Robert E. "Bob" Williford

Robbie is a member of Butler Snow’s Commercial Litigation group. He is a highly skilled trial lawyer with more than 22 years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation and mass torts in federal court, state court, and arbitration. Robbie’s experience covers every aspect of civil litigation, from developing case theories and damage models, preparing pleadings, motion practice, fact and expert discovery, serving as lead trial counsel, through appeal. ...

Armin Moeller's practice focuses primarily on labor relations and employment law issues, but includes health law, business litigation, arbitration and contracts. Armin represents employers in maintaining non-union status, collective bargaining negotiations and arbitration. He defends employers against harassment, discrimination and retaliation claims; handles EEOC, NLRB, OSHA and other agency claims through judicial process; drafts and defends employment severance, noncompetition and confiden...

Nick Morisani practices in the area of labor and employment and represents both private and public employers in defense of discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment and hostile work environment claims. He also represents clients in defense of civil rights claims arising under the U.S. Constitution. Prior to joining Phelps Dunbar, Nick served as a law clerk to the Honorable Sul Ozerden, U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi, and as a litigation associate at a large ...

An experienced public finance attorney, Sam focuses his practice on municipal bonds, government relations, economic development incentives, and public and administrative law.

Mark Davis is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He focuses on real estate. Mark draws on his more than 35 years of experience to help clients coordinate real estate developments and orchestrate transactions, including acquisition, leasing, and financing matters, as well as zoning issues. His practice spans the development of shopping centers, office buildings, hotels, mixed-use facilities, hospital facilities, medical office buildings, and manufacturing facilities. He also represents...

Christopher Solop leads the firm’s Construction Litigation and Government Contracts sections. Chris has extensive experience representing clients in all areas of construction and government contracts, including pre- and post award protests, equitable adjustment and claim preparation, and litigation. Chris’s practice also includes arbitration and mediation of complex construction claims. Chris's experience in construction law and litigation spans more than thirty (30) years. Repres...

James R. Moore, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. James R. practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized James R. Moore, Jr. since 2009. 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 James R. Moore, Jr. is held by other la...

Walter G. Watkins III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Walter G. practices law in Jackson, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Walter G. Watkins III since 2011. 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 profes...

Kenna L. Mansfield, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Kenna L. practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Kenna L. Mansfield, Jr. 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 Kenna L. Mansfield, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Kevin A. Rogers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Kevin A. practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin A. Rogers since 2022. 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 Kevin A. Rogers is held by other lawyers.