J. Carter "Carter" Thompson, Jr.

Robert M. Frey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Robert M., who practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Roy is proactive in his approach to cases from the minute a file is referred. He makes an early analysis as to liability and damages and then works with the client to determine the best and most cost-effective strategy toward a favorable resolution, appropriate dismissal motion or trial of the case. Professional Affiliations ALFA International American Bar Association Association of Transport Law, Tort and Insurance Practice Committee Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Defense ...

Elizabeth has served as Bond Counsel for various cities, counties and school districts throughout the State of Mississippi. Her practice is focused on public finance and government relations.

Kaytie Pickett is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. She focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, arbitration, and appeals for clients in the financial services, insurance, manufacturing, and construction industries. Kaytie has developed a particular focus on moving clients’ high-risk cases out of challenging venues. She has successfully removed cases to federal court, transferred venue, and had cases dismissed on complex jurisdictional grounds. Kaytie also has de...

Margaret Z. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Margaret Z., who practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Margaret Z. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeff Barber is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. He focuses on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. Jeff regularly represents clients in bankruptcy proceedings and assists them in restructurings. He has served as an adjunct professor of Debtor-Creditor Law at the Mississippi College School of Law and has completed the American Bankruptcy Institute and St. John’s University School of Law Bankruptcy Mediation Training. He also lectures frequently on bankruptcy and creditors' ...

Nick Norris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals. Nick, who practices law in Gluckstadt, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adam Stone is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. He focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation and arbitration for clients in the financial services, insurance, manufacturing, and construction industries. Adam Stone has more than 20 years of experience representing parties in significant complex commercial and construction disputes. Adam is a US Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional (LEED-AP) and has extensive construction law experience. He drafts constructi...

Kyle is a member of the Products, Catastrophic and Industrial Litigation Group and chair of the firm’s Energy and Environmental Litigation Task Force. He regularly defends clients in class action, catastrophic loss, product liability, and consumer protection litigation.

J. Collins Wohner, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. J. Collins, who practices law in Jackson, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Collins is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.