Edward C. "Ed" Taylor

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.

Doug Vaughn is a problem solver for his clients. He represents people and businesses when they need a voice to be heard and brings fresh ideas to claims to get a resolution in the client’s best interest. In practicing law, there is no one size fits all approach. Clients have different ideals and objectives when they bring a case or a matter in need of resolution. Doug spends time listening to clients, understanding their culture, understanding what's important to them and then tailors a...

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....

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.

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.

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, ...

Lauren McCrory is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Lauren practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren McCrory 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 Lauren McCrory is held by other lawyers.

M. Brant Pettis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. M. Brant practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized M. Brant Pettis 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 M. Brant Pett...

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.

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...