Atty. Phil B. Abernethy
Phil is a seasoned litigator who focuses most of his practice on matters within the construction industry. A certified arbitrator, he has provided counsel to some of the country’s most well-known companies.
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Phil B. Abernethy is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, practicing at Butler Snow LLP. Admitted to practice in Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar. Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1978) and Mississippi State University (BS, 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Phil is a seasoned litigator who focuses most of his practice on matters within the construction industry
- A certified arbitrator, he has provided counsel to some of the country’s most well-known companies
- In over forty years of practice at Butler Snow, Phil has represented owners, contractors, architects and engineers in the construction industry, as well as defending national manufacturers in product liability litigation
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phil B. Abernethy 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.
Phil B. Abernethy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →
Phil B. Abernethy 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.
Phil B. Abernethy 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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