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Merrida (Buddy) Coxwell was admitted to practice law in October 1980. From the day of admission forward Merrida has been a fierce, dedicated, and aggressive advocate for his clients. Over the past thirty (30) years Merrida had handled some of the most complex and highly publicized criminal cases in Mississippi. He has helped obtain or recover over 300 million dollars for men, women and children who have been injured or defrauded. Merrida is sought for his practical and honest advice and his skill in trial and on appeal.

You've survived a serious injury....or you've been charged with a crime. Now your financial security and freedom are on the line.

The outcome of your case will depend heavily on the skills, aggressiveness and experience of your attorney. As a former U.S. Marine with a decade of trial experience, I know what it takes to protect your rights, freedom and sanity.

If you live in Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Warren, Yazoo, Holmes, Copiah, Leake, Scott, Smith or Simpson Counties...or anywhere else in Mississippi, I can help.

Call me anytime. My phone number is 601-991-1099. If you live outside of Jackson, MS., use my toll-free line: 866-991-1555.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WHO I CAN HELP

I focus on three areas of law:

1. Mississippi Personal Injury and Accidents - Workers' Compensation Lawyer: I help those that are hurt in an accident in Mississippi that was caused by another, and those that are injured on the job.

2. Criminal and DUI Defense Lawyer: I help those arrested and charged with a crime in Mississippi - whether it's state or federal charges.

3. General Litigation: With my ten years of litigation experience, I help individuals and businesses with general litigation matters.

Take a look below and see if I can help you.

INJURIES & ACCIDENTS in MISSISSIPPI

- Auto Accident
- Back Injury Accident
- Bicycle - Bike Accident
- Birth Injury
- Boat Accident
- Brain Injury
- Burn Injury
- Construction Accidents
- Defective Products
- Dog Bite Injury
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Farming Accident
- Industrial Accident
- Jet Ski Accident
- Lasik Eye Surgery Injury
- Medical Malpractice Accident
- Medical Negligence
- Motor Vehicle Defects
- Motorcycle Accident
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Pedestrian Accident
- Products Liability
- Rail Road Injury Accident
- Slip and Fall
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Swimming Accidents and Injuries
- Train Accident
- Truck Accident
- Wrongful Death

CRIMINAL CHARGES: MISSISSIPPI & FEDERAL CRIMES

- Conspiracy
- Narcotics/Controlled Substance Offenses
- Making a False Statement to a Federal Official
- Mail Fraud
- Wire Fraud
- Credit Card Fraud
- Health Care Fraud
- Immigration Fraud
- Bank Fraud
- Securities Fraud
- Accounting Fraud
- Insurance Fraud
- Identity Theft
- Money Laundering
- Illegal Money Transmitting
- Counterfeiting
- Antitrust Violation
- Extortion
- Bribery
- Obstruction of Justice
- Perjury
- Embezzlement
- RICO Violations
- Tax Fraud
- Sarbanes-Oxley Violations
- Insider Trading
- Mail Fraud
- Wire Fraud
- Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Computers
- Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Access Devices
- Injury or Destruction to Communication Lines, Stations or Systems
- Illegal Interception of Wire, Oral or Electronic Communications
- Illegal Manufacture, Distribution, Possession and Advertising of Illegal Devices for the Interception of Wire, Oral or Electronic Communications
- Unlawful Access to Stored Communications
- Illegal Installation or Use of a Pen Register Device
- Criminal Copyright Infringement ÃÃâ 17 USC 506 and 2319
- Trafficking in Counterfeit Goods or Services
- Computer Hacking
- Trafficking in Counterfeit Labels
- Trafficking in Recordings of Live Musical Performances
- Launching Spam Email Attacks
- Identity Theft
- Credit Card Fraud
- Unlawful Possession or Use of Access Devices
- Phishing

