George H. Ritter

Will is a member of Butler Snow’s Constitutional and Civil Rights Litigation practice group. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has devoted his career to representing public entities in civil rights and employment litigation. Will has represented counties, cities, School Districts and their employees in complex civil rights and tort matters throughout Mississippi. He also serves as general counsel for the Mississippi Sheriff’s Association, which includes Sheriffs from 82 Counti...

Alison O'Neal McMinn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Alison O'Neal practices law in Jackson, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Alison O'Neal McMinn since 2019. 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 prof...

Paul has extensive experience in tax controversy matters. He is a fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel.

Lance W. Martin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Civil Rights Law. Lance W. practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Lance W. Martin 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 Lance W. Martin is held by other lawyers.

Phil is a seasoned litigator who focuses most of his practice on matters within the construction industry. A certified arbitrator, he has provided counsel to some of the country’s most well-known companies. In over forty years of practice at Butler Snow, Phil has represented owners, contractors, architects and engineers in the construction industry, as well as defending national manufacturers in product liability litigation.

Kathryn Hester is special counsel in the Litigation Practice Group. She focuses her practice on commercial disputes in state and federal courts and before Mississippi state agencies. Kathryn advises and represents clients in litigation, healthcare administrative proceedings, estate challenges, zoning, and gaming law. She has served as adjunct professor at Mississippi College School of Law, where she taught a course in pre-trial practice. She is also a regular lecturer and writer on gaming and...

Chad A. Davidson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Chad A. practices law in Flowood, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Chad A. Davidson 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 Chad A. Davidson is held by other lawyers.

Roger Williams is a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. Roger is a transactional attorney who focuses his practice on the acquisition, leasing, and sale of commercial real estate, construction projects, and commercial lending. He represents developers in all phases of the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, and sale of various kinds of commercial properties, including apartment complexes, office buildings, shopping centers, and build-to-suit retail projects. In a...

James M. Tyrone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Qui Tam Law. James M. practices law in Jackson, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized James M. Tyrone 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 reflects the professional regard in which James M. Tyrone is held by other lawyers.

Shauncey H. Ridgeway is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Shauncey H. practices law in Jackson, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Shauncey H. Ridgeway 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 which Shauncey H. Ridgeway is held by other lawyers.