Atty. Guy W. Held

Atty. Guy W. Held

Guy W. Held is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, trials and appeals, real property law and 12 other areas of law.

Benton Benton 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About Guy W. Held at a glance

Guy W. Held is a trusts, probate, business, real estate, and zoning attorney based in Benton, Mississippi. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Florida (1968), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1970), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court (1974). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1967) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Benton, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Guy W. Held is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, trials and appeals, real property law and 12 other areas of law
  • Guy W. received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Guy W. practices in Benton, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Guy W. Held's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Guy W. Held handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Guy W. Held is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Mississippi →

Probate

Guy W. Held is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Mississippi →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Guy W. Held is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Guy W. Held is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Mississippi →

Land Use & Zoning

Guy W. Held is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Benton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Guy W. Held

Where is Guy W. Held's law office located?
Guy W. Held's law practice is located in Benton, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Guy W. Held handle?
Guy W. Held focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Guy W. Held practiced law?
Guy W. Held has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Guy W. Held go to law school?
Guy W. Held earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.S., 1965).
How can I contact Guy W. Held for a consultation?
You can contact Guy W. Held directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Guy W. Held received?
Guy W. Held's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1967
B.S.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1968
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1977
Mississippi (Inactive)
Admitted: 2001

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