Atty. Karl C Hightower
Karl C Hightower is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, appeals, litigation. Karl received a degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years.
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Karl C Hightower is a Partner based in Gulfport, Mississippi, practicing at Balch & Bingham LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2003), United States District Court, Southern District of Mississippi (2003), United States District Court, Northern District of Mississippi (2003), and United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2003). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 2003) and University of Southern Mississippi Class of 1998 (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Gulfport, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Karl C Hightower is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, appeals, litigation
- Karl received a degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years
- Karl practices at Balch & Bingham LLP in Gulfport, MS
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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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