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Jones Walker LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

USA Guide 2026 : Mississippi


Jones Walker LLP

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Jones Walker LLP litigators provide litigation counsel, advice, and support to many of the world's largest corporations, as well as to prominent local and regional companies. We are experienced in a wide variety of substantive areas, including:

  • Antitrust and trade regulation
  • Banking
  • Bankruptcy
  • Construction
  • Contracts
  • Environmental and toxic torts
  • Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual property
  • Labor and employment
  • Oil and gas
  • Products liability
  • Professional liability
  • Public utility regulation
  • Securities
  • Transportation
  • White collar crime

Our group handles disputes in many types of forums. In addition to appearing in state and federal courts in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, and throughout the country, we represent clients before a variety of state and federal agencies.

We are experienced with alternative dispute resolution (ADR). We have appeared in proceedings under the auspices of the American Arbitration Association, National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), and the International Chamber of Commerce, as well as under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules of 1976. Jones Walker has qualified mediators, National Association of Securities Dealers Regulation (NASDR) arbitrators, and others experienced in resolving disputes outside of the courts.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Mississippi

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Jones Walker LLP is especially recommended for its high-quality construction and real estate litigation practice. The law firm is also active in financial services litigation, including bankruptcy and white-collar cases. The team is experienced in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Its broad client roster includes local, national and multinational companies from a range of industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Jones Walker LLP represented Mississippi Department of Human Services in a significant public fraud case alleging the fraudulent misuse of welfare funds.

Strengths

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  • The Jones Walker lawyers with whom I've worked provide exceptional service to their clients with particular tenacity. They routinely handle complex and sophisticated matters.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • All their attorneys have exhibited exemplary attention to detail, including frequent and meaningful communication.

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  • The team has great depth and knowledge in litigation matters, as well as excellent courtroom skills. They can turn around strong work in a short period of time and are always well prepared.

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  • There are so many experts with unique specialties. The depth of their team is impressive. We are able to utilize them in ways I did not believe was possible.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Adam Stone
    Band 2Adam Stone

    Adam Stone

    Adam Stone is sought out for his expertise in a broad range of disputes, including First Amendment litigation, breach of contract claims and contentious bankruptcy matters. He has experience representing private commercial clients as well as institutions.

    • Adam is a great all-around professional.

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    • What makes Adam stand out is his ability to mitigate my risk as well as argue on my behalf - he is very good at trial. He is good at deposing witnesses, getting to the meat of the matter and putting you in the right position.

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    • Adam is an experienced and exceptional litigator. He possesses superior analytical and problem-solving skills and is a very effective advocate.

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    • Adam is a top-notch legal professional. He makes concerted efforts at all times to be approachable and available.

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  • Band 2Kaytie Pickett
    Band 2Kaytie Pickett

    Kaytie Pickett

    Kaytie Pickett is well regarded in the market for her litigation practice. She regularly acts for clients in trials and appeals, and offers particular experience in bankruptcy-related disputes.

    • I really enjoy working with Kaytie; she thinks multidimensionally.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Kaytie is an excellent litigator and she excels at motion practice and appellate matters.

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    • Kaytie is one of the most knowledgeable and effective attorneys with whom I have worked. She is always prepared, is usually several steps ahead of opposing counsel, and gives her all to her cases. She's also a joy to work with.

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  • Band 3Neville H Boschert
    Band 3Neville H Boschert

    Neville H Boschert

    Neville Boschert has a broad civil litigation practice that includes product liability actions, consumer protection actions, restrictive covenant disputes and trade secrets claims, as well as insurance matters.

    • Neville is highly intelligent and provides great service to his clients.

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  • Band 5Clarence Webster III
    Band 5Clarence Webster III

    Clarence Webster III

    Clarence Webster is recognized for his work representing clients in litigation concerning large-scale health and environmental crises. He also intervenes in insurance disputes.

    • Clarence is a very conscientious and competent advocate. He exhibits a high level of attention and is easy to talk to about legal matters.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • There are not enough words to describe his intellect, thought process, research capabilities and ability to present the 'hard stuff' in a manner that could be understood by all and allow my decisions to be made with confidence.

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