Jeffrey "Jeff" Trotter
About Jeffrey Trotter
Jeffrey Trotter is a lawyer based in Ridgeland, MS and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Jeffrey Trotter is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Ridgeland, Mississippi
- Energy Law
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
- Oil and Gas Law
Current Firm: Adams & Reese LLP
Education: Mississippi State University, B.S., graduated 1985 and University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Ridgeland, MS
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