Atty. Bobby Ray Long

Atty. Bobby Ray Long

Bobby R. Long has been a shareholder in the firm Dukes, Dukes, Keating & Faneca, P.A. since 2005.

Gulfport Gulfport 46 yrs experience 46 year
Call (228) 351-0149 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

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. Serands clients in Gulfport, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bobby Ray Long handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Real Estate Law

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Tax Law

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Land Use & Zoning

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Civil Litigation

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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 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 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 Bobby Ray Long

Where is Bobby Ray Long's law office located?
Bobby Ray Long's law practice is located in Gulfport, Mississippi. The firm is Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney and Blum. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bobby Ray Long handle?
Bobby Ray Long focuses on contracts, real estate, tax, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Bobby Ray Long practiced law?
Bobby Ray Long has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Bobby Ray Long go to law school?
Bobby Ray Long earned their education at (B.A. Criminal, 1975); (—).
How can I contact Bobby Ray Long for a consultation?
You can contact Bobby Ray Long 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 Bobby Ray Long received?
Bobby Ray Long's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

B.A. Criminal
Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi
- 1975
Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Mississippi J.D. 1980 Honors: Member Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Mississippi J.D. Moot Court Board
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