Phil is a seasoned litigator who focuses most of his practice on matters within the construction industry. A certified arbitrator, he has provided counsel to some of the country’s most well-known companies. In over forty years of practice at Butler Snow, Phil has represented owners, contractors, architects and engineers in the construction industry, as well as defending national manufacturers in product liability litigation.
Phil B. Abernethy
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Litigation - Construction
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Litigation - Construction
Works at
Butler Snow LLP
226 Best Lawyers awards
Biography
Works at
Butler Snow LLP
226 Best Lawyers awards
Locations
Education
- University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1978
- Mississippi State University, BS, graduated 1972
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- American Arbitration Association - Member
- American Bar Association - Litigation Section - Construction Committee; Forum Committee
- American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow
- Capital Area Bar Association - Member
- International Association of Defense Counsel - Construction Litigation Committee; Fidelity and Surety Committee
- National Arbitration Forum - Certified Arbitrator
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Construction, Jackson, MS (2019)
- Litigation - Construction, Jackson, MS (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Construction
Special Focus:
- Construction
Awards:
- AV-rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- Top 50 Mississippi Super Lawyers®, 2012
- Top Lawyers, Annual Guide To Commercial Litigation American Lawyer/Corporate Counsel
- Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Litigation: Construction, Litigation: General Commercial
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