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J. Miles Forks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Municipal Law and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. J. Miles practices law in Oxford, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized J. Miles Forks since 2024. 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 J. Miles Forks is held by other lawyers.

Jeff Moore practices in the area of health care law. He represents hospitals, freestanding health care providers, managed care and physician clients on Medicare and Medicaid payment issues, corporate compliance matters, Anti-Kickback Act and Stark law issues and health care transactions. His health law practice includes defending health care providers and suppliers undergoing investigations and audits, including handling Medicare and Medicaid claims appeals. Mr. Moore assists hospitals and ot...

Shea S. Scott is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Shea S. practices law in Oxford, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Shea S. Scott since 2022. 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 Shea S. Scott is held by other la...

Mark Halbert practices in the area of general civil litigation and labor and employment. He has more than 20 years of litigation experience, with extensive experience in employment litigation, tort claims, commercial litigation and estate disputes. Mark represents management in a variety of employment matters including employment discrimination claims, wrongful termination, fair labor standards and practices, and employment policies. He represents business clients in contract negotiations, br...

Anthony L. “Tony” Farese is 55 years of age and is the President of the firm of Farese, Farese & Farese, P.A. in Ashland, Mississippi. He received a B.PA. from the University of Mississippi in 1983 and his J.D. degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1985. He was a member of the Moot Court Board and Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity. He has practiced law for 31 years with the family firm in Ashland. He is licensed to practice law in the states of Mississippi an...

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...

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 ...

Kari is a trial attorney and has defended some of the world’s largest manufacturers in courtrooms across the country. She recently served as lead and co-lead trial counsel for Monsanto in Roundup cases in California and Missouri. In 2022, she served as lead trial counsel for Johnson & Johnson in Arizona and Arkansas, winning defense verdicts in both pelvic mesh product liability trials. Between those two trial wins, she served as trial counsel in Mississippi in a balloon implant pro...

Steven E. Farese, Sr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and DUI / DWI Defense. Steven E. practices law in Ashland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Steven E. Farese, Sr. since 1995. 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 Steven E. Farese, Sr. is ...

Milton “Dee” Hobbs is a native of Oxford, Mississippi , and his family has lived in the community for five generations. Based in the Oxford office of Harris Shelton PLLC , his practice centers on Real Estate Law as well as business and corporate matters . He works with individuals, developers, and businesses on residential and commercial real estate transactions, real estate development projects, and land use matters. Dee regularly assists clients with zoning, land use entitlement...