Atty. Michael D. Chase
Phi Kappa Phi; Phi Delta Phi. Recipient, Dean Robert J.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving Tupelo, MS · 39+ Years Experience
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About Michael D. Chase at a Glance
Michael D. Chase is a Shareholder based in Tupelo, Mississippi, practicing at Mitchell McNutt. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, product liability, civil rights, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1987) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fift (1987). Educated at University of Mississippi School of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of Mississippi (B.A. Political, 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lee County Bar Association The Mississippi Bar Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Tupelo, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael D. Chase
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Phi Delta Phi
- Recipient, Dean Robert J. Farley Award
- Member, Mississippi Law Journal
- Law Clerk, Judge Tom S. Lee, U.S
- District Court, Southern District of Mississippi, 1986-1988
Practice Areas Explained
Michael D. Chase's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Chase handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tupelo.
Employment Law in Tupelo
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael D. Chase is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Mississippi →
Product Liability in Tupelo
Michael D. Chase is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Mississippi →
Civil Rights in Tupelo
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Michael D. Chase is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Mississippi →
Government & Administrative Law in Tupelo
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Michael D. Chase is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Mississippi →
Insurance Law in Tupelo
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Michael D. Chase is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Mississippi →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tupelo
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 Tupelo 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.
Tupelo Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tupelo-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tupelo Choose Michael D. Chase
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael D. Chase's practice in the field of employment, product liability, civil rights, government, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael D. Chase brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Mississippi and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fift, Michael D. Chase can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, product liability, and civil rights, Michael D. Chase can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tupelo
A Tupelo-based practice means Michael D. Chase attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael D. Chase Handles in Tupelo
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael D. Chase has experience with under Mississippi law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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