Atty. Paul Therell Benton
Paul Therell Benton is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, maritime law, products liability law and 1 other area of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from Millsaps College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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Paul Therell Benton is a Member based in Biloxi, Mississippi, practicing at Paul T. Benton. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi (1980), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi (1980). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1980) and Millsaps College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Harrison County and American Bar Associations Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit The Mississippi Bar American Association for Justice. Serves clients in Biloxi, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Paul Therell Benton is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, maritime law, products liability law and 1 other area of law
- Paul received a B.A. degree from Millsaps College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Paul practices at Paul T. Benton in Biloxi, MS
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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.
Paul Therell Benton is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →
Paul Therell Benton is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Mississippi →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Paul Therell Benton is one of 10,607 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Mississippi →
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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 Biloxi 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.
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