Phillip Lemere

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Phillip Lemere: Attorney with Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith

Biography

Working diligently to provide his clients with successful results, Phillip prides himself on working more efficiently than the opposition. As a defense litigation attorney, he strives to give honest assessments of each case at the outset and to build trust and rapport with his clients. Phillip creates and maintains lasting relationships through mutual respect, professionalism, and even a good bit of humor.

Phillip’s diverse practice includes personal injury, professional liability, construction, and premises liability. His practice is enriched by his significant experience in appellate litigation. Phillip also has a background in family law and administrative law, which has given him the ability to find new and unique resolutions in his current practice.

Phillip is a lifelong Mississippian and deeply proud of his roots. Born to a military household, he embraces the values of discipline and dedication. His formative years were spent on his grandparents’ farm in rural Mississippi, where he developed passion for the outdoors, appreciation for simplicity, and respect for the benefits of hard work. Now, with his wife, Kathleen, he resides on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Phillip is eager to work with you in his beloved home state.

Awards & Recognitions

•Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America -Health Care Law, Litigation - Construction, Workers’ Compensation Law - Employers, 2026

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Areas of Practice (9)

  • Appellate Law
  • Construction Litigation
  • Healthcare Law
  • Insurance Defense & Coverage
  • Premises Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Construction
  • Healthcare

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Southern Mississippi, B.A., English
Law School Attended:
Mississippi College School of Law, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
2021
Admission:
2021, Mississippi; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
Memberships:

Associations

•State Bar of Mississippi
•Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association - Editorial Board Member
•Harrison County Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division, Child Advocacy Member
•Harrison County Young Lawyers Association

Reported Cases:
Representative Matters: Achieved a favorable result in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for an international hospitality client.; Represented Fortune 500 client in several personal injury disputes.; Achieved summary judgment in United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi for a federal contractor client based at Stennis Space Center - NASA.; Achieved dismissal of an action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi for a client in the synthetic fiber industry.
ISLN:
1001102358

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228-678-2975  Phone

228-214-9650  Fax

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