Appellate Practice Commercial Litigation Litigation - Construction Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Michael J. Bentley
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Michael Bentley is a partner in the Jackson, Mississippi office, where he concentrates his practice on appellate and commercial litigation. In addition to his responsibilities at the firm, Michael was elected Chair of the Mississippi Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Section (2013-2014) and currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Bar Association of the Federal Fifth Circuit. Prior to joining the firm, Michael clerked for Judge Leslie H. Southwick at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Overview
Jackson, Mississippi
- Mississippi College, J.D., graduated 2007
- Millsaps College, B.A., graduated 2000
Jackson, Mississippi
- Mississippi College, J.D., graduated 2007
- Millsaps College, B.A., graduated 2000
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Appellate Practice, Jackson, MS (2023)
- Litigation - Construction, Jackson, MS (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
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