Phillip LeMere
About Phillip LeMere
Phillip LeMere is a lawyer based in Gulfport, MS and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Phillip LeMere is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Gulfport, Mississippi
- Health Care Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith
Education: Mississippi College, J.D. and University of Southern Mississippi, B.A.
Location: Gulfport, MS
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