Many news reports of automobile accidents end with the cryptic phrase, “The accident remains under investigation.” Many people undoubted read that sentence without knowing anything about what it means. How is an accident investigated? Who does the investigation? A...
If you’re in the commercial real estate market, then you need to make sure your getting bang for you buck. While that means securing a purchase or lease agreement that fits your budget, it also means taking a more in-depth look at it to make sure that it will fit your...
You need competence in the courtroom when facing drug charges. Any drug-related offense, including those involving possession, can wreak havoc on your life. They can threaten to strip away your freedom, your finances, and your future. Obtaining a job and housing with...
In order to succeed on a personal injury claim, you need to prove that another individual acted negligently, and that that negligence caused the car accident in question and your injuries. This usually means presenting evidence that shows that the defendant was...
When you are purchasing a new home, the final step in the home buying process is generally closing. It is important to know what steps need to be met before closing, in order to ensure that all legal bases are covered when finalizing the sale. The following are some...
It is important to learn as much as possible about any home that you want to buy before a sale becomes official. This may be especially important if the Mississippi home that you want to acquire is located in a flood zone. You will likely need flood insurance If you...
Summer tends a popular time to buy or sell a home, and 2020 turned out to be no exception to this trend. This is especially true in East Mississippi, where the residential real estate market is hot right now. Meridian is seeing an uptick in home sales The city of...
Buying a home in the Meridian area, whether it is a starter home, your “forever home” or a downsized home, is an exciting experience. However, real estate contracts are complex legal documents. It is important to understand what some common contingencies in purchase...
This blog recently discussed what an easement is and why it is an important property right. It is also helpful for property owners to be familiar with how an easement is terminated if the need arises. It is helpful to understand that the property, or estate, burdened...
Zoning laws can have a significant impact on the use of property which is why property owners should be familiar with what zoning regulations are and how they impact their property. Zoning regulations are of interest to both property owners and those considering a...
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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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