Willie T. Abston

Ryan focuses his practice on representing privately held business in sales and acquisitions, formation, and business planning and operations. Ryan also regularly represents gaming clients on regulatory matters before the Mississippi Gaming Commission.

Mark is a former legislator who focuses his practice on health law, legislation, administrative appeals, and governmental litigation matters.

Joshua J. Metcalf is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Environmental, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Joshua J., who practices law in Jackson, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Don Clark previously served as Chairman of Butler Snow and practices in the Public Finance, Tax Incentives and Credit Markets arena, primarily focusing on governmental relations, public finance and economic development incentives. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America® and Mid-South Super Lawyers® for his work in governmental and municipal finance.

Barney's practice focuses on commercial litigation and governmental litigation. He is Vice Chair of the Committee on Character and Fitness of the Mississippi Board of Bar Admissions and is a member of the Standing Committee on Local Civil Rules for the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi.

“Orlando Richmond is highly recognized for his skills as a trial attorney.” (Chambers USA Editorial, 2025, where Rod is ranked for Nationwide Product Liability & Mass Torts and Litigation: General Commercial – Mississippi) “He’s just phenomenal in the courtroom.” “He connects well with juries.” (Chambers USA Editorial, 2023) “Richmond was described by one industry competitor as having ‘one of the best courtroom presences in the i...

Christian B. Waddell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Christian B., who practices law in Jackson, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christian B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jim F. Spencer, Jr., was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1987. His practice is primarily related to bankruptcy and creditors' rights, to commercial litigation and construction. Jim is a member of the Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference, the American Bankruptcy Institute and is listed among The Best Lawyers in America®.

Rebecca practices within Butler Snow’s Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Healthcare Litigation group. Rebecca is an experienced trial attorney who now focuses her practice on pharmaceutical product liability litigation. She has tried over 40 cases to jury verdicts in state and federal courts in Mississippi. She has served on teams successfully defending the manufacturers of prescription and over-the-counter products from discovery through the appellate process. As a result of her work ...

Ben Williams is a corporate and transactional attorney in the firm’s Real Estate and Banking & Financial Services practice groups with more than 40 years of experience in complex corporate, commercial finance, and real estate transactions. Ben’s practice includes creating, negotiating and closing nuanced structures and innovative financing alternatives on behalf of lender and borrower clients alike, and assisting businesses on both sides of acquisitions and mergers. His work i...