Rachel P. Waide

Paul Edwards represents real estate developers, investors, family corporations, and lending institutions. Mr. Edwards's main focus is transactional work, concentrating on corporate and real estate law. Recent representation matters as lead counsel: Negotiated and structured sale of $115 million company Advised company in regulatory matters with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Lender counsel in $30 million asset-based loan in Florida Negotiation and sale of multiple shopping centers througho...

J. Miles Forks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Municipal Law and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. J. Miles practices law in Oxford, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized J. Miles Forks since 2024. 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 J. Miles Forks is held by other lawyers.

Thomas Cooley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Thomas, who practices law in Booneville, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

John S. Farese is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John S. practices law in Ashland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized John S. Farese since 2005. 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 John S. Farese is held by other lawyers.

John Booth Farese is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John Booth practices law in Ashland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized John Booth Farese since 1999. 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 John Booth Farese is held by other la...

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...

Pope S. Mallette is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Municipal Law. Pope S. practices law in Oxford, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Pope S. Mallette since 2010. 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 Pope S. Mallette is held by other lawyers.

Kari is a trial attorney and has defended some of the world’s largest manufacturers in courtrooms across the country. She recently served as lead and co-lead trial counsel for Monsanto in Roundup cases in California and Missouri. In 2022, she served as lead trial counsel for Johnson & Johnson in Arizona and Arkansas, winning defense verdicts in both pelvic mesh product liability trials. Between those two trial wins, she served as trial counsel in Mississippi in a balloon implant pro...

Trey Byars has successfully tried cases to verdict ranging from simple automobile accidents to complex products liability and insurance disputes. In recognition of his trial skills, Trey has achieved membership by invitation to such prestigious organizations as the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys. In addition to his litigation practice, Trey is actively involved in several legal organizations that focus on competence and professionalism in the ...