About

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With more than 150 lawyers focusing on litigation, Phelps brings high level skill to all forms of dispute resolution on behalf of our clients. We understand your business and the problems you face. That’s why we’ll always work with you every step of the way to find effective solutions. Our attorneys have been called upon to represent both plaintiffs and defendants in multi-million dollar class actions, major bankruptcies, high profile breach of contract claims and significant securities cases. Whether through arbitration, mediation, litigation or appeal, our attorneys will execute strategies tailored to your objectives. 

 



Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Mississippi

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Phelps Dunbar LLP is a regional firm with offices in Jackson, Tupelo and Gulfport. The team has expertise representing clients in a diverse range of disputes including insurance, professional malpractice, environment and breach of contract cases. It can also take on personal injury and product liability cases and is able to represent clients in appeal courts.

Work Highlights

  • Phelps Dunbar LLP represented Origin Bank in debt recovery litigation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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G. Todd Butler
2
G. Todd Butler
2
Band 2

Todd Butler is well regarded for his appellate practice, and has experience representing clients at multiple levels up to and including before the US Supreme Court.

Todd really did a phenomenal job.

James G Wyly III
4
James G Wyly III
4
Band 4
James Wyly is a fine choice of counsel for complex insurance disputes, drawing on notable strength in trial and ADR proceedings in defense of insurers. He is also noted for his broader commercial litigation capabilities.
Mike Hurst
4
Mike Hurst
4
Band 4

Mike Hurst handles a wide range of litigation including civil, criminal and regulatory matters. His client base includes small and large private enterprises as well as public institutions.

Mike is great in court and keen to understand what we need as a client. For companies like us, litigation is a path to get where we need to go as a business, and he understands that.

Nash Gilmore
Nash Gilmore
Associates to watch
Nash Gilmore is an associate with varied litigation experience, including commercial disputes, product liability claims and appellate cases.

Ranked Lawyers at
Phelps Dunbar LLP

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Mississippi

Litigation: Appellate

G. Todd Butler
2
G. Todd Butler
2
Band 2
Litigation: General Commercial

James G Wyly III
4
James G Wyly III
4
Band 4
Mike Hurst
4
Mike Hurst
4
Band 4
Nash Gilmore
Nash Gilmore
Associates to watch

Members

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