Atty. Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr.

Atty. Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr.

Dudley has been practicing law since 1965 and was a founding member of Bridgforth & Buntin. Throughout his legal career, he has been instrumental in advising clients on zoning, planning, land use and real estate development matters and negotiating and closing commercial and residential transactions in Mississippi and Tennessee.

Southaven Southaven 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr. at a glance

Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr. is a Member based in Southaven, Mississippi, practicing at Bridgforth, Buntin & Emerson, PLLC. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on residential, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1965) and Tennessee (1984). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1965) and University of Mississippi (B.P.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of DeSoto County, Memphis and Tennessee Bar Associations, The Mississippi Bar. Serands clients in Southaven, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dudley has been practicing law since 1965 and was a founding member of Bridgforth & Buntin
  • Throughout his legal career, he has been instrumental in advising clients on zoning, planning, land use and real estate development matters and negotiating and closing commercial and residential transactions in Mississippi and Tennessee
  • He also handles Estate Planning, wills, trusts and probate matters
  • While in law school, Dudley was a member of Phi Delta Phi, and he was the Chairman of the Moot Court Board
  • From 1968 until 1972 he was a member of the Mississippi State Legislature

Practice Areas Explained

Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr. is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Mississippi →

Probate

Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr. is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Mississippi →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr. is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Mississippi →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Southaven 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 Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr.

Where is Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr.'s law office located?
Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr.'s law practice is located in Southaven, Mississippi. The firm is Bridgforth, Buntin & Emerson, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr. handle?
Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr. focuses on residential, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr. practiced law?
Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr. has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr. go to law school?
Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (B.P.A., 1962).
How can I contact Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr. received?
Dudley B. Bridgforth, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1965
B.P.A.
University of Mississippi
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1965
Tennessee
Admitted: 1984

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