Witherspoon & Compton Blog

For business owners in Mississippi and elsewhere who are aiming to buy commercial real estate, whether in order to expand their enterprise or when just starting out, it can be a surprisingly complicated and sometimes extended process. In fact, commercial property...

Some of the deadliest accidents on our nation’s highways occur when a truck that is sometimes carrying highly flammable or toxic hazmat loses control, collides with another vehicle or overturns. The sheer size of a large truck when compared to a passenger vehicle...

A narcotics task force that included the Mississippi Highway Patrol, Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and other drug agencies recently conducted an enhanced street operation in Meridian last weekend. The three-hour investigation resulted in the arrest of six...

In today’s 24/7 society we often feel confident in our ability to multitask to meet all our daily goals. However, there is one time when multitasking should be avoided altogether -- when driving. Motorists in Mississippi can be easily distracted if they try to do two...

The year 2020 was a difficult year financially for many in Mississippi, especially those who rent a home or apartment. The federal moratorium on evictions saved many people from losing their home. However, their financial troubles often followed them well into 2021....

As the country opens up more people in Mississippi will be heading to their favorite bar for happy hour, going to parties with friends and families where alcohol is served or going on dates at restaurants where they will enjoy a drink or two. However, when one or two...

Rear-end collisions are some of the most common motor vehicle accidents. In addition to physical injuries, these collisions can leave the driver emotionally shaken. They usually happen when a driver is following another driver too closely or is driving too fast to...

Purchasing a property is a very large investment and completing a title search is an important part of the process. Title search A title search is generally performed after the buyer makes an offer to purchase the property and it has been accepted by the seller. Title...

The stillness of a balmy summer evening in Meridian’s Highland Park was cut by the sounds of gunfire. Police arrived at the scene to find a woman and five-year-old child with gunshot wounds. The woman was struck in the head while the child was struck in the hand. Both...

A driver can have his or her license suspended for failing to follow road rules, for DUI convictions, for reckless driving and other traffic violations. Suspensions Driving under the influence (DUI) violations can result in a driver's license suspension for 90 days....