CRIMINAL - WHITE COLLAR

- Grand Larceny
- Petit Larceny
- Scheme to Defraud
- Theft of Services
- Unlawful Use of A Credit Card
- Criminal Possession of Stolen Property
- Trademark Counterfeiting
- Forgery
- Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument
- Criminal Possession of Forgery Devices
- Criminal Simulation
- Criminal Possession of an Anti-Security Item
- Fraudulent Making of an Electronic Access Device
- Falsifying Business Records
- Tampering with Public Records
- Offering a False Instrument for Filing
- Offering a False Certificate
- Offering A False Financial Statement
- Insurance Fraud
- Commercial Bribing
- Bribery of Labor Official
- Sports Bribing
- Tampering With a Sports Contest
- Fraud in Insolvency
- Fraud Involving a Security Interest
- Fraudulent Disposition of Mortgaged Property
- Fraudulent Disposition of Property Subject to a Conditional Sales Contract
- Issuing a Bad Check
- False Advertising
- False Personation
- Criminal Impersonation
- Criminal Usury
- Unlawful Collection Practices
- Making a False Statement of Credit Terms
- Conspiracy
- Making a False Statement to a Federal Official
- Mail Fraud
- Wire Fraud
- Credit Card Fraud
- Health Care Fraud
- Immigration Fraud
- Bank Fraud
- Securities Fraud
- Accounting Fraud
- Insurance Fraud
- Identity Theft
- Money Laundering
- Illegal Money Transmitting
- Counterfeiting
- Antitrust Violation
- Extortion
- Bribery
- Obstruction of Justice
- Perjury
- Embezzlement
- RICO Violations
- Tax Fraud
- Sarbanes-Oxley Violations
- Insider Trading

VIOLENT CRIMES

- Murder
- Manslaughter
- Criminally Negligent Homicide
- Attempted Murder
- Assault
- Vehicular Assault
- Gang Assault
- Aggravated Assault
- Menacing
- Hazing
- Reckless Endangerment
- Kidnapping
- Unlawful Imprisonment
- Custodial Interference
- Coercion

SEX CRIMES

STATE LEVEL

- Prostitution Offenses
- Obscenity and Related Offenses
- Offenses Against Public Sensibilities
- Offenses Involving the Sexual Performance of a Child

FEDERAL LEVEL

- Sexual Misconduct
- Rape
- Consensual Sodomy
- Sodomy
- Sexual Abuse
- Aggravated Sexual Abuse
- Course of Conduct Against A Child
- Child Molestation
- Possession of Child Pornography
- Female Genital Mutilation
- Prostitution
- Patronizing a Prostitute
- Promoting Prostitution
- Permitting Prostitution
- Loitering For the Purpose of Engaging in a Prostitution Offense
- Obscenity
- Disseminating Indecent Materials to Minors
- Public Lewdness
- Exposure of a Person
- Promoting the Exposure of a Person
- Public Display of Offensive Sexual Material
- Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance
- Promoting an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child
- Possessing an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child
- Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child
- Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child
- Statutory Rape

DRUG CRIMES

- Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance
- Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in or near School Grounds
- Criminally Possessing a Hypodermic Instrument
- Criminal Injection of a Narcotic Drug
- Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia
- Criminal Possession of Precursors of Controlled Substances
- Criminal Sale of a Prescription for a Controlled Substance
- Unlawful Possession of Marijuana
- Criminal Possession of Marijuana
- Criminal Sale of Marijuana
- Criminal Diversion of Prescription Medications and Prescriptions
- Criminal Solicitation
- Conspiracy
- Criminal Facilitation
- Money Laundering

COMPUTER & INTERNET CRIMES

STATE LEVEL

- Computer Tampering
- Unlawful Duplication of Computer Related Material
- Criminal Possession of Computer Related Material

FEDERAL LEVEL

- Mail Fraud
- Wire Fraud
- Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Computers
- Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Access Devices
- Injury or Destruction to Communication Lines, Stations or Systems
- Illegal Interception of Wire, Oral or Electronic Communications
- Illegal Manufacture, Distribution, Possession and Advertising of Illegal Devices for the Interception of Wire, Oral or Electronic Communications
- Unlawful Access to Stored Communications
- Illegal Installation or Use of a Pen Register Device
- Criminal Copyright Infringement
- Trafficking in Counterfeit Goods or Services
- Computer Hacking
- Trafficking in Counterfeit Labels
- Trafficking in Recordings of Live Musical Performances
- Launching Spam Email Attacks
- Identity Theft
- Credit Card Fraud
- Unlawful Possession or Use of Access Devices
- Phishing
- Internet Fraud
- Computer Fraud
- Sale of counterfeit goods over the internet
- Software Piracy
- Computer Game Piracy
- Video Game Piracy
- Music Piracy
- Internet Pornography
- Possession of Child Pornography on a PC or Computer
- Use of the Internet to disseminate child pornography
- Instant Messaging (IM) Sexually Explicit Material to Children
- Online Child Sex Solicitation
- Cyber Stalking
- Crimes Against Computers and the Internet
- Hacking and Computer Sabotage
- Internet Gambling
- Cyber Terrorism - Stealing Data and Shutting Down Computers

My office is just outside of Jackson in Ridgeland - on Arbor Dr. - which is just off Towne Center Blvd. between Pear Orchard Dr. and S. Wheatley St.

