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John Fletcher is a partner in the Tax Practice Group. John focuses his practice primarily on state tax matters, encompassing Mississippi and Louisiana, as well as multi-state income, franchise, sales and use, and local ad valorem taxes. John has more than twenty-five years' experience in the legal, corporate, and accounting arenas. He is a contributor for Cooking with SALT, a legal blog committed to providing timely insights on recent legal and practical developments of concern to clients in ...

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 ...

Jason Fortenberry regularly represents and advises businesses in a variety of matters ranging from consumer finance litigation and products liability actions to personal and commercial real estate litigation, tax sale disputes, receiverships, foreclosures and other debt collection matters, as well as limited employment concerns. Jason practices extensively in both state and federal court, as well as various arbitration forums, and has obtained favorable results for a broad range of clients in...

Haley’s practice is focused on commercial litigation, business torts and unfair competition, and insurance coverage. She has been named a Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers Mid-South Rising Star in Business Litigation since 2016 and among the BL Rankings, Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch in Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, and Appellate Practice.

K. C. Hightower is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Real Estate. K. C. practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized K. C. Hightower 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 K. C. Hightower is held by other lawyers.

Kristi Rogers Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Kristi Rogers practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Kristi Rogers Brown 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 Kristi Rogers Brown is held by other lawyers.

Michael F. Myers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Michael F. practices law in Jackson, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Michael F. Myers since 2016. 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 Michael F. Myers is held by other lawyers.

Derek Hall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Derek practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Derek Hall 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 Derek Hall is held by other lawyers.

Peyton Prospere has been engaged in the area of public law and finance for thirty-eight years. That experience includes the discharge of responsibilities at the highest levels in state government as State Treasurer, Chief Legal Counsel to Governor Ronnie Musgrove, and as General Counsel to the Mississippi Development Authority. As State Treasurer, Peyton supervised the issuance in 2003 of $363 million of State bonds representing the State incentive package for the Nissan manufacturing facilit...

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...