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Balch & Bingham LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Balch & Bingham LLP

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Balch & Bingham's Mississippi litigation practice handles complex commercial disputes for private and public sector clients, including breach of contract, class actions, insurance bad faith, energy, environmental, IP, and RICO matters. The team's capabilities span trial and appellate courts, with experience in both civil and white-collar criminal mandates.

The practice has depth in energy and regulated industry litigation, representing pipeline companies, public utilities, and state government entities in tax, tariff, eminent domain, and regulatory disputes, frequently involving seven- and eight-figure exposure. That sector focus extends to energy, environmental and regulatory-based litigation across multiple industries.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Mississippi

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Balch & Bingham LLP acts for private and public sector clients in contractual, financial, environmental and IP disputes. It also has significant experience in white-collar litigation across the Gulf Coast. The team has vast expertise relating to energy and insurance disputes in particular and acts for an impressive client roster, which includes state government entities.

Work Highlights

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  • Balch & Bingham LLP represented Hunt Military Communities in litigation proceedings against over 100 plaintiffs concerning allegations of unsafe conditions in military housing facilities.

Strengths

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  • Balch & Bingham handled our litigation flawlessly.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Balch & Bingham is very knowledgeable about trends in our industry and regulatory impacts.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • The team combines deep knowledge of the federal courts with sophisticated litigation strategy. They consistently deliver practical, business‑oriented results. They are highly responsive, clear in their communication and adept at translating legal risk into commercial terms that our business stakeholders can act upon.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • They have wisely advised me on several issues.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • I am highly satisfied with their responsiveness and service delivery. The firm has a great track record of success.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jonathan Dyal
    Band 3Jonathan Dyal

    Jonathan Dyal

    Jonathan Dyal is a go-to litigator for municipal and corporate clients facing complex civil disputes, including class actions.
    • Jonathan is extremely client-centered.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 4Walter Boone
    Band 4Walter Boone

    Walter Boone

    Walter Boone is an experienced trial lawyer who has particularly strong expertise in litigation concerning product liability and the healthcare industry.
  • Band 5KC Hightower
    Band 5KC Hightower

    KC Hightower

    KC Hightower is well regarded in the market for his handling of both civil and white-collar criminal mandates. His strong jury trial practice is complemented by notable appellate expertise.
    • KC Hightower is devastating at cross-examinations.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingKye Handy
    Up and ComingKye Handy

    Kye Handy

    Kye Handy is an up-and-coming litigation specialist who has garnered recognition for her trial practice.

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