Will Simpson represents clients in all aspects of business including litigation, administrative hearings, and bankruptcy. He represents clients before state administrative agencies and frequently handles chancery matters. Prior to joining Knight Mozingo Quarles & Simpson, Will specialized in workers' compensation cases.

Hiring an attorney is an important decision in a person's life. If you have been involved in a serious accident and have suffered harms and losses due to another's negligence, or if you have been harmed by a dangerous product or similar mishap, your choice of an attorney can directly affect how your case is handled and what you receive in the form of financial compensation.

I offer a free consultation and listen to the concerns of my clients. My advice is practical and honest.

My experience, education and legal skill are important to you. On the other hand, your legal problem and how I can help solve it is what is important to me.

Over the last ten years, i have practiced in several large law firms in the Jackson and surrounding areas as well as served as a law clerk for the honorable Leslie Southwick on the Mississippi Court of Appeals. In April 2010, I dediced to start the law office of Michael Moore, PPLC, where I will work diligently to provide personal attention and excellent legal services to my clients.

Thomas V. Alonzo handles serious personal injury claims and criminal defense matters including disabling injuries and wrongful death and all types of felony and misdemeanor cases. With 24 years of litigation and jury trial experience, Mr. Alonzo will use his extensive knowledge of the law to help you with your legal matter.

Mr. Alonzo has offices in Jackson, Mississippi and Lafayette, Louisiana and is also licensed to practice in Georgia and Texas. Mr. Alonzo handles industrial accidents and catastrophic injuries in the Gulf South Region, including Jackson, Vicksburg, New Orleans, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Oxford, Gulfport, Biloxi, Monroe, and all surrounding areas.

The Law Firm of Thomas V. Alonzo has litigated numerous personal injury claims for wrongful death and catastrophic injuries such as:

Burns
Brain Injury
Spinal Injuries
Knee Fractures
Wrist Fractures
Ankle Fractures
Back Injuries
Neck Injuries
Paralysis
Trauma

Whether you are injured on the job in a construction or industrial accident, the victim of medical malpractice or are the victim of an auto, motorcycle or trucking accident, Mr. Alonzo has the skill and experience to help you obtain just compensation for your injuries. His clients have received substantial verdicts and settlements, including judgments of $4.1 million,$2.8 million $1.4 million, and $1.2 million.

Mr. Alonzo represents individuals charged with a range of criminal charges from simple misdemeanors to serious felony charges including first degree murder. As a former Public Defender and board-certified Capital Defender, Mr. Alonzo has 19 years of experience working in the criminal justice system. The Thomas V. Alonzo Law Firm defends clients charged with the following crimes:

Simple Assault
Aggravated Assault
Battery
Loitering
Stalking
Drug Possession
Drug Distribution
Drug Trafficking
Shoplifting
Theft
DUI Driving Under the Influence
DWI Driving While Intoxicated
Traffic Violations
Reckless Driving
Sexual Charges
Indecent Exposure
Prostitution
Lewd Conduct
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Assault
Aggravated Rape
Statutory Rape
Probation Violations
Kidnapping
Burglary
Manslaughter
First Degree Murder
Attempted Murder
Homicide


Mr. Alonzo will guide you through the criminal justice process from arrest, posting bail/bond, indictments, pre-trial hearings, to your trial date. In order to prepare the best legal defense possible, Mr. Alonzo will investigate the facts surrounding your arrest, take statements from witnesses, talk to the arresting officer, and work with a private investigator if necessary. If expert testimony can assist your case, Mr. Alonzo will contact the appropriate experts to help defend you.

Mr. Alonzo also assists clients with bond reduction hearings, expunging records and nursing license revocation hearings.

