Robert H. Compton

Robert H. Compton: Attorney with Witherspoon & Compton
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Biography

Mr. Robert Compton was Born in Meridian, Mississippi, April 8, 1953. He was Admitted to the bar, 1978, Mississippi, and elected Lauderdale County Prosecuting Attorney, serving from January, 1980 through December, 2003. Mr. Compton was also one of the original incorporators of Lauderdale County Habitat for Humanity, Inc., and attorney for the Board of Directors since 1989.

Reported Cases: Board of Educ. of Calhoun County v. Warner, 853 So.2d 1159 (Miss. 2003); Quitman Consolidated School District v. Enterprise School District, et al., 105 F.Supp.2d 545 (S.D Miss. 1999), Affirmed 226 F.3d 642, 148 Ed. Law Rep. 602 (5th Cir. July 11, 2000); Hall v. Dillard, 739 So.2d 383 (Ct. App. Miss. 1999); Broadhead v. Bonita Lakes Mall, Limited Partnership, 702 So.2d 92 (Miss. 1997); Brown v. Winn-Dixie Montgomery, Inc., 669 So.2d 92 (Miss. 1996); Lauderdale County School District v. Enterprise School District, et al., 24 F.3d 671 (5th Cir. 1994);; Austin Development Co. & Eastover Bank for Savings v. Sowashee Venture v. Austin Development, 19 F.3d 1077 (5th Cir. 1994); Estate of Otho Brown v. Lauderdale County School District, 624 So.2d 77 (Miss. 1993); Null v. Buntyn, 553 So.2d 29 (Miss. 1989).;

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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Commercial Law
  • Criminal Defense
  • Employment Law
  • Insurance Defense
  • General Personal Injury
  • School Law
  • Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Meridian Community College, A.A., 1973; Mississippi State University, B.S., 1975
Law School Attended:
Mississippi College, J.D., 1978
Year of First Admission:
1978
Admission:
1978, Mississippi
Memberships:
Lauderdale County (President, 1988-1989), Federal and American Bar Associations; The Mississippi Bar (Member, Board of Bar Commissioners, 10th Circuit Court District, 1997-2000); Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference; Commercial Law League of America.
Birth Information:
Meridian, Mississippi, April 8, 1953
Reported Cases:
Board of Educ. of Calhoun County v. Warner, 853 So.2d 1159 (Miss. 2003); Hall v. Dillard, 739 So.2d 383 (Ct. App. Miss.1999); Broadhead v. Bonita Lakes Mall, Limited Partnership, 702 So.2d 92 (Miss.1997); Brown v. Winn-Dixie Montgomery, Inc., 669 So.2d 92 (Miss. 1996); Lauderdale County School District v. Enterprise School District, et al., 24 F.3d 671 (5th Cir. 1994); Austin Development Co. & Eastover Bank for Savings v. Sowashee Venture v. Austin Development, 19 F.3d 1077 (5th Cir. 1994); Estate of Otho Brown v. Lauderdale County School District, 624 So.2d 77 (Miss. 1993); Null v. Buntyn, 553 So.2d 29 (Miss. 1989).
ISLN:
908254017

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (29 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/19/14 in School Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/19/14 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/19/14 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/19/14 in Commercial Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/18/14 in Commercial Liability

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/18/14 in School Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/18/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/18/14 in Government

    I highly recommend Robert for his skill, knowledge and honesty. Robert is a quality person and attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/18/14 in Litigation

    Robert, along with his other areas of expertise, represents public schools and a community colleges. I also practice primarily in the same areas and have worked with him and opposite him for over 25 years. He has always impressed me with his grasp o... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/18/14 in General Practice

    Mr. Compton was Lauderdale County's Attorney for several terms along with his private practice. Mr. Compton demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and honesty as a public official and in his private practice.

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