Atty. Kari L. Sutherland

Atty. Kari L. Sutherland

Kari is a trial attorney and has defended some of the world’s largest manufacturers in courtrooms across the country. She recently served as lead and co-lead trial counsel for Monsanto in Roundup cases in California and Missouri.

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Profile Summary

About Kari L. Sutherland at a glance

Kari L. Sutherland is a product liability attorney based in Oxford, Mississippi, practicing at Butler Snow LLP. Educated at Mississippi College (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Oxford, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kari is a trial attorney and has defended some of the world’s largest manufacturers in courtrooms across the country
  • She recently served as lead and co-lead trial counsel for Monsanto in Roundup cases in California and Missouri
  • In 2022, she served as lead trial counsel for Johnson & Johnson in Arizona and Arkansas, winning defense verdicts in both pelvic mesh product liability trials
  • Between those two trial wins, she served as trial counsel in Mississippi in a balloon implant products case involving serious injuries and again secured a defense verdict
  • Her other product liability defense verdicts include those resulting from trials in California, Illinois, and Louisiana
  • In late 2024, she was trial counsel in a school vehicular death case that resolved for her client the day before trial
  • The remaining defendant sought to hire her for trial starting the next day

Practice Areas Explained

Kari L. Sutherland's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kari L. Sutherland handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Product Liability

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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 Oxford 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

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Where is Kari L. Sutherland's law office located?
Kari L. Sutherland's law practice is located in Oxford, Mississippi. The firm is Butler Snow LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kari L. Sutherland handle?
Kari L. Sutherland focuses on product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
Where did Kari L. Sutherland go to law school?
Kari L. Sutherland earned their education at (J.D., 1996).
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What awards or recognition has Kari L. Sutherland received?
Kari L. Sutherland's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College
- 1996

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026

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