About

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COMMERCIAL

Wise Carter represents businesses in many contexts including high-exposure litigation and defense of regulatory actions. Understanding Mississippi’s state courts and federal judges enable wise counsel for the best strategy in difficult litigation positions.

GOVERNMENT

An unmatched litigation experience for government entities at all levels. The attorneys work effectively to solve our clients’ problems without litigation, but vigorously seek relief from the courts when the need arises.


RAILROAD

The firm represents commercial transportation entities in compliance, regulatory, contract disputes, and litigation. The attorneys' knowledge of the railroad industry and hands-on experience enable them to provide valuable and efficient services to clients.

HEALTH CARE

The health care practice encompasses the representation of physicians to health care facilities. Providing great success through consultations with healthcare insurers on risk assessment and claim mitigation and intervention activities as well as defense of medical practice litigation.

APPELLATE

The appellate team has a strong background with Mike Wallace, who clerked at the Mississippi and United States Supreme Court, Rebecca Hawkins, briefing dozens of cases in the state and federal systems, and Charles Cowan, who clerked for Judge Grady Jolly of the Fifth Circuit in 2013 - 2014. They are regularly called to assist trial counsel by arguing legal issues and assuring a favorable record for success on appeal.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Mississippi

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What the Team is Known For

Wise Carter Child & Caraway, Professional Association is prominent on rail matters, including whistle-blower claims and investigations throughout the USA. The law firm also has considerable government and Native American law expertise, as well as a quality trial and appellate offering for business contracts, bankruptcy and securities disputes. It is particularly well regarded for its contentious healthcare work, which includes medical malpractice cases.

Work Highlights

  • Wise Carter Child & Caraway defended Vicksburg Healthcare, LLC in a medical malpractice trial, which was settled before appeal.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael B Wallace
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Michael B Wallace
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Michael Wallace is widely known for his expertise in commercial litigation at the trial and appellate levels. He is also recognized for his strength in significant constitutional and public law mandates.

What distinguishes Michael is his ability to present complex legal arguments with clarity, confidence and precision. His responsiveness, strategic thinking and ability to engage effectively with the court set him apart. He brought a steady, experienced presence to every step of the litigation process.

Michael is knowledgeable and responsive; he gets back to me very quickly when I need him.

George H. Ritter
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George H. Ritter
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George Ritter is an expert civil litigator with notable strength in acting for railroads and hospitals. He offers experience in both trial and administrative proceedings, handling matters such as FELA cases and Medicaid reimbursement disputes.
Charles E Cowan
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Charles E Cowan
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Charles Cowan has notable experience in representing healthcare, railroad, municipal and financial clients in complex litigation and appellate matters.

Charles provides high-quality legal counsel marked by responsiveness and sound judgment.

I am very pleased with the legal representation provided. Cowan has demonstrated his vast knowledge and experience handling commercial legal matters and has gone above and beyond to be transparent, keeping us informed and educating us along the way.

His ability to quickly assess risk, identify leverage points and communicate clear options sets him apart. He is also highly responsive and composed under pressure, which is particularly valuable in matters that require both decisiveness and careful judgment.

Charles is responsive, extremely connected in the legal and business community and is a subject matter expert in terms of local procedure and substantive law.

Charles's attention to detail, clarity in drafting and ability to distill complex legal arguments into persuasive filings significantly strengthened our case. His work demonstrated not only technical precision but also a deep understanding of the strategic goals of our organization.

Ranked Lawyers at
Wise Carter Child & Caraway, Professional Association

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Mississippi

Litigation: Appellate

Michael B Wallace
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Michael B Wallace
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Litigation: General Commercial

Michael B Wallace
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Michael B Wallace
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Band 1
George H. Ritter
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George H. Ritter
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Charles E Cowan
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Charles E Cowan
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Members

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Charles E. Cowan

Charles E. Ross

D. Jason Childress

Eugene R. Naylor

Rebecca W. Hawkins