About Devin Whitt
Are you being threatened by a spouse relating to a divorce or child custody matter? Have you recently been arrested and now face significant jail time, loss of driving privileges or other significant fines? Please be aware that you have rights. We are a Jackson, Mississippi area family law and criminal defense firm dedicated to providing each and every client experienced, aggressive representation at a reasonable prices.
When you retain out firm, you ensure that your case will be thoroughly reviewed and it will given the personal,critical attention necessary to meet your objectives. We believe in providing each and every client personalized but compassionate legal services. Simply put, our firm is built around our clients. Whether you live in Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Warren, Yazoo, Holmes, Copiah, Leake, Scott, Smith, Simpson or Lauderdale Counties...or anywhere else in Mississippi, our firm will be there for you.
When you are involved in a divorce or other family law matter where your rights or the custody of children is at issue, you need a lawyer that is going to fight for you. When you have been arrested for DUI or other felony and/or misdemeanor offenses and facing jail time, fines or court costs, you need a lawyer that will stand up to the prosecution and argue your case in a professional, persuasive manner. Our firm will do just that. Please give us a call today to get your case moving in the right direction. 601.607.5055 (direct) or 601.212.9724 (cell).
Practice Areas
Appeals / Appellate
Arbitration / Mediation
Car Accidents
Criminal Law
DUI / DWI
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Family Law
Professional Experience
| Experience | Years |
|---|
| Attorney, M. Devin Whitt, PLLC | 2006-Current |
| * Partner at Small Law Firm specializing in
Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and
Family Law.
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| Attorney, FORMAN PERRY WATKINS KRUTZ & TARDY, LLP | 2004-2006 |
| * National Coordinating Asbestos Defense
Counsel for Various Corporate Entities
* Outside Counsel for Exxon/Mobile in Noise-
Induced Hearing Loss Litigation
* Drafting and Editorial Responsibility for
Pleadings and Related Legal Memoranda
|
| Attorney, BURR & FORMAN, LLP | 2003-2004 |
| * Drafting of Various Motions, Pleadings and
Proposed Orders
* Deposing witnesses in Consumer
Finance Litigation
* Participating in Various Hearings and
Related Court Appearances
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| Clerk, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE TOM S. LEE | 2002-2003 |
| * Review of Judicial Opinions and Orders
* Performing of Legal Research using
Westlaw/Lexis
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Education
| School | Focus | Degree | Year |
|---|
| Mississippi College School of Law - Mississippi College | Law | J.D. | 2002 |
| Honors: cum laude
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| Athens State University | Criminal Justice/Political Science | B.S. | 1999 |
| Honors: * cum laude
* Dean's List
* Jerry F. Bartlett LSAT Scholarship
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