Gilchrist Sumrall Yoder Yoder & Leggett, PLLC is one of the oldest and most recognized law firms in Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi. Gilchrist Sumrall Yoder Yoder & Leggett, PLLC traces its roots back to the well known and respected Mississippi attorney Stone Deavours. Mr. Deavours first began practicing law in 1893 in Jasper County, Mississippi. Then in 1902 Stone Deavours moved to Laurel and began practicing law in Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi. Today, Gilchrist Sumrall Yoder Yoder & Leggett, PLLC is a full service law firm located in the heart of historic downtown Laurel.
Most of our attorneys were born and raised here in Laurel and Jones County, Mississippi. This fact provides our law firm with a unique perspective of our community as well as a specialized knowledge of this community as a whole. This unique perspective and specialized knowledge allows our attorneys to provide each of our clients with the necessary information and tools in resolving any issue they may face.
Gilchrist Sumrall Yoder Yoder & Leggett, PLLC specializes in representing businesses and corporations, large and small, as well as representing individuals. The attorneys of Gilchrist Sumrall Yoder Yoder & Leggett, PLLC have the knowledge, skill and experience to represent you and your business needs.
Gilchrist Sumrall Yoder Yoder & Leggett, PLLC is honored to represent some of Mississippi’s largest and well known corporations such as Howard Industries, Inc., Howard Transportation, Inc., Howard Technology Solutions, Sanderson Farms, Inc., Essmueller Corporation, Howse Implement Company, Mississippi Power Company, Bush Construction Company, and the Laurel School District just to name a few. Our lawyers have the experience and knowledge to assist you and your business in a wide range of areas such as corporate law, state and federal litigation, product liability defense, employment law and workers’ compensation defense.
In addition to meeting all of your business and corporate needs the attorneys of Gilchrist Sumrall Yoder Yoder & Leggett, PLLC are also able to meet your individual needs such as real estate closings, wills and estates, divorce and child custody, contract negotiations, and collections.
Whether your needs are large or small, the attorneys of Gilchrist Sumrall Yoder Yoder & Leggett, PLLC are here and ready to assist you.
