Atty. C. Michael Ellingburg

Atty. C. Michael Ellingburg

Mike Ellingburg leads the Appellate Law and Commercial/Business Litigation practices within the firm and is active in advancing the firm's technological capabilities and usage. He has litigated complex matters in nearly every industry, with extensive experience in banking, closely held corporations, and commercial construction.

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About C. Michael Ellingburg at a glance

C. Michael Ellingburg is a Member based in Flowood, Mississippi, practicing at Ellingburg Law Firm PLLC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, construction, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1976) and Alabama United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United Stat (2003). Educated at University of Mississippi School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Millsaps College (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Alabama Bar Association American Bar Association Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit Fidelity & Surety Law Committee Mississippi Bar Association. Serves clients in Flowood, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mike Ellingburg leads the Appellate Law and Commercial/Business Litigation practices within the firm and is active in advancing the firm's technological capabilities and usage
  • He has litigated complex matters in nearly every industry, with extensive experience in banking, closely held corporations, and commercial construction
  • Mike has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America since 1995 and is listed in Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Construction, and Litigation - Securities
  • Based on his proficiency in these areas, in addition to his role as lead counsel and counsel of record in multiple cases, Mike has also been engaged on significant cases as co-lead counsel responsible for developing expert testimony and examining expert witnesses at trial
  • Honors & Awards Best Lawyers in America •Commercial Litigation since 1995 •Construction Law •Litigation - Banking & Finance •Litigation - Construction •Litigation - Securities Best in the US, Commercial Litigation Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Rated Mid-South Super Lawyers - 2014 - 2016, Business Litigation American Registry of America's Most Honored Professionals (Top One Percent) American Registry of Top Commercial Litigation Lawyers in 2006 Cambridge Who's Who Marquis Who's Who Recognitions •Seventeen Daniel Coker Horton & Bell, P.A., Attorneys Named 2015 Best Lawyers and Two Named Lawyer of the Year •2014 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Announced •Eighteen Daniel Coker Horton & Bell Attorneys Recognized As 2016 Best Lawyers In America . •2015 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Announced •DCH&B 2017 Best Lawyers Announced News •Daniel Coker Lawyers Named to 2017 Best Lawyers August 15, 2016 •Eighteen Daniel Coker Horton & Bell Attorneys Recognized As 2016 Best Lawyers In America
  • August 17, 2015 •2014 SuperLawyers and Rising Stars Announced November 14, 2014 •Bloomberg BNA's Water Law & Policy Monitor Article Regarding Supreme Court Asks U.S. to File Brief in Dispute Between Mississippi, Tennessee November 4, 2014 •Seventeen Daniel Coker Horton & Bell, P.A., Attorneys Named 2015 Best Lawyers and Two Named Lawyer of the Year August 18, 2014 •15 Daniel Coker Horton & Bell Attorneys Recognized as 2014 Best Lawyers In America September 2013 •Driskell, Ellingburg, and Long Contribute to Mississippi Bar's Summer School for Lawyers August 2011 Publications Dealing with Change in the Legal Marketplace, Best Lawyers Winter 2014 Business Edition (PDF) Technology as the Seventh Pillar of Law Practice, Best Lawyers Spring 2013 Business Edition (PDF) The Mandate for Efficiency in Business Litigation, Best Lawyers Spring 2012 Business Edition (PDF) Recent Victories •Represented The Plaintiff Insurer In The Successful Declaratory Action And On Appeal May 2013 •U.S
  • Fifth Circuit Court Of Appeals Reverses a District Court's Order May 2010

Practice Areas Explained

C. Michael Ellingburg's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases C. Michael Ellingburg handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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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 Flowood 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about C. Michael Ellingburg

Where is C. Michael Ellingburg's law office located?
C. Michael Ellingburg's law practice is located in Flowood, Mississippi. The firm is Ellingburg Law Firm PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does C. Michael Ellingburg handle?
C. Michael Ellingburg focuses on business, construction, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has C. Michael Ellingburg practiced law?
C. Michael Ellingburg has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did C. Michael Ellingburg go to law school?
C. Michael Ellingburg earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact C. Michael Ellingburg for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has C. Michael Ellingburg received?
C. Michael Ellingburg's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi School of Law
- 1976
B.A.
Millsaps College
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1976
Alabama United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United Stat
Admitted: 2003

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