John C. Cox

Slates Veazey represents clients in all types of litigation, with a particular emphasis on construction and insurance coverage disputes. Slates’ construction practice involves representing owners and general contractors in a variety of issues and projects, both public and private. Slates, who is licensed in both Texas and Mississippi, has experience managing construction disputes across the United States, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Texas. This experience inclu...

Kye C. Handy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Kye C. practices law in Jackson, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Kye C. Handy 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 Kye C. Handy is held by other lawyers.

Eric Toney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Eric practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Toney 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 Eric Toney is held by other lawyers.

Reed is a member of Butler Snow’s Finance, Real Estate and Restructuring Group.

Alyson serves as Practice Group Leader for our Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Healthcare Group. Frequently called upon to assemble teams and manage both coordinated proceedings and individual plaintiff cases, she represents pharmaceutical and medical device companies in product liability litigation across the country. “Alyson is a phenomenal case manager and a strong litigator.” Chambers USA, which ranked Alyson for nationwide Product Liability & Mass Torts (2025). The Leg...

Jay practices within the Products, Catastrophic and Industrial Litigation Group. He focuses his practice on product liability litigation, toxic tort litigation, environmental litigation, catastrophic events and major claims, incident response and evidence preservation, OSHA and general litigation defense.

James R. Moore, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. James R. practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized James R. Moore, Jr. since 2009. 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 R. Moore, Jr. is held by other la...

Brian C. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Brian C. practices law in Jackson, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Brian C. Smith 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 Brian C. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Keith W. Turner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Keith W. practices law in Jackson, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Keith W. Turner since 2015. 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 Keith W. Turner is held by other lawyers.

Susan L. Steffey was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1987 and to the Mississippi Bar in 1991. She is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Mississippi and Florida and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Before joining Watkins & Eager in 1991, Susan practiced in Tampa, Florida, with the law firm of Sessums & Mason (1987-1990), and served as law clerk to the Honorable Rhesa H. Barksdale, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (1990-19...