Motor vehicle accidents are common occurrences on Mississippi roads. In Meridian, residents may suffer delays to their travel and other inconveniences due to fender-benders, crashes, and other forms of accidents. There are many reasons that car accidents happen, but...
It can take years for Mississippi resident to have the resources to buy their own home. When they are able to make the down payment on a property where they wish to live and raise their family, they may be protective of its boundaries and how it is used. Though many...
Self-defense is an important legal concept that offers justification to potentially violent actions taken by individuals who are the actual victims of wrongful acts. Mississippi residents may engage in certain forms of self-defense when they are at risk of suffering...
Buying a home is a big commitment. When a Mississippi resident is ready to take their hard-earned money and make a down payment on a residential property, they want to know that the steps they take will protect their interests and achieve their goals. Unfortunately,...
No one expects to get hurt in a motor vehicle accident. Though they happen every day, most Mississippi residents who have to endure collisions are able to walk away from their accidents with no significant losses. Some, however, suffer significant injuries that will...
Drunk driving charges can have a significant impact on the life of a Mississippi resident. Often their legal ordeals begin when they are stopped on suspicion of driving with alcohol in their system. When a law enforcement officer makes a drunk driving stop, they may...
One of a parent’s most acute fears is the image of their child dashing unknowingly into traffic on a busy street or highway. Those fears turned into tragic reality for the parents of a two-year-old who died when he dashed into traffic on State Highway 492 on May 3....
Incarceration is not a happy existence. The days are boring and inmates may be forced to socialize with other inmates whom they do not like. Occasionally, these tensions boil over and produce open conflicts. In some cases, as in the recent incident in the Jackson...
In Mississippi, landlords have many responsibilities. There is helpful information to address some common questions they may have related to repairs and evictions, lease terminations and security deposits. Repairs and evictions Landlords must make repairs when there...
The real estate market is hot these days, with sellers in Mississippi often receiving several offers above their asking price. Those looking to buy a home may be tempted to get their foot in the door as soon as possible and make an offer so they can nail down a...
1100 23rd Avenue
P.O. Box 845
Meridian, MS 39301
Toll Free: 800-549-1579
Phone: 601-207-0333
Fax: 601-693-4840
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Witherspoon & Compton, LLC is the oldest, continuously operated law firm in Meridian and East Central Mississippi, having been established in 1956. The firm continues to provide quality legal services in the areas of general practice as well as litigation in both state and federal courts…
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