John Howell III

Mr. Morrison practices out of the New Orleans, Louisiana and Jackson, Mississippi office locations. Walter C. Morrison, IV was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on October 19, 1967 and raised in New Roads, Louisiana. He graduated from Catholic High School of Pointe Coupee in 1986 and from Louisiana State University with a B.S. in accounting in 1990. He attended Mississippi College School of Law where he was the Production Editor of the law review and graduated with a Juris Doctor in 1993. Walter...

Patrick is a member of the Tort, Transportation & Specialized Litigation Group with a practice focus on flood and other catastrophic and major claims defense, transportation litigation, insurance and casualty defense, premises liability, professional malpractice defense, environmental law, compliance with Medicare and Medicaid laws, and other areas of litigation. He is a member of the 24-hour accident investigations team.

Donna focuses her practice on appellate matters, pharmaceutical product liability defense, and media defense.

Richard Tubertini is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Richard practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Richard Tubertini since 2026. 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 whi...

Chris is an experienced business attorney who focuses on bankruptcies, business reorganizations and distressed transactions.

David Ayers was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1983 and is admitted to all state and federal courts in Mississippi and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He also has handled cases in a number of other states under pro hac vice privileges. David's experience includes commercial litigation, premises litigation and general personal injury litigation, with an emphasis on automotive, heavy equipment, industrial equipment and recreational product litigation. His cases of ...

Tom Walker is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He focuses on commercial and regulatory matters in the financial services industry, with a depth of experience representing financial institutions. Prior to joining the firm, Tom served as executive vice president and director of a community bank in Forest, Mississippi. His experience as general counsel, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, and chief investments officer in the financial services sector enhances his ability ...

Rajita Iyer Moss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Municipal Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Rajita Iyer practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Rajita Iyer Moss since 2023. 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 Rajita Iyer Moss is hel...

Johanna Jumper represents developers, landlords and tenants in all types of real estate transactions including real estate acquisitions, dispositions and refinancing; closing of new loans and loan assumptions; workouts and foreclosures; and retail, office and industrial leasing. She also has served equity investors in the purchase, reorganization and sale of distressed assets. In her leasing and developments practices, Johanna negotiates agreements reflecting the diverse priorities of franchi...

David Stewart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. David practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized David Stewart since 2020. 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 David Stewart is held by other lawyers.