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 Counties across Mississippi. He is also the Board Attorney for the Brookhaven School District. Beyond his civil rights practice, Will has defended clients in complex environmental litigation as well as premises liability claims.
William R. "Will" Allen
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Municipal Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Municipal Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Works at
Butler Snow LLP
226 Best Lawyers awards
Biography
Works at
Butler Snow LLP
226 Best Lawyers awards
Locations
Education
- University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 2002
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Municipal, Jackson, MS (2025)
- Litigation - Municipal, Jackson, MS (2022)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Jackson, MS (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Litigation - Municipal
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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