R. Lane Dossett

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R. Lane Dossett: Attorney with Hicks Law Firm, PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
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Biography

Mr. Dossett graduated from the Appalachian School of Law, where he finished Valedictorian of his class. He was an associate editor with the Appalachian Journal of Law, the school's flagship law review. Before joining Hicks & Bennett, PLLC, Lane was an intern with The United States Army JAG and the Special Assistant to the United States Attorney in the Northern District of Alabama.

Areas of Practice (27)

  • Business Law
  • Business Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Contracts
  • Breach of Contract
  • Contract Litigation
  • Contract Fraud
  • Construction Law
  • Construction Defects
  • Insurance Defense
  • Personal Injury
  • Accidents
  • Wrongful Death
  • Civil Rights
  • Discrimination
  • Insurance Law
  • Auto Insurance
  • Life and Health Insurance
  • Labor & Employment Law
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Auto Accidents
  • Dog Bites
  • Head and Spinal Injuries
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Slip and Fall
  • Trucking Accidents

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
The University of Southern Mississippi, B.S.B.A., Accounting, 2005; The University of Southern Mississippi, B.S.B.A., magna cum laude, 2005
Law School Attended:
Appalachian School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2008
Year of First Admission:
2008
Admission:
2008, Mississippi; 2008, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Memberships:
The Mississippi Bar (Member, Young Lawyer's Division); American Bar Association; Hattiesburg Area Young Lawyers Association; Mississippi Defense Lawyer's Association.
ISLN:
920491278

Peer Reviews

4.3/5.0 (10 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.4/5.0

  • Communication

    4.2/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    3.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/16/14 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 09/06/14 in Personal Injury

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/22/14 in Civil Litigation

    Lane is a fine lawyer and advocate for his clients. I have been opposite Lane on several matters and find him to be professional and highly competent.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 09/07/14 in Defense Litigation

    Capable young lawyer, very honorable, always prepared, excellent writer

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 09/08/14 in Commercial Litigation

    zealous, ethical advocate for his client, comes to court prepared; delivers well present oral and written argument

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/07/14 in Insurance

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 09/28/14 in Contracts

    Mr. Dossett is a well prepared advocate...honest and professional.

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/06/14 in Insurance Litigation

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  • 3.6/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 09/08/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 2.8/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 09/06/14 in Litigation

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