Michael N. "Mike" Watts

Amanda focuses her practice on administrative and regulatory law, governmental litigation, and election and campaign finance law. Before joining Butler Snow, she served as Counsel to Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour after twelve years of general litigation practice.

George Read is a shareholder in the firm’s Oxford office and joined the firm’s Jackson office shortly after graduation from law school in 1990. George opened the firm’s Oxford office in 1995. George is Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution practice group and limits his practice of law to the areas of Workers’ Compensation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Professional Affiliations American Bar Association American Inns of Court, Williams C. Keady Chapter Claims...

Pope S. Mallette is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law. Pope S., who practices law in Oxford, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pope S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark Halbert practices in the area of general civil litigation and labor and employment. He has more than 20 years of litigation experience, with extensive experience in employment litigation, tort claims, commercial litigation and estate disputes. Mark represents management in a variety of employment matters including employment discrimination claims, wrongful termination, fair labor standards and practices, and employment policies. He represents business clients in contract negotiations, br...

J. Miles Forks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Municipal Law. J. Miles, who practices law in Oxford, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Miles is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Greg Pirkle practices in the area of business law. His practice focuses on federal and state taxation, with emphasis on taxation of business entities, estate planning, and exempt organizations. His business taxation practice includes advising clients on the tax implications of business transactions such as mergers and reorganizations, property exchanges, and executive compensation. His estate planning practice involves maximum use of federal credits and preservation of wealth through the use ...

Shea S. Scott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Shea S., who practices law in Oxford, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shea S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew V. Garner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Andrew V., who practices law in Tupelo, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Casey is a proud graduate of Booneville High School, Northeast Mississippi Community College, and Mississippi State University, where he graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. In December 2004, Casey received his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law, with honors. After passing the February 2005 Mississippi Bar Exam, Casey began practicing law with his father, Duncan Lott. He was admitted to practice in the State and Federal Cour...

John Wheeler serves as president and litigation chair for the firm. He practices exclusively in litigation focusing on the defense of medical and professional liability claims, railroad liability claims, pharmaceutical and product liability litigation and other personal injury and general litigation matters. John has defended liability claims and litigation for health care providers, railroad entities, and major pharmaceutical companies in federal and state jurisdictions throughout the United...