Atty. Michael J. Bentley
Michael Bentley is a partner in the Jackson, Mississippi office, where he concentrates his practice on appellate and commercial litigation. In addition to his responsibilities at the firm, Michael was elected Chair of the Mississippi Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Section (2013-2014) and currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Bar Association of the Federal Fifth Circuit.
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Michael J. Bentley is a business, zoning, construction, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Educated at Mississippi College (J.D., 2007) and Millsaps College (B.A., 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Bentley is a partner in the Jackson, Mississippi office, where he concentrates his practice on appellate and commercial litigation
- In addition to his responsibilities at the firm, Michael was elected Chair of the Mississippi Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Section (2013-2014) and currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Bar Association of the Federal Fifth Circuit
- Prior to joining the firm, Michael clerked for Judge Leslie H. Southwick at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
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Michael J. Bentley's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Bentley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael J. Bentley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →
Michael J. Bentley is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Mississippi →
Michael J. Bentley is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Mississippi →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael J. Bentley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Michael J. Bentley is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Jackson 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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