Meridian Lawyers

Ronald C. Morton, LL.M., CELA, is the founding member of the Morton Law Firm, PLLC. His statewide practice is focused on estate planning, asset protection planning, elder law, business planning, and Medicaid planning. Mr. Morton graduated cum laude from Mississippi College in 1988 with a double major in public administration and applied sociology. In 1992 he earned a Juris Doctorate degree, magna cum laude, from Mississippi College School of Law. He was awarded a Masters of Law in Taxation with Honors from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2007, and has earned the designation of...

Editor of Opinions, Mississippi Supreme Court. Adjunct Professor, Mississippi College School of Law.

Attorney Rick D. Patt brings twenty-eight (28) years of experience as an attorney to your case. The Patt Law Firm represents clients in cases involving:

1) Family law (divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, and adoptions);
2) Civil litigation (plaintiff/defense/ personal injury/wrongful death/18-wheeler/automobile accidents, etc);
3) Criminal defense (felony, misdemeanor, drug and DUI defense), and expungements;
4) Wills, trusts and estate work; and
5) Appellate representation in the state and federal courts.

Such representation...

I am personally and professionally committed to the goal of achieving the optimum result for each client through strategic, proactive and innovative representation. I have represented a diversity of individuals and companies in regard to disputes in various fields of business, including: banking; consumer finance; energy; fitness; industrial processes; inspection services; insurance; managed healthcare; manufacture and distribution of products; trucking and transportation; and vehicle and equipment rental. My experience includes: contract and business disputes; consumer loan transactions and practices; insurance claims under coverages of both business and personal policies; industrial explosions and fires; aircraft accidents; products such as firearms, construction equipment, farm...

University of Southern Mississippi (B.S., with highest honors, 1982)
University of Mississippi (J.D., cum laude, 1985)

Mr. Panter has been a member of the Mississippi Bar since 1985. He has a wide range of experience, with a focus on business and employment disputes.

Lawsuits can be time-consuming and costly. For this reason, Mr. Panter works hard to resolve his clients’ disputes out of court, saving them valuable time and money. He will not hesitate, however, to file a lawsuit when necessary to protect their interests.

Business clients of Mr. Panter have included healthcare providers, oil and...

Sam McHard has practiced law for 45 years. He is admitted to practice in the following jurisdictions: 1976, Illinois and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois; 1983, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 1985, U.S. Supreme Court; 1999, Iowa; 2001, Mississippi, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Sam received his B.A. at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL and his Juris Doctor at Northwestern University. Sam is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and maintains membership with the following professional associations: Mississippi Bar Association; Iowa Bar Association; Illinois Bar Association; Mississippi Association for Justice; American Association for Justice; Texas Bar Association; and...

Cory M. Williams, a fourth-generation attorney, earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law. He represents individuals with car accident, personal injury, Social Security, and workers’ compensation claims.

Susan G. Pinkston, PLLC was formed in November of 1996 and is located in Ridgeland MS. Mrs. Pinkston, the primary member, spent the first fourteen years of her legal career with two well established multi-service law firms in downtown Jackson, as an associate and then partner. The firm’s areas of practice include real estate closings, wills and estates, mediation and arbitration, oil and gas, corporate formation and title insurance.

In addition earning a J.D. from The University of Mississippi School of Law, both of Tingle Law Group, PLLC's attorneys graduated magna cum laude from The University of Alabama School of Law with an LL.M. in Taxation, and their previous work experience has included employment with the Internal Revenue Service and non-profit legal organizations to private practice. As such, our attorneys are capable of handling diverse legal issues ranging from taxation to family law, wills and estates, and other litigation matters. Our goal is to provide high-quality services at reasonable rates. Contact us for additional information.

Devoting his practice to the prosecution of insurance claims, Brandon represents policyholders with an unwavering passion. He views each case as an opportunity to help the little guy and seek justice in an otherwise unfair landscape.

Over the last ten years, i have practiced in several large law firms in the Jackson and surrounding areas as well as served as a law clerk for the honorable Leslie Southwick on the Mississippi Court of Appeals. In April 2010, I dediced to start the law office of Michael Moore, PPLC, where I worked diligently to provide personal attention and excellent legal services to my clients. In January 2016 I partnered with Robert G. Barlow, III and formed Barlow & Moore, PLLC.

Mark Burton received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Mississippi in 1995. He received the degree of Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1998. Mark has been a practicing attorney in Mississippi since 1998. Mark has extensive civil litigation experience in both State and Federal Court. In the last 16 years Mark has handled cases in states across the nation as far as California. Having extensive multi-jurisdictional experience gives Mark a unique perspective on cutting edge legal theories, strategies and precedents. He has represented thousands of Mississippians and has limited...

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Ira has unique and diverse experience as a litigation attorney in large and mid-size law firms, as a solo practitioner, and as a military lawyer. Ira focuses much of his time on the representation of military personnel and federal agents and employees, as well as private employers and non-profit corporations. Ira’s practice areas include military law, national security representation, veterans’ benefits, and labor and employment. In addition to his legal experience, Ira is certified in process improvement methods and has extensive project management and leadership experience throughout over 17 years of service in both the US Marine Corps and Army...

I have been licensed and practicing law for over 20 years. Hiring a legal professional is not only building trust in the ability of the attorney, but it is about building a long term and lasting professional relationship. I strive to not only handle your legal needs in a professional and efficient manner, but to gain your respect and build a long lasting friendship with all of my clients. In my free time, I enjoy family activities, riding motorcycles, soccer events with my children and spending time with friends.

Richard Schwartz founded Richard Schwartz & Associates Injury Lawyers, P.A. more than 40 years ago. As a life-long resident of Jackson, Mississippi, he is dedicated to serving his local community with exceptional legal services. He handles an array of personal injury cases, including car accidents, maritime, drug recalls, birth injury, premises liability, workers' compensation, and more. Mr. Schwartz earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Millsap's College, along with his Juris Doctor Degree from the University Of Mississippi School Of Law in 1978. While in law school, Mr. Schwartz was a member of Phi Delta Phi Honor Fraternity and an...

John W. Robinson III is an attorney with more than 20 years of litigation experience representing people and business throughout Mississippi. John's primary focus is civil litigation-non-criminal cases in court, usually involving claims for money damages. John also counsels and represents clients in contract negotiations and other business transactions. John's civil litigation and trial experience is extensive and includes cases involving a wide variety of matters, such as contract disputes, business torts, employment issues, real estate and land use controversies, intellectual property, commercial sales disputes, construction, insurance coverage and defense, products liability, personal injury, wrongful death and mass tort claims,...

The Diaz Law firm is a personal injury attorney in Jackson Mississippi, who represent clients nationwide. Core practice areas include, car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death and environmental disasters. The Diaz Law Firm fights for victims and their families to ensure they receive the maximum possible compensation. If you have been injured due to no fault of your own, contact one of our experienced personal injury attorneys to discuss your case.

Robert Van Uden is a Member and Manager of Stubblefield, Yelverton & Van Uden, PLLC. Robert received his undergraduate degree in History from Louisiana State University in 1996, his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Mississippi in 2000, his Chartered Life Underwriter designation (CLU®) from the American College in 2006, his LL.M. in Taxation with Distinction from the University of Alabama in 2010, and is a graduate of the Southern Trust School. Robert is a member of the Mississippi Financial Planning Association, Estate Planning Council of Mississippi, the Rotary Club of North Jackson and serves on the Board of...

Peyton Moore was born in Flowood, Mississippi and raised in Tupelo, Mississippi. He is the son of James and Lorela Moore. Peyton graduated from Saltillo High School before attending The University of Mississippi, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Peyton received his J.D. from The University of Mississippi School of Law. Peyton and his wife Mollie have one son, Parker.

We specialize in Personal Injury, Construction Law, Insurance Law, Business Law, and Abuse.