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Jason Sumrall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Jason practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Jason Sumrall 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 Jason Sumrall is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan P. Dyal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Land Use and Zoning. Jonathan P. practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan P. Dyal since 2018. 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 Jonathan P. Dyal is held by other lawyers.

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...

AV PREEMINENT RATED - As a former insurance defense trial attorney, he knows the strengths–and weaknesses–of the companies and employers he faces. With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Bowden is a highly qualified personal injury lawyer who knows how to help accident victims receive the full financial compensation they deserve. His team is focused, dedicated, and sensitive to each client’s needs. Mr. Bowden has been practicing law since 1988 in a wide range of litigation fie...

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.

Richard Tubertini is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Richard practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Richard Tubertini since 2026. 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 whi...

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...

Scott Ellzey practices in the areas of commercial litigation and general insurance defense matters involving both third-party liability claims and first-party coverage issues in state and federal court. Additionally, he has extensive experience defending tort claim liability matters, as well as transportation litigation, municipal liability defense claims, products liability claims and professional liability matters. Scott served as an adjunct instructor at the University of Mississippi as pa...

Jim Wyly practices in the area of litigation. He handles a diverse litigation practice in Mississippi and Louisiana. As a litigator, he has defended a variety of tort claims, including serious personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death claims arising from transportation, professional liability (legal, medical, accountant, insurance and real estate agents/brokers), products liability, toxic exposure, maritime (Jones Act and general maritime law), construction (architects, engineers, ...

David Stewart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. David practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized David Stewart since 2020. 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 David Stewart is held by other lawyers.