John G. Wheeler

John G. Wheeler

Tupelo, MS recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
Mitchell McNutt

3 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Tupelo.

Biography

John Wheeler serves as president and litigation chair for the firm. He practices exclusively in litigation focusing on the defense of medical and professional liability claims, railroad liability claims, pharmaceutical and product liability litigation and other personal injury and general litigation matters. John has defended liability claims and litigation for health care providers, railroad entities, and major pharmaceutical companies in federal and state jurisdictions throughout the United States.

Mitchell McNutt

3 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1989
  • University of Mississippi, graduated 1989
  • Mississippi State University, graduated 1987
  • University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1989
  • University of Mississippi, graduated 1989
  • Mississippi State University, graduated 1987

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Tupelo (2026)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Tupelo (2024)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Tupelo (2022)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Tupelo (2018)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Tupelo (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Health Care Law
  • Medical Malpractice Law
  • Professional Malpractice Law
Special Focus:
  • Birth Trauma
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Hospital Malpractice
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Litigation
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Medical Negligence
  • Nursing Homes
  • Personal Injury
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Professional Liability
  • Wrongful Death

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