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Katherine S. Kerby, Owner Attorney
Public Entities, Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice, Corporate, General Practice, Civil Rights, Ethics & Professio...
Phone:662-889-3733
Web:http://www.kerbylaw.com
Address: 722 College Street, Columbus, MS 39703-0551
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Law Firm:Kerby Law Firm, L.L.C.
Lawyer:Katherine S. Kerby
Phone:662-889-3733
Fax:662-328-9553
Lawyer Title:Owner
Practice Areas:Public Entities, Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice, Corporate, General Practice, Civil Rights, Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Bio:Choctaw Tribal Courts-Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Awarded highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Recipient, National Citation for Exceptional Performance from the Defense Research Institute (DRI) in 2002. Only Mississippi attorney to ever receive the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Fred H. Sievert National Leader Award, which Katherine Kerby was awarded in 2003. Katherine Kerby was also awarded the State Leadership Award in 2007 by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) for years of service as the State Representative for the State of Mississippi to DRI. Recipient of multiple awards from the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association. Finalist in 2007 for Business Woman of the Year presented by the Mississippi Business Journal at the Mississippi Business and Technology Expo 2007. Katherine Kerby served as Chair of the Government Law Section of the Mississippi Bar in 2001-2002 and as Chair again in 2007-2008. As of 2010, Katherine Kerby has served as lead counsel in over 100 Federal cases originating in the State of Mississippi as well as hundreds of court cases originating in the State Courts of Mississippi. These cases have resulted in 14 published Federal Cases and 26 published State Court Cases for a total of 40 published cases, which she handled from inception through the appellate process. Certified Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer Instructor by the State of Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training.
Admitted:1982, Mississippi; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi;
College:University of Mississippi, B.A., English/Public Administration, 1979
Law School:University of Mississippi, J.D., 1982
Membership:Magnolia, Federal and American Bar Associations; The Mississippi Bar; Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association (President, 2002); Defense Research Institute (State Representative, 2004-2007); State Task Force for Expert Evidence; International Association of Defense Counsel (by invitation only); Choctaw Tribal Court Bar Association.
Web:http://www.kerbylaw.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Katherine S. Kerby, graduated from University of Mississippi, B.A., English/Public Administration, 1979 University of Mississippi, J.D., 1982, is now employed by Kerby Law Firm, L.L.C. at 722 College Street Columbus, MS 39703-0551.

While being a member of Magnolia, Federal and American Bar Associations; The Mississippi Bar; Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association (President, 2002); Defense Research Institute (State Representative, 2004-2007); State Task Force for Expert Evidence; International Association of Defense Counsel (by invitation only); Choctaw Tribal Court Bar Association., Katherine S. Kerby is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Katherine S. Kerby as your lawyer, you should consider whether Katherine S. Kerby 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 Katherine S. Kerby has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Katherine S. Kerby's office is located at Columbus, MS, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Katherine S. Kerby has been admitted in 1982, Mississippi; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi;. His or her practice areas include Public Entities, Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice, Corporate, General Practice, Civil Rights, Ethics & Professional Responsibility.

Katherine S. Kerby's college and law school education includes University of Mississippi, B.A., English/Public Administration, 1979, University of Mississippi, J.D., 1982. Other biographical background includes Choctaw Tribal Courts-Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Awarded highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Recipient, National Citation for Exceptional Performance from the Defense Research Institute (DRI) in 2002. Only Mississippi attorney to ever receive the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Fred H. Sievert National Leader Award, which Katherine Kerby was awarded in 2003. Katherine Kerby was also awarded the State Leadership Award in 2007 by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) for years of service as the State Representative for the State of Mississippi to DRI. Recipient of multiple awards from the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association. Finalist in 2007 for Business Woman of the Year presented by the Mississippi Business Journal at the Mississippi Business and Technology Expo 2007. Katherine Kerby served as Chair of the Government Law Section of the Mississippi Bar in 2001-2002 and as Chair again in 2007-2008. As of 2010, Katherine Kerby has served as lead counsel in over 100 Federal cases originating in the State of Mississippi as well as hundreds of court cases originating in the State Courts of Mississippi. These cases have resulted in 14 published Federal Cases and 26 published State Court Cases for a total of 40 published cases, which she handled from inception through the appellate process. Certified Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer Instructor by the State of Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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