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Alonzo Holmes Sturgeon III

Southwest Mississippi---primarily Wilkinson , Adams and Amite Counties
  • Collections, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning ...
  • Mississippi, Mississippi
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Biography

Holmes Sturgeon has practiced law throughout the counties of Southwest Mississippi since 1989. He is originally from Woodville, Mississippi, which is where he maintains his primary office.
Mr. Sturgeon graduated with honors from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in biology.He lettered in track there and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Mr. Sturgeon was also a member of Omicron Delta Kappa honor society. He graduated from law school from Ole Miss in December of 1988, and was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in March of 1989. He also currently serves as the County Prosecutor for Wilkinson County, a post he has held since June of 1989.
Mr. Sturgeon practices in both the Chancery and Circuit courts of all the counties in South Mississippi ,as well as the Supreme Court of Mississippi. He is licensed in both the Northern and Southern districts of Federal Court in Mississippi, and the Federal 5th District Court in New Orleans. He also practices before the Bankruptcy Courts of Mississippi.
Mr Sturgeon is active in the Mississippi Bar Association and has served as President of the Natchez-Adams County Bar Association.
Mr. Sturgeon is active in a number of civic activities. He has served as President of the Natchez Historical Society and on the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Historical Society and the Woodville Civic Club. He served a term as Governor General of the Order of the First Families of Mississippi.
Holmes Sturgeon is married to Jeretta Hunter Sturgeon and is the father of two sons, Walker Sturgeon and Lon Sturgeon. He attends Corinth Church of Christ and is a Mason.

Practice Areas
Collections
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Health Care Law
Insurance Defense
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Social Security Disability
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Fees
  • Contingent Fees
    Mr. Sturgeon takes contingent fees on the select personal injury cases he accepts.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Mr. Sturgeon currently charges $200.00 for a general consultation and $165.00 per hour on most cases. He does have flat fees for many cases.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Mississippi
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Mississippi
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Education
University of Mississippi
J.D. (1988) | Law
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University of Southern Mississippi
B.S. (1985) | Biology
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Honors: With Honors
Activities: Lettered in Track four years. Member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon social fraternity. Member of Omicron Delta Kappa and Phi Alpha Theta honor societies.
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Professional Associations
Mississippi State Bar
Member
Current
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Contact & Map
Post Office Box 1175
503A Commercial Row
Woodville, MS 39669
Telephone: (601) 888-6152
Fax: (601) 888-6134