Christopher Brice "Brice" Wiggins

Dru Holland works with the litigation group, focusing his practice on the defense of a variety of commercial insurance claims including premises liability, premises security, medical malpractice and products liability at the state, federal and appellate levels. Dru regularly counsels clients in the commercial trucking and public housing industries in actions related to tort liability. He has also represented various governmental entities against municipal liability claims throughout Mississippi.

WILLIAM L. MCDONOUGH, JR., was born in Oxford, Mississippi, July 1, 1950 and graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1972. Following service in the U.S. Navy, returned to the University of Mississippi School of Law, graduating in 1979, joining the firm of Bryant & Stennis in Gulfport, Mississippi. Member: Mississippi State Bar (Board of Bar Commissioners, 1999-2002); Harrison County Bar Association (President, 1996); Captain, United States Navy Reserve, 1972- 1996. Member of the B...

K.C. Hightower is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Real Estate. K.C. practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized K.C. Hightower since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which K.C. Hightower is held by other lawyers.

Leo E. Manuel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Leo E. practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Leo E. Manuel since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Leo E. Manuel is held by other lawyers.

Joe Sam Owen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Joe Sam practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Joe Sam Owen since 1991. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area....

Jennifer West Signs is a partner in Balch & Bingham LLP's Gulfport, Mississippi, office and practices primarily in the area of commercial real estate acquisitions, development, and financing as well as general real estate law. She is an authorized signatory with the firm's Mississippi agency with First American Title Insurance Company and has extensive experience in negotiating and issuing complex land title policies for both lenders and owners in multi-million dollar transactions. Ms. Si...

Heather Murphy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Heather practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Heather Murphy since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Heather Murphy is held by other lawyers.

Steve Cupp is a partner in the Gulfport office. He has experience across a range of industries, including manufacturing, financial services, construction, and retail. He has devoted his practice to representing management interests in various areas of labor and employment law, including traditional labor litigation before the National Labor Relations Board, handling Department of Labor wage and hour audits, and litigation of Fair Labor Standards Act cases. Steve is certified as a Senior Profe...

RICKY J. COX currently serves as the Managing Partner of the Gulfport office of Balch & Bingham LLP and is a member of the firm’s Energy; Corporate & Securities; and Real Estate, Lending and Commercial practice groups. Mr. Cox enjoys a diverse practice and regularly represents clients in a wide variety of utility and commercial matters, including energy and utility litigation; energy regulation and transactions; water and sewer utility regulation, transactions, and litigation; b...

Michael represents individuals and companies in litigation related to their business interests, including contract disputes, business torts, and real estate disputes. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® and Super Lawyers® in the field of business litigation.