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Gerald H Blessey, Member Attorney
Real Estate, Lending & Commercial, Public Finance, Land Use / Zoning, Commercial, General Practice
Phone:228-262-0236
Address: 2577 Chatham CT., Biloxi, MS 39531
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Law Firm:Gerald Blessey Law Firm
Lawyer:Gerald H Blessey
Phone:228-262-0236
Fax:(228) 388-7434 866-264-7923
Lawyer Title:Member
Practice Areas:Real Estate, Lending & Commercial, Public Finance, Land Use / Zoning, Commercial, General Practice
Bio:For over half a century, Gerald Blessey has played a pivotal role in shaping the community of Biloxi, Mississippi. With his varied experience in law, public service, and property development, he has consistently worked toward the betterment of life for the people of Mississippi.After graduating from the University of Mississippi with a law degree in 1966, Gerald served as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve during the Vietnam War. Upon completing his military service, he established the Gerald Blessey Law Firm in Biloxi in 1970. This general law practice has been in existence for more than 52 years.Gerald has been an unwavering public servant, holding a position in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1972 to 1981. In 1972, he was honored as the "Outstanding Freshman Legislator" and later presided over the Municipalities Committee. He was the primary author of several significant acts during his time in office.Gerald was elected Biloxi Mayor in 1981 and served for eight years. As Mayor, he spearheaded the Biloxi Waterfront Master Plan in 1985, which introduced legal gaming in Mississippi at Point Cadet Marina. He was also the President of the Mississippi Municipal League and founded the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum.Between 2005 and 2014, Gerald held the positions of President and General Counsel of Tradition Properties, Inc., overseeing a vast master-planned community close to Biloxi. Concurrently, he was appointed Gulf Coast Housing Director fo
Admitted:1966, Mississippi; 1966, United States District Court, Southern District of Mississippi; 1970, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1970, Supreme Court of the United States;
College:University of Mississippi, Class of 1964, B.A., Political Science
Law School:Harvard University, Class of 1970, LL.M., , University of Mississippi Law Center, Class of 1966, J.D.
Membership:Bar Fellowship: Mississippi Bar Foundation · U. S. Supreme Court Historical Society · Member, Urban Land Institute Community Relations · Board of Directors, Gulf Coast Business Council Prior Employment · Mayor of Biloxi, 1981-1989 · Member of Mississippi House of Representatives, 1972-1981 · Gerald Blessey… Read more Mississippi Bar Foundation · U. S. Supreme Court Historical Society · Member, Urban Land Institute Community Relations · Board of Directors, Gulf Coast Business Council Prior Employment · Mayor of Biloxi, 1981-1989 · Member of Mississippi House of Representatives, 1972-1981 · Gerald Blessey Law Firm 1970-2010 Other Distinctions · 2010 Spirit of the Coast Award, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce's Highest award for contributions to community, state and nation; · Member, Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education, 2007-2009; · Assistant P
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Languages:English

Lawyer Gerald H Blessey, graduated from University of Mississippi, Class of 1964, B.A., Political Science Harvard University, Class of 1970, LL.M., , University of Mississippi Law Center, Class of 1966, J.D., is now employed by Gerald Blessey Law Firm at 2577 Chatham CT. Biloxi, MS 39531.

While being a member of Bar Fellowship: Mississippi Bar Foundation · U. S. Supreme Court Historical Society · Member, Urban Land Institute Community Relations · Board of Directors, Gulf Coast Business Council Prior Employment · Mayor of Biloxi, 1981-1989 · Member of Mississippi House of Representatives, 1972-1981 · Gerald Blessey… Read more Mississippi Bar Foundation · U. S. Supreme Court Historical Society · Member, Urban Land Institute Community Relations · Board of Directors, Gulf Coast Business Council Prior Employment · Mayor of Biloxi, 1981-1989 · Member of Mississippi House of Representatives, 1972-1981 · Gerald Blessey Law Firm 1970-2010 Other Distinctions · 2010 Spirit of the Coast Award, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce's Highest award for contributions to community, state and nation; · Member, Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education, 2007-2009; · Assistant P, Gerald H Blessey is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Gerald H Blessey as your lawyer, you should consider whether Gerald H Blessey offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Gerald H Blessey has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Gerald H Blessey's office is located at Biloxi, MS, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Gerald H Blessey has been admitted in 1966, Mississippi; 1966, United States District Court, Southern District of Mississippi; 1970, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1970, Supreme Court of the United States;. His or her practice areas include Real Estate, Lending & Commercial, Public Finance, Land Use / Zoning, Commercial, General Practice.

Gerald H Blessey's college and law school education includes University of Mississippi, Class of 1964, B.A., Political Science, Harvard University, Class of 1970, LL.M., , University of Mississippi Law Center, Class of 1966, J.D.. Other biographical background includes For over half a century, Gerald Blessey has played a pivotal role in shaping the community of Biloxi, Mississippi. With his varied experience in law, public service, and property development, he has consistently worked toward the betterment of life for the people of Mississippi.After graduating from the University of Mississippi with a law degree in 1966, Gerald served as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve during the Vietnam War. Upon completing his military service, he established the Gerald Blessey Law Firm in Biloxi in 1970. This general law practice has been in existence for more than 52 years.Gerald has been an unwavering public servant, holding a position in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1972 to 1981. In 1972, he was honored as the "Outstanding Freshman Legislator" and later presided over the Municipalities Committee. He was the primary author of several significant acts during his time in office.Gerald was elected Biloxi Mayor in 1981 and served for eight years. As Mayor, he spearheaded the Biloxi Waterfront Master Plan in 1985, which introduced legal gaming in Mississippi at Point Cadet Marina. He was also the President of the Mississippi Municipal League and founded the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum.Between 2005 and 2014, Gerald held the positions of President and General Counsel of Tradition Properties, Inc., overseeing a vast master-planned community close to Biloxi. Concurrently, he was appointed Gulf Coast Housing Director fo. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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