Atty. Brent Hazzard
Brent graduated the University of Mississippi with an accounting degree in 1996, and a law degree in 1999. Brent started off his legal career in Tupelo, Mississippi, representing individuals for employment discrimination and violations of their civil rights.
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Brent Hazzard is an Associate based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Richard Schwartz & Associates, P.A. Injury Lawyers. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, medical malpractice, workers comp, ssd, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Mississippi United States District Courts for the Southern District of Mississippi United States Dis (2000). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1999) and University of Mississippi Accounting (—). Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Brent graduated the University of Mississippi with an accounting degree in 1996, and a law degree in 1999
- Brent started off his legal career in Tupelo, Mississippi, representing individuals for employment discrimination and violations of their civil rights
- In 2004, at only thirty-two years old, the Mississippi Attorney General of Mississippi hired Brent as a Special Assistant Attorney General to prosecute the civil actions against Microsoft and an illegal vitamin cartel
- The Mississippi Attorney General announced a $100 million settlement between it and Microsoft, the largest settlement of any State suit brought against Microsoft
- Brent and Richard Schwartz were the lead mediators that negotiated the State’s settlement against the illegal vitamin cartel for approximately $27 million, one of the largest in the nation
- In 2008, Brent was hired as an Assistant Hinds County Prosecutor that prosecuted cases in Justice Court, County Court, Youth Court, City Court and the Mississippi Supreme Court
- In 2013, Judge R. David Proctor selected Brent to be on the Litigation Committee of the historical $2.67 billion settlement in In re: Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Brent is a native of Greenville, Mississippi and currently resides in Jackson, Mississippi
- He enjoys working out, watching sports, and broadcasting podcasts
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Brent Hazzard is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Mississippi →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Brent Hazzard is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Mississippi →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Brent Hazzard is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Mississippi →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Brent Hazzard is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Mississippi →
Brent Hazzard is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle 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 Jackson 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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