Atty. A. Scott Cumbest

Atty. A. Scott Cumbest

Member: Pascagoula Noon Lions Club; National Wild Turkey Federation.

Pascagoula Pascagoula 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About A. Scott Cumbest at a glance

A. Scott Cumbest is a Member based in Pascagoula, Mississippi, practicing at Cumbest, Cumbest, Hunter & McCormick, P.A.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, zoning, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1981) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi (1981). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Mississippi (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Jackson County and American Bar Association The Mississippi Bar Mississippi Association for Justice American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Pascagoula, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Member

  • Pascagoula Noon Lions Club
  • National Wild Turkey Federation

Practice Areas Explained

A. Scott Cumbest's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases A. Scott Cumbest handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

A. Scott Cumbest is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Land Use & Zoning

A. Scott Cumbest is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Mississippi →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

A. Scott Cumbest is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Pascagoula 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 A. Scott Cumbest

Where is A. Scott Cumbest's law office located?
A. Scott Cumbest's law practice is located in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The firm is Cumbest, Cumbest, Hunter & McCormick, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does A. Scott Cumbest handle?
A. Scott Cumbest focuses on personal injury, zoning, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has A. Scott Cumbest practiced law?
A. Scott Cumbest has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did A. Scott Cumbest go to law school?
A. Scott Cumbest earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact A. Scott Cumbest for a consultation?
You can contact A. Scott Cumbest 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 A. Scott Cumbest received?
A. Scott Cumbest's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 1981
B.A.
University of Mississippi
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi
Admitted: 1981

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