our practice areas
DIVORCE
WILLS, ESTATES, & PROBATE
CHILD CUSTODY
A divorce, also called dissolution of marriage, is a legal process where a marriage is dissolved by the Chancery Court. In Mississippi you must have a legal justification, or fault ground, or the parties must agree to attain a divorce. The divorce addresses the legal duties that spouses have to one another, including the assignment of property rights and custody. Divorce can be a traumatic life event.
CHILD CUSTODY
WILLS, ESTATES, & PROBATE
CHILD CUSTODY
When parents do not live with one another they must learn how to share custody of their child(ren). The Chancery Court will consider what is in the best interest of the minor child(ren) in its determination as to custody and visitation. It is important that parents consider the well-being of the child while navigating the legal requirements that govern child custody cases.
WILLS, ESTATES, & PROBATE
WILLS, ESTATES, & PROBATE
CRIMINAL LAW, FELONY, MISDEMEANOR, & TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
A will allows loved ones to express their end of life decisions. Most people, especially those with children, need basic estate plans. Estate planning can get matters in order before death. Probate is the resolution of one's estate after death. Most people have some property and debts at the time of their death which form the estate. Mississippi has its own set of laws governing probate.
CRIMINAL LAW, FELONY, MISDEMEANOR, & TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
CRIMINAL LAW, FELONY, MISDEMEANOR, & TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
CRIMINAL LAW, FELONY, MISDEMEANOR, & TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
Our firm provides the highest quality legal service by assessing the strengths and weaknesses of criminal matters. We will then work to develop a strategy to obtain the best result with most timely resolution. We provide representation from felony offenses in Circuit Court to traffic violations, including DUI, in Municipal Court.
INDIVIDUAL FEDERAL & STATE CONTROVERSY
CRIMINAL LAW, FELONY, MISDEMEANOR, & TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
INDIVIDUAL FEDERAL & STATE CONTROVERSY
Representation of individuals with Federal and State controversies with the objective of resolving tax disputes. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Mississippi Department of Revenue often work together in regards to individual tax liabilities. We also represent individuals before the United States Tax Court.
CONSUMER LAW & CIVIL LITIGATION
CRIMINAL LAW, FELONY, MISDEMEANOR, & TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
INDIVIDUAL FEDERAL & STATE CONTROVERSY
Civil litigation is a civil lawsuit which is based upon non-criminal laws. The lawsuit is handled in court, and commonly involves parties of individuals, groups, and businesses. Civil litigation can range from a small claim to major multi-billion dollar litigation. Our office focuses on representing individuals in small claims.