The Law Office of Thomas V. Alonzo offers free case evaluations for personal injury claims and criminal defense matters. If you have been seriously injured or charged with a crime and you would like to have an experienced trial lawyer review your case and give you his legal opinion, you may contact Mr. Alonzo at (601) 944-1980 in Jackson, Mississippi or (337) 704-2615 in Lafayette, Louisiana. He will personally meet with you to go over the facts of your case in detail. In certain situations, Mr. Alonzo will make arrangements to come to you at your home, hospital, or wherever you are located. Mr. Alonzo is available evenings and weekends by appointment.

My practice is limited to consumer bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, foreclosure defense and suits against mortgage companies and mortgage servicers.

Consider my office in Columbia @ (601)731-2098 for all your legal needs.

As a 38 year old Christian, I am married 17 years with three children, a son and two daughters. I was raised in Marion County on a farm in the Improve-Blue Springs Community attending Bassfield schools for ten years and East Marion for two to graduate. I then served active duty in the U. S. Army. Thereafter, after trade school at PRCC, I worked in the heating and air conditioning trade until I was injured and returned to school. With the support of my wife I successfully attended PRCC and USM obtaining my bachelor degree in history and political science and went on to Ole Miss to obtain my law degree by December 2002.

I have worked for a criminal prosecutor, civil litigation defense firm, and opened my office as a solo practitioner five+ years ago in Columbia. I have worked and tried cases in the circuit, chancery, justice, municipal, and youth courts, which include issues of contract, warranty, professional liability, real property, criminal defense, employer discrimination, personal injury, and family law.

I have the intelligence, energy, and devotion to provide quality service and provide those services with integrity, ethically and in accordance with the law. My individualism and idealism has led to me being labeled a bully, bulldog, and stubborn, but my integrity, character, ethics, and professionalism have no price.

Again, contact my office for all your legal needs at (601)731-2098.

My name is Robert Bradford Jones. My friends call me Brad. I have a broad and diversified legal background with more than 10 years experience in real estate law, land title law, business law and tax law.

Currently, I am Vice President, Claims Counsel for Mississippi Valley Title Insurance Company. As Claims Counsel, I analyze and make insurance coverage decisions. I also review land titles and make determinations on the best way to cure title defects.

In my role as Claims Counsel, I monitor numerous litigation matters in a productive and cost-effective manner.

I am a frequent lecturer to attorneys and real estate professionals on real estate, title insurance, attorney escrow accounts and real estate fraud.

Specialties
- Real Estate Law
- Title Insurance Law
- Attorney Escrow Accounts
- Real Estate and Mortgage Fraud

Editor of Opinions, Mississippi Supreme Court.
Adjunct Professor, Mississippi College School of Law.

James has practiced in Mississippi since 1981, after gaining degrees at Millsaps College in Political Science and at the University of Mississippi. He works with the twenty five attorney firm of Page Kruger & Holland in Jackson where he defends commercial, personal injury, product liability and premises litigation. He has completed over a hundred jury trials and has many reported decisions in both State and Federal courts.

He carries an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell. He is currently serving on the Mississippi Supreme Court's Civil Jury Instruction Committee as Vice Chair and has just completed work as the Vice Chair of the Business Court Committee, appointed by Mississippi's Secretary of State, Delbert Hoseman. He was chairman of the Mississippi Bar's Summer School Committee which presents continuing legal education for Mississippi's lawyers beginning on July 13, 2009. He was recently made a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation

He is in the middle of a three year term on the Board of Directors for the DRI - The Voice of the Defense Bar, as the Regional Director for the Southern Region made up of Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi. He serves on DRI's Strategic Planning Committee, is Vice Chairmen of the SLDO Relationship Committee and is the Board liaison for DRI's Appellate Advocacy Committee In the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association he has served in several capacities, including President. He has been chairman of and a speaker for several of its continuing programs.

This year he was selected to the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys [ADTA] and has been selected to the Best Lawyers in America for 2011 in Commercial and Products Liability Litigation.

He is a member of the Hinds County Bar, Mississippi Bar, Fifth Circuit Bar and Federal Bar Association. He is a member of the Counsel on Litigation Management and a member of the International Association of Arson Investigators. He was selected for inclusion in the Mid-South Super Lawyer listing for the four last years.

I am licensed to practice law in all Courts of law and equity in Mississippi. I attended the University of Mississippi “Ole Miss” in Oxford, where I obtained a B.A. in Political Science. I attended Mississippi College School of Law where I obtained a Juris Doctorate.