Atty. Phillip Lemere

Atty. Phillip Lemere

Working diligently to provide his clients with successful results, Phillip prides himself on working more efficiently than the opposition. As a defense litigation attorney, he strives to give honest assessments of each case at the outset and to build trust and rapport with his clients.

Gulfport Gulfport 5 yrs experience 5 year
Call (228) 678-2975 Email Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Phillip Lemere at a glance

Phillip Lemere is an Associate based in Gulfport, Mississippi, practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Their practice focuses on workers comp, construction, slip & fall, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Mississippi U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern Distric (2021). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Southern Mississippi B.A. English (—). Active member of Associations •State Bar of Mississippi •Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association - Editorial Board Member •Harrison County Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division, Child Advocacy Member •Harrison County Young Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Gulfport, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Working diligently to provide his clients with successful results, Phillip prides himself on working more efficiently than the opposition
  • As a defense litigation attorney, he strives to give honest assessments of each case at the outset and to build trust and rapport with his clients
  • Phillip creates and maintains lasting relationships through mutual respect, professionalism, and even a good bit of humor
  • Phillip’s diverse practice includes personