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Trey Byars has successfully tried cases to verdict ranging from simple automobile accidents to complex products liability and insurance disputes. In recognition of his trial skills, Trey has achieved membership by invitation to such prestigious organizations as the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys. In addition to his litigation practice, Trey is actively involved in several legal organizations that focus on competence and professionalism in the ...

Robert Stacy has trial experience in a variety of practice areas, but concentrates his practice in the areas of premises liability, professional liability, and hospitality law. An accomplished trial lawyer, Robert has tried many jury cases to verdict in both state and federal courts over the past 25 years. Robert is the Co-Chair of the firm’s Hospitality practice group and is a member of the Steering Committee of ALFA International’s Hospitality Law practice group. He is also a me...

Casey Langston Lott is a dedicated trial attorney at Langston & Lott, PLLC, representing individuals and families in complex personal injury and civil litigation matters throughout Mississippi and beyond. Since beginning his legal career in 2005, Casey has secured multi-million-dollar recoveries for clients in cases involving automobile accidents, product liability, burn injuries, and other serious personal injury claims. He has also played key leadership roles in high-profile Multi-Distr...

J. Miles Forks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Municipal Law and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. J. Miles practices law in Oxford, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized J. Miles Forks since 2024. 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 J. Miles Forks is held by other lawyers.

John Wheeler serves as president and litigation chair for the firm. He practices exclusively in litigation focusing on the defense of medical and professional liability claims, railroad liability claims, pharmaceutical and product liability litigation and other personal injury and general litigation matters. John has defended liability claims and litigation for health care providers, railroad entities, and major pharmaceutical companies in federal and state jurisdictions throughout the United...

George Read is a shareholder in the firm’s Oxford office and joined the firm’s Jackson office shortly after graduation from law school in 1990. George opened the firm’s Oxford office in 1995. George is Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution practice group and limits his practice of law to the areas of Workers’ Compensation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Professional Affiliations American Bar Association American Inns of Court, Williams C. Keady Chapter Claims...

Mark Halbert practices in the area of general civil litigation and labor and employment. He has more than 20 years of litigation experience, with extensive experience in employment litigation, tort claims, commercial litigation and estate disputes. Mark represents management in a variety of employment matters including employment discrimination claims, wrongful termination, fair labor standards and practices, and employment policies. He represents business clients in contract negotiations, br...

Timothy M. Peeples is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Litigation - Municipal and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Timothy M. practices law in Oxford, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy M. Peeples since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflect...

Steven Ellis Farese, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and DUI / DWI Defense. Steven Ellis practices law in Ashland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Steven Ellis Farese, Jr. since 2010. 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 Steven Ellis Far...

Paul Edwards represents real estate developers, investors, family corporations, and lending institutions. Mr. Edwards's main focus is transactional work, concentrating on corporate and real estate law. Recent representation matters as lead counsel: Negotiated and structured sale of $115 million company Advised company in regulatory matters with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Lender counsel in $30 million asset-based loan in Florida Negotiation and sale of multiple shopping centers througho...