Atty. P. David Andress

Atty. P. David Andress

David joined the Firm in 1991. He focuses his practice on commercial real estate, including the acquisition, sale, leasing and financing of commercial property.

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Profile Summary

About P. David Andress at a glance

P. David Andress is a business, real estate, foreclosure, and litigation attorney based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, practicing at Butler Snow LLP. Admitted to practice in Mississippi, Mississippi Bar Association and Mississippi, Untied States District Courts of Mississisppi. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1991) and Vanderbilt University (BS, 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David joined the Firm in 1991
  • He focuses his practice on commercial real estate, including the acquisition, sale, leasing and financing of commercial property
  • He has extensive experience representing borrowers and lenders in secured loan transactions
  • He also represents landlords and tenants regarding leases of property for retail, office and telecommunications purposes
  • David represents C Spire Wireless, one of the nation’s largest privately held wireless companies, regarding its telecommunications site leasing, retail leasing and property acquisitions
  • He also represents the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public Schools regarding 16th section lease matters
  • In addition to his real estate practice, David has experience with mergers and acquisitions including transaction negotiation and documentation
  • David is a Fellow in the American College of Mortgage Attorneys
  • He is also recognized by Chambers USA in the field of Real Estate Law

Practice Areas Explained

P. David Andress's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases P. David Andress handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

P. David Andress is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Real Estate Law

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

P. David Andress is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Mississippi →

Foreclosure Defense

P. David Andress is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

P. David Andress is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Ridgeland 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about P. David Andress

Where is P. David Andress's law office located?
P. David Andress's law practice is located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The firm is Butler Snow LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does P. David Andress handle?
P. David Andress focuses on business, real estate, foreclosure, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
Where did P. David Andress go to law school?
P. David Andress earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (BS, 1988).
How can I contact P. David Andress for a consultation?
You can contact P. David Andress 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 P. David Andress received?
P. David Andress's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1991
BS
Vanderbilt University
- 1988

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Jackson (MS)
- 2023

Bar Admissions

Mississippi, Mississippi Bar Association
Mississippi, Untied States District Courts of Mississisppi

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