Recognized Lawyers in Jackson

Erin SaltaformaggioErin D. Saltaformaggio

Erin focuses on complex commercial litigation, handling unfair competition, trade secret, fraud and bad-faith disputes. Her work also includes health and life insurance litigation, defending private correctional healthcare providers in civil rights suits, and representing clients in securities investigations.

Alex PurvisAlex Purvis

Alex handles insurance coverage disputes for commercial policyholders, including first- and third-party claims and construction-related matters. He assists clients from the early stages of a claim through negotiation, litigation and appeal, and handles product liability injury and wrongful death litigation for manufacturers.

John HooksJohn S. Hooks

John leads an education law practice advising schools and universities on desegregation law, employment discrimination and civil rights claims. He handles litigation and appeals for educational institutions, including federal overtime disputes, and trains administrators to identify and address potential claims early.

Jennifer SkipperJennifer Jones Skipper

Jennifer defends businesses in toxic tort litigation, including silica and asbestos claims, with clients ranging from multinational corporations to closely held family companies. Her broader litigation work includes product liability, environmental tort, wrongful death and general negligence matters.

Roger WilliamsRoger W. Williams

Roger practices Real Estate Law, representing developers through commercial property acquisitions, financing, construction, development, leasing and sales. He also represents borrowers and lenders in commercial real estate financing and regularly serves as a title agent on transactions.

Phil Buffington Jr.C. Phillip Buffington Jr.

Phil advises community, regional and national financial institutions on banking and finance matters, including banking regulations, examinations and enforcement actions. He also handles mergers and acquisitions, capital planning and commercial lending, and helps clients assess litigation risks.

Scott AndressScott E. Andress

Scott advises casino operators, developers, sportsbook operators, gaming suppliers, lenders and investors on gaming law, including licensing, regulatory compliance, financing and acquisitions. He also handles gaming-site legality questions and patron disputes, alongside broader corporate and transactional work.

KaShonda DayKaShonda L. Day

KaShonda advises and represents school districts in education law, with a focus on special education under IDEA and Section 504. She handles state complaints, due process hearings and federal litigation, and counsels school boards and administrators on governance, student discipline and employment issues.

Bea TolsdorfBea Tolsdorf

Bea focuses on Health Care Law, advising individual practitioners and hospital systems on regulatory compliance, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, licensure, certification and audits. She also handles certificate-of-need issues and compliance with HIPAA, Stark and Anti-Kickback requirements.

Trey Bourn IIIFreddie E. (Trey) Bourn III

Trey represents manufacturers in product liability matters, from pre-litigation planning through trial in state and federal courts nationwide, involving heavy construction equipment, vehicles and medical devices. He also advises on risk management, product safety, recalls and federal regulatory compliance.

Michael WilliamsMichael Casey Williams

Michael defends manufacturers and national companies in product liability and mass tort litigation involving catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims. His broader civil litigation practice includes business disputes, trials, expert challenges and defense strategy across jurisdictions.

Sara AlexanderSara E. Alexander

Sara focuses on affordable housing development and financing, advising the state's housing finance agency and working with developers on transactions using low-income housing tax credits, HOME and HTF funds, and other subsidies. She also advises on grant program administration and documenting uses of ARPA funds.