1. William A. Patterson
Title: Managing Partner
Law School: Emory University, J.D., 1980
College: Mississippi State University, B.A., 1977
Admitted: Emory University, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: General Practice, Car Accidents, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil Rights Defense, General Liability, Insurance Policy Coverage Opinions and Disputes, Medical Malpractice Defense, Motor Vehicle Defense, Products Liability, Workers' Compensation Defense
Membership: Hinds County Bar Association; The Mississippi Bar; Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute.

2. Claire K. Robinett
Title: Associate
Law School: Mississippi College School of Law, Class of 2014, J.D.
College: Louisiana State University, Class of 2010, B.A., English
Admitted: Mississippi College School of Law, Class of 2014, J.D.
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage, Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability, Rent-to-Own, Civil Rights, Governmental Liability
Membership: Mississippi Bar Association Capitol Area Bar Association Adams County Bar Association Defense Research Institute Jackson Young Lawyers Association Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association Mississippi Women Lawyers Association Natchez Young Professionals, Former Executive… Read more Mississippi Bar Association Capitol Area Bar Association Adams County Bar Association Defense Research Institute Jackson Young Lawyers Association Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association Mississippi Women Lawyers Association Natchez Young Professionals, Former Executive Board. Read less

3. Carrie R. McCormick
Title: Associate
Law School: Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., cum laude, Moot Court Board, National ABA Representation in Mediation Competition, Merit Scholarship, John B. Farese Memorial Trial Advocate Award, Family Law Section of the Mississippi Bar Award, Best Paper in Domestic Relations/Law/Religion, 2012
College: Mississippi State University, B.A., Communications, 2002; University of Arizona, M.A., Communications, 2004
Admitted: Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., cum laude, Moot Court Board, National ABA Representation in Mediation Competition, Merit Scholarship, John B. Farese Memorial Trial Advocate Award, Family Law Section of the Mississippi Bar Award, Best Paper in Domestic Relations/Law/Religion, 2012
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4. J. Michael Coleman
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., 1999
College: Mississippi State University, B.A., 1991
Admitted: Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense; Products Liability Defense; Litigation; Insurance Defense; Appellate Practice; Premises Liability Defense; Nursing Home and Long-Term Care Defense; Motor Vehicle Defense
Membership: The Mississippi Bar (Member, Young Lawyers Division); Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association.

5. M. Madison Taylor, Jr.
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2011
College: Wheaton College, B.S., 2008
Admitted: University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2011
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense; Motor Vehicle Defense; Nursing Home & Long-Term Care Defense; Premises Liability Defense
Membership: Mississippi Bar Association; North Carolina State Bar; Tennessee Bar Association; Defense Research Institute; Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association; North Carolina Bar Association; Bar Association of the Fifth Circuit; Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies.

6. Mary Frances S. England
Title: Associate
Law School: The University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., Executives Article Editor, Mississippi Law Journal, Moot Court Board, Phi Delta Phi, 2004
College: Mississippi State University, B.A., English/History, magna cum laude, 2001
Admitted: The University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., Executives Article Editor, Mississippi Law Journal, Moot Court Board, Phi Delta Phi, 2004
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Membership: The Mississippi Bar; Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association.

7. Diane Pradat Pumphrey
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Mississippi, J.D., 1988
College: University of Mississippi, B.S., Nursing, 1977
Admitted: Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Mississippi, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: General Practice, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, Construction Defense and Consulting, General Liability, Insurance Policy Coverage Opinions and Disputes, Medical Malpractice Defense, Motor Vehicle Defense, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Workers' Compensation Defense
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8. Robert R. Stephenson, Jr.
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Mississippi, J.D., cum laude, 1997
College: University of Mississippi, B.A., Accountancy, magna cum laude, 1994
Admitted: University of Mississippi, J.D., cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Insurance Defense; Insurance Coverage; Appellate Practice; Workers Compensation Defense; Medical Malpractice Defense
Membership: Hinds County Bar Association; The Mississippi Bar.

9. Sandra T. Doty
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Mississippi, J.D., 1997 Member, Moot Court Board, Student Body Senator
College: College of Southern Idaho, A.A., 1990; Northeast Louisiana University, B.A., 1992
Admitted: Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Mississippi, J.D., 1997 Member, Moot Court Board, Student Body Senator
Practice Area: Appellate Practice, Construction Defense and Consulting, General Liability, Insurance Policy Coverage Opinions and Disputes, Medical Malpractice Defense, Motor Vehicle Defense, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Workers' Compensation Defense
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10. Jay R. McLemore
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1996
College: Vanderbilt University, B.E., 1993
Admitted: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Products Liability Defense; Premises Liability Defense; Workers Compensation Defense
Membership: State Bar of Georgia; Alabama State Bar; The Mississippi Bar.

11. Joseph T. Wilkins, III
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Mississippi, J.D., 1967
College: University of Mississippi, B.B.A., 1964
Admitted: University of Mississippi, J.D., 1967
Practice Area: Workers Compensation; Insurance Defense; Administrative Law; Maritime Law
Membership: Hinds County and American Bar Associations; The Mississippi Bar; Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute.

12. Senith C. Tipton
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., with special distinction, American Jurisprudence Awards in Insurance, American Jurisprudence Awards in Contracts I, American Jurisprudence Awards in Contracts II, American Jurisprudence Awards in Oil/Gas, American Jurisprudence Awards in Criminal Procedure/Remedies, Mississippi College Law Review, Senior Associate Editor, honors, 1980
College: Millsaps College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1962; Mississippi College, M.A., 1964
Admitted: Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., with special distinction, American Jurisprudence Awards in Insurance, American Jurisprudence Awards in Contracts I, American Jurisprudence Awards in Contracts II, American Jurisprudence Awards in Oil/Gas, American Jurisprudence Awards in Criminal Procedure/Remedies, Mississippi College Law Review, Senior Associate Editor, honors, 1980
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense, Hospital Liability Defense, Nursing Home Defense, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Defense
Membership: Hinds County and Fifth Circuit Bar Associations The Mississippi Bar (Chair, Litigation and General Practice Section, 2000) Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association (Past President Board of Directors Member) Defense Research Institute (Member, Board of Directors, 2000-2003)… Read more Hinds County and Fifth Circuit Bar Associations The Mississippi Bar (Chair, Litigation and General Practice Section, 2000) Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association (Past President Board of Directors Member) Defense Research Institute (Member, Board of Directors, 2000-2003) Mississippi Bar Foundation (Trustee, 2004-2007) International Association of Defense Counsel Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel American Bar Association Capitol Bar Association Mississippi Tort Claims Board Professional Liability Defense Federation. Read less

13. Leland S. Smith, III
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Mississippi School of Law, Oxford, Mississippi, J.D., 1982
College: Millsaps College, B.A., cum laude, 1980 Member, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honorary
Admitted: University of Mississippi School of Law, Oxford, Mississippi, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: General Practice, Medical Malpractice, Car Accidents, General Liability, Insurance Policy Coverage Opinions and Disputes, Motor Vehicle Defense, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Workers' Compensation Defense
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14. Casey D. Younger
Title: Associate
Law School: Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., 2012
College: Millsaps College, B.A., Political Science, cum laude, 2008
Admitted: Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Civil Rights Defense, General Practice, General Liability, Insurance Policy Coverage Opinions and Disputes, Medical Malpractice Defense, Motor Vehicle Defense, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Workers' Compensation Defense
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15. Daniel M. Baker
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., 1988
College: Mississippi State University (B.A., 1983; M.P.P.A., 1985)
Admitted: Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Workers Compensation Defense(100%)
Membership: The Mississippi Bar; Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association.