Michael J. Bentley

Michael J. Bentley

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017
Awarded Practice Areas
Appellate Practice Commercial Litigation Litigation - Construction Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Awarded Practice Areas
Appellate Practice Commercial Litigation Litigation - Construction Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Michael J. Bentley
Michael J. Bentley
Jackson, MS
Works at
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

301 Best Lawyers awards

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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.
Works at
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

301 Best Lawyers awards

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Mississippi College, J.D., graduated 2007
  • Millsaps College, B.A., graduated 2000

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Appellate Practice Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Litigation - Construction
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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