Atty. Michael Brant Pettis

Atty. Michael Brant Pettis

Michael Brant Pettis is a lawyer practicing contracts / agreements, construction / development, litigation and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Gulfport Gulfport 21 Years Experience 21 year
Call (228) 351-0124

Profile Summary

About Michael Brant Pettis at a glance

Michael Brant Pettis is a Partner based in Gulfport, Mississippi, practicing at Balch & Bingham LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on contracts, real estate, estate litigation, securities, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2005). Educated at University of Mississippi School of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of Southern Mississippi (B.S.B.A. Accounting, 2002). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Gulfport, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Brant Pettis is a lawyer practicing contracts / agreements, construction / development, litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Michael practices at Balch & Bingham LLP in Gulfport, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Brant Pettis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Brant Pettis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

Michael Brant Pettis is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Mississippi →

Real Estate Law

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

Michael Brant Pettis is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Mississippi →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Michael Brant Pettis is one of 18,366 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Mississippi →

Securities Law

Michael Brant Pettis is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Mississippi →

Product Liability

Michael Brant Pettis is one of 60,257 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 venue, 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.

Looking for additional Mississippi attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Gulfport or all attorneys in Mississippi.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Brant Pettis

Where is Michael Brant Pettis's law office located?
Michael Brant Pettis's law practice is located in Gulfport, Mississippi. The firm is Balch & Bingham LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Brant Pettis handle?
Michael Brant Pettis focuses on contracts, real estate, estate litigation, securities, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Michael Brant Pettis practiced law?
Michael Brant Pettis has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Michael Brant Pettis go to law school?
Michael Brant Pettis earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S.B.A. Accounting, 2002).
How can I contact Michael Brant Pettis for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Brant Pettis directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael Brant Pettis received?
Michael Brant Pettis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi School of Law
- 2005
B.S.B.A. Accounting
University of Southern Mississippi
- 2002

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 2005

Reviews

4.6
22 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.