Recognized Lawyers in Mississippi

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.

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.

Philip GunnPhilip Gunn

Philip advises clients on government relations, helping them develop and implement legislative agendas, navigate regulatory hurdles and pursue economic development opportunities. Drawing on 20 years in the Mississippi legislature, he also counsels clients on engaging local, state and federal officials.

Jeff TrotterJeff Trotter

Jeff advises domestic and international upstream and midstream companies on energy and natural resources matters, including asset acquisitions, project financing, permitting and regulatory issues. His work also covers carbon capture, gas storage, contracts, title matters and oil and gas disputes.

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.

Tara EllisTara P. Ellis

Tara advises companies on Corporate Law matters, including governance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate transactions and financing. She also helps gaming, hospitality and other businesses navigate licensing and compliance requirements, including gaming and alcoholic beverage regulation.

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.

Alec TaylorAlec M. Taylor

Alec represents sureties in Surety Law matters, advising on performance bond claims tied to contractor defaults before litigation and handling payment and performance bond disputes in court. He also pursues indemnity actions against defaulting principals and indemnitors to recover losses and expenses arising from bonds.

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.

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.

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.

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.