Cowles Edgar Symmes

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Southern Mississippi, B.S., 1996
Law School Attended:
Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., 2000
Year of First Admission:
2001
Admission:
2001, Mississippi; 2001, Mississippi Supreme Court; 2001, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals; 2001, United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi; United States Court of Appeals, 5th District
ISLN:
916337702

Areas of Practice (9)

  • Commercial litigation
  • Asbestos defense
  • Environmental litigation
  • Toxic torts
  • Insurance defense
  • Gaming law
  • Construction law
  • Products liability
  • Premises liability

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (22 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0
  • Communication

    4.8/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/14/11 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/09/11 in Asbestos Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/09/11 in Products Liability Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 05/09/11 in Trial Practice

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/06/11 in Insurance Defense Subrogation

    COWLES DESRVES AN "A,V" RATING IF HE DOESN'T ALREADY HAVE ONE.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/06/11 in Litigation

    Mr. Symmes has represented co-Defendants in several cases. He is great to work with. I find that he is very ethical and knowledgable of the law.

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/06/11 in Products Liability Defense

  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 05/06/11 in Asbestos Defense

  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 05/23/11 in Defense Litigation

    Cowles is very diligent and capable. He has aggressively defended cases for our company. I am not aware of his trial experience as we have not had a case in trial, but his pre-trial litigation skills are very good.

  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/16/11 in Toxic Tort Defense

    A rising star in bar in Southern Mississippi.

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (4 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

I've worked with Cowles for approximately twenty-two years. During that time I found him to be very conscientious and easy to work with. He's always available to discuss things and is able to breakd...

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Cowles Edgar Symmes: Member at Page, Mannino, Peresich & McDermott, P.L.L.C.
  • Biloxi, MS
    759 Howard Avenue
    Biloxi, MS 39533-4305