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Kathryn Hester is special counsel in the Litigation Practice Group. She focuses her practice on commercial disputes in state and federal courts and before Mississippi state agencies. Kathryn advises and represents clients in litigation, healthcare administrative proceedings, estate challenges, zoning, and gaming law. She has served as adjunct professor at Mississippi College School of Law, where she taught a course in pre-trial practice. She is also a regular lecturer and writer on gaming and...

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.

Jennifer is a partner in Balch’s Jackson office and holds licenses in Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi. She is an experienced litigation attorney who practices primary in the areas of product liability, toxic and environmental torts, wrongful death, and negligence cases. For more than 18 years Jennifer has defended a myriad of product manufacturers and possesses specialized knowledge in silica litigation defense. Jennifer has defended thousands of silica claims across the Southeast for l...

Ashley Eley Cannady is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ashley Eley practices law in Jackson, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley Eley Cannady since 2019. 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 Ashley Eley Cannady is held by other lawyers.

Kelly D. Simpkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Kelly D. practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Kelly D. Simpkins since 2013. 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 Kelly D. Simpkins is held by other lawyers.

Clifford K. Bailey III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - ERISA. Clifford K. practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Clifford K. Bailey III since 2013. 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 Clifford K. Bailey III 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 ...

Kevin A. Rogers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Kevin A. practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin A. Rogers 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 Kevin A. Rogers is held by other lawyers.

Brian C. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Brian C. practices law in Jackson, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Brian C. Smith since 2021. 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 Brian C. Smith is held by other lawyers.

William F. Ray was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1986. His experience spans from commercial litigation, complex litigation and banking, securities and financial services to life, health and disability insurance and ERISA and employee benefit claims. His cases of note include Raines v. Bottrell Ins. Agency, Inc., 992 So.2d 642, 2008 WL 1869290, 2008 Miss. App. LEXIS 274; 27 I.E.R. Cas. (BNA) 1350 (Miss. App. 2008); Estate of Bratton v. National Union Fire Ins. Co., 215 F.3d 516, 2000 U.S....