R. Allen Smith, Jr.

Will is a member of Butler Snow’s Constitutional and Civil Rights Litigation practice group. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has devoted his career to representing public entities in civil rights and employment litigation. Will has represented counties, cities, School Districts and their employees in complex civil rights and tort matters throughout Mississippi. He also serves as general counsel for the Mississippi Sheriff’s Association, which includes Sheriffs from 82 Counti...

Ronny practices in the firm’s Tax Group where he focuses on business planning and operations, estate administration, estate and trust planning, taxation law, executive compensation and employee welfare benefits.

Roy is proactive in his approach to cases from the minute a file is referred. He makes an early analysis as to liability and damages and then works with the client to determine the best and most cost-effective strategy toward a favorable resolution, appropriate dismissal motion or trial of the case. Professional Affiliations ALFA International American Bar Association Association of Transport Law, Tort and Insurance Practice Committee Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Defense ...

Jennifer M. Studebaker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Jennifer M. practices law in Jackson, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer M. Studebaker since 2017. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jennifer M. St...

C. Stephen Stack, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. C. Stephen practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized C. Stephen Stack, Jr. since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which C. ...

Ron's practice is focused on commercial lending, debt financing, and real estate development. He served as seller’s counsel in connection with sale of $92,000,000 commercial office complex.

Kasey M. Adams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Kasey M. practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Kasey M. Adams since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kasey M. Adams is held by other lawyers.

Molly Jeffcoat Moody is a partner in the firm’s Real Estate and Banking & Financial Services practice groups with a focus on commercial transactions and complex financing matters. Her work includes significant representation of lenders and borrowers alike in commercial loans and developers in the development, construction, and operations of complex real estate projects. Molly has considerable experience with loan syndications, derivatives (interest rate swaps), and participations. M...

Elizabeth Boone advises clients on business transactions and compliance matters domestically and internationally, including contract negotiation, establishment and maintenance of legal entities, establishment of terms and conditions for the sale of goods, privacy compliance matters, employment matters and real estate transactions. She also has assisted with private entity mergers, acquisitions and divestitures in various industries with purchase prices in varying ranges, including a deal valu...

David Ayers was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1983 and is admitted to all state and federal courts in Mississippi and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He also has handled cases in a number of other states under pro hac vice privileges. David's experience includes commercial litigation, premises litigation and general personal injury litigation, with an emphasis on automotive, heavy equipment, industrial equipment and recreational product litigation. His cases of ...