University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., 1981
Year of First Admission:
1981
Admission:
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; 1981, All Mississippi State Courts; United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi; United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi; 1981, Mississippi
ISLN:
906602278
Areas of Practice (5)
General Litigation
Professional Liability & Services
Personal Injury
Defective and Dangerous Products
Transportation
Peer Reviews
4.9/5.0(4 reviews)
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.9/5.0
Judgment
4.8/5.0
Communication
4.8/5.0
Legal Experience
5.0/5.0
5.0/5.0
Rated
by a Partner
on 05/16/14
in Insurance
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