health issues before the Division of Medicaid, Board of Health and legislature.

Federal Government: CCT&B has a Washington, DC office staffed with attorneys experienced in ushering legislation through the halls of Congress. These attorneys have worked in and lobbied Congress on a myriad of issues, such as health care, tax, energy, telecom, and appropriations. Further, CCT&B attorneys in numerous practice areas have extensive experience in addressing complicated issues and disputes with federal agencies on behalf of their clients. Whether you have issues before HHS, CMS, FDA, EPA, IRS, or the other litany of federal agencies, CCT&B has the expertise to guide you through the administrative process.