Atty. Bobby Ray Long
Bobby R. Long has been a shareholder in the firm Dukes, Dukes, Keating & Faneca, P.A. since 2005.
Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Gulfport, MS · 46+ Years Experience
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About Bobby Ray Long at a Glance
Bobby Ray Long is a Shareholder based in Gulfport, Mississippi, practicing at Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney and Blum. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on contracts, real estate, tax, zoning, and litigation. Educated at Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi (B.A. Criminal, 1975) and Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Mississippi J.D. 1980 Honors: Member Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Mississippi J.D. Moot Court Board (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Gulfport, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bobby Ray Long
- Bobby R. Long has been a shareholder in the firm Dukes, Dukes, Keating & Faneca, P.A. since 2005
- He was educated at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi receiving a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Mississippi College School of Law
- Prior to joining Dukes, Dukes, Keating & Faneca, P. A., Bobby served as Director of the Legal Division for the Mississippi State Tax Commission
- Bobby is currently a member of the Mississippi Bar Association, the Harrison County Bar Association and the American Inns of Court
- He is admitted to practice before all Mississippi trial courts
- Mississippi Court of Appeals
- Mississippi Supreme Court
- the Northern and Southern Districts of the United States District Court of Mississippi
- United States Tax Court
- United States Court of Appeal for the Fifth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court
- Bobby is also a member of the Mississippi Tort Claims Board Approved Attorney Register
- Bobby's primary areas of practice are: Litigation
- Real Estate
- Regulatory Law
- Administrative Law
- Contract Law
- Insurance Defense
- Law Enforcement Defense
- Corrections Facilities Law
- Zoning, State and Local Taxation
- Gaming Law
- Liquor Law
- Aviation Law
- Civil Rights Defense and Employment Defense
- Bobby has given presentations to various private and business groups regarding tax, regulatory and administrative law related issues
- He has also give numerous presentations on tax related matters to the Mississippi Tax Assessors and Collectors Association and the Southeastern Association of Tax Administrators
- He has testified before legislative committees on tax related issues as well as regulatory and administrative law
- Bobby was involved in drafting the laws relating to legalized gambling and the regulations which control their operation in the State of Mississippi
- Classes/Seminars Presentations on Tax Related Issues, Mississippi Assessors and Collectors Association Professional Associations and Memberships Harrison County Bar Association, Member, 2001 - 2009 Fifth Circuit Bar Association American Inns of Court Past Employment Positions Mississippi State Tax Commission, Director of Legal Division/Staff Attorney Pro Bono Activities Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project, 2005 - 2009
Practice Areas Explained
Bobby Ray Long's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bobby Ray Long handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Gulfport.
Contracts in Gulfport
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Real Estate Law in Gulfport
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Tax Law in Gulfport
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Land Use & Zoning in Gulfport
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Civil Litigation in Gulfport
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Gulfport
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 Gulfport 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 venue, 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.
Gulfport Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Gulfport-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Gulfport Choose Bobby Ray Long
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Bobby Ray Long's practice in the field of contracts, real estate, tax, zoning, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Bobby Ray Long brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, real estate, and tax, Bobby Ray Long can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Gulfport
A Gulfport-based practice means Bobby Ray Long attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Bobby Ray Long Handles in Gulfport
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