William P. Wessler

Michael represents individuals and companies in litigation related to their business interests, including contract disputes, business torts, and real estate disputes. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® and Super Lawyers® in the field of business litigation.

Paul practices in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Group and focuses on bankruptcy, creditors’ and lenders’ rights, financial services litigation, banking and commercial finance litigation, contract and property litigation and receiverships. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell ® and is consistently recognized by Mid-South Super Lawyers ®.

Donald Moore is an experienced litigator with a strong record of advocating for his clients in workers’ compensation and liability matters. He has extensive experience representing Longshore clients and handles both federal and state workers’ compensation claims. A leader in his field, Donald has served on the Executive Committee of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Mississippi Bar, is a Fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation Attorneys, and is an approve...

Jim Wyly practices in the area of litigation. He handles a diverse litigation practice in Mississippi and Louisiana. As a litigator, he has defended a variety of tort claims, including serious personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death claims arising from transportation, professional liability (legal, medical, accountant, insurance and real estate agents/brokers), products liability, toxic exposure, maritime (Jones Act and general maritime law), construction (architects, engineers, ...

Scott Ellzey practices in the areas of commercial litigation and general insurance defense matters involving both third-party liability claims and first-party coverage issues in state and federal court. Additionally, he has extensive experience defending tort claim liability matters, as well as transportation litigation, municipal liability defense claims, products liability claims and professional liability matters. Scott served as an adjunct instructor at the University of Mississippi as pa...

Jonathan P. Dyal is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Land Use and Zoning. Jonathan P., who practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ben H. Stone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Gaming Law. Ben H., who practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi, has been recognized since 1993. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ben H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Leo E. Manuel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Leo E., who practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leo E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

AV PREEMINENT RATED - As a former insurance defense trial attorney, he knows the strengths–and weaknesses–of the companies and employers he faces. With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Bowden is a highly qualified personal injury lawyer who knows how to help accident victims receive the full financial compensation they deserve. His team is focused, dedicated, and sensitive to each client’s needs. Mr. Bowden has been practicing law since 1988 in a wide range of litigation fie...

Richard Tubertini is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Richard, who practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.