Atty. Joe Sam Owen
Joe Sam Owen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Joe Sam, who practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi, has been recognized since 1991.
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Joe Sam Owen is a medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, white collar, and product liability attorney based in Gulfport, Mississippi, practicing at Owen, Owen & Smith PLLC. Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1972) and University of Mississippi (BA, 1971). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Gulfport, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joe Sam Owen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Joe Sam, who practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi, has been recognized since 1991
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joe Sam is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Joe Sam Owen is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Mississippi →
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.
Joe Sam Owen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Joe Sam Owen is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Mississippi →
Joe Sam Owen is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Mississippi →
Joe Sam Owen is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 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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