Atty. Michael Franklin Held, Jr.
Mr. Michael Franklin Held, Jr. is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, torts, insurance and 1 other area of law.
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Michael Franklin Held, Jr. is an Associate based in Gulfport, Mississippi, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on personal injury, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2005), Alabama U.S. Court of Appeal for the Fifth Circuit (2006), and Louisiana (2017). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 2005) and Auburn University (B.A., 2002). Active member of Harrison County, Mississippi and Alabama Bar Associations Harrison County Young Lawyers Association Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. Serands clients in Gulfport, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael Franklin Held, Jr. is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, torts, insurance and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Auburn University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
- Michael practices at Phelps Dunbar LLP in Gulfport, MS
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Michael Franklin Held, Jr.'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Franklin Held, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Michael Franklin Held, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Michael Franklin Held, Jr. is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Mississippi →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Michael Franklin Held, Jr. is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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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