Julie Ann Epps

Don H. Goode is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Don H. practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Don H. Goode since 2010. 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 Don H. Goode is held by other lawyers.

Debbie is a member of the Finance, Real Estate and Restructuring Group and focuses her practice on real estate development and finance.

J. Ryan Perkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. J. Ryan practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized J. Ryan Perkins since 2017. 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. Ryan Perkins is held by other lawyers.

Parker serves as the Practice Group Leader of the Firm’s Regulatory and Government Relations Practice Group. Parker’s practice includes representing a variety of state and local governmental bodies or private parties needing regulatory approvals and/or economic development incentives before such bodies. As a result, Parker has a breadth of experience and knowledge in navigating regulatory, administrative economic development and litigation matters for both public and private clients.

Tray focuses his practice on public finance and economic development. Before joining the firm, he served as Counsel and Economic Development Advisor to Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant. He has served as Bond Counsel for various cities and counties throughout Mississippi and the Southeast. Tray is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) through the International Economic Development Council.

Troy focuses his practice on municipal bonds, public finance, economic development incentives, and government relations. He has represented cities, counties, schools, community colleges, hospitals, universities, developers, companies, economic development agencies, and other entities to assist them in constructing and developing projects statewide.

Ben focuses his practice on Corporate/LLC Law, Securities Law, Mergers and Acquisitions and Business Planning and Operations. He has served multiple tenures on the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Business Law Reform Committees for LLCs, Corporations and Securities Laws.

Will focuses his practice on product liability litigation and has been recognized by Super Lawyers® as a “Mid-South Rising Star” for his work in personal injury defense.

Richard G. Norris II is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Richard G. practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Richard G. Norris II since 2018. 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 Richard G. Norris II is held by other lawyers.

Nick Morisani practices in the area of labor and employment and represents both private and public employers in defense of discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment and hostile work environment claims. He also represents clients in defense of civil rights claims arising under the U.S. Constitution. Prior to joining Phelps Dunbar, Nick served as a law clerk to the Honorable Sul Ozerden, U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi, and as a litigation associate at a large ...