Atty. Hayden S Dent

Atty. Hayden S Dent

Hayden S Dent is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, personal injury, workers' compensation. Hayden received a A.A. degree from Hinds Jr.

Ocean Springs Ocean Springs 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Hayden S Dent at a glance

Hayden S Dent is a Member based in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, practicing at Hayden S. Dent, Attorney at Law. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Mississippi U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1989) and U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Mississippi (1989). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Hinds Jr. College (A.A. Mississippi, 1983). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of The Mississippi Bar American Bar Association Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Ocean Springs, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Hayden S Dent is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, personal injury, workers' compensation
  • Hayden received a A.A. degree from Hinds Jr. College in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Hayden practices at Hayden S. Dent, Attorney at Law in Ocean Springs, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Hayden S Dent's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Hayden S Dent handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Hayden S Dent is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Hayden S Dent is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Mississippi →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Hayden S Dent is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Ocean Springs 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 Hayden S Dent

Where is Hayden S Dent's law office located?
Hayden S Dent's law practice is located in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The firm is Hayden S. Dent, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Hayden S Dent handle?
Hayden S Dent focuses on personal injury, workers comp, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Hayden S Dent practiced law?
Hayden S Dent has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Hayden S Dent go to law school?
Hayden S Dent earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (A.A. Mississippi, 1983).
How can I contact Hayden S Dent for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Hayden S Dent received?
Hayden S Dent's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 1989
A.A. Mississippi
Hinds Jr. College
- 1983

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Mississippi U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Mississippi
Admitted: 1989

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