Joseph J. "Jay" Minus, Jr.

Joseph J. "Jay" Minus, Jr.

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014
Awarded Practice Areas
Municipal Law Commercial Litigation Employment Law - Individuals Employment Law - Management
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Mobile.
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Municipal Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Municipal Law Commercial Litigation Employment Law - Individuals Employment Law - Management
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Mobile.
Joseph J. "Jay" Minus, Jr.
Joseph J. "Jay" Minus, Jr.
Mobile, AL
Works at
Phelps Dunbar LLP

202 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Jay Minus practices in the areas of municipal law, commercial litigation and labor and employment. His practice focuses on all aspects of employment law in the defense of union issues, Title VII ADEA, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA and civil rights claims. Mr. Minus also specializes in personal injury claims involving wrongful death, products liability, industrial accidents, and fraud. As general counsel for two cities, he handles all aspects relating to city operations including public meetings, municipal contracts, municipal development and municipal financing. He also handles insurance coverage questions for numerous clients. His clients include municipal corporations, manufacturers, contractors, service providers, shipping companies, automobile dealerships, physicians/medical providers, shipyards and insurance companies. He regularly appears in Alabama and Federal Courts.

Mr. Minus is a certified mediator and serves as City attorney for the cities of Chickasaw and Satsuma, Alabama. He also serves as attorney for the Chickasaw Industrial Development Board, the Utilities Board for the City of Chickasaw, and for the Waterworks and Sewer Board for the City of Satsuma.

Mr. Minus was with Lyons, Pipes & Cook in Mobile before the firm joined Phelps Dunbar.
Works at
Phelps Dunbar LLP

202 Best Lawyers awards

Phelps Dunbar LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Samford University, J.D., graduated 1985
  • The University of Alabama, BA, graduated 1981

Bar Admissions

  • Alabama, Alabama State Bar

Affiliations

  • Alabama Association for Municipal Attorneys - Member
  • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association - Member
  • Alabama State Bar - Member
  • Defense Research Institute - Alabama State Representative
  • Downtown Rotary Club - Member
  • Mobile Chamber of Commerce - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Municipal Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Municipal Law, Mobile (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Municipal Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Labor Law - Management
Awards:
  • Alabama Super Lawyers
  • The Best Lawyers in America

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