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J. Cal Mayo, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation and Commercial Litigation. J. Cal, who practices law in Oxford, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Cal is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pope S. Mallette is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law. Pope S., who practices law in Oxford, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pope S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven Ellis Farese, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and DUI / DWI Defense. Steven Ellis, who practices law in Ashland, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven Ellis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andy is a shareholder of Mitchell, McNutt & Sams, P.A. ("Mitchell, McNutt") and founding member of its Creditors' Rights / Bankruptcy Litigation Section. He's been licensed to practice law in the State of Mississippi since 1989 and a member of Mitchell, McNutt since 1991. His clients include regional creditors, debtors, unsecured creditors committees and counsel to panel Trustees in Chapter 5 and related litigation, as well as other aspects of bankruptcy case administration. He has substa...

John Booth Farese is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John Booth, who practices law in Ashland, Mississippi, has been recognized since 1999. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John Booth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 ...

Casey is a proud graduate of Booneville High School, Northeast Mississippi Community College, and Mississippi State University, where he graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. In December 2004, Casey received his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law, with honors. After passing the February 2005 Mississippi Bar Exam, Casey began practicing law with his father, Duncan Lott. He was admitted to practice in the State and Federal Cour...

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...

Shea S. Scott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Shea S., who practices law in Oxford, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shea S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John S. Farese is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John S., who practices law in Ashland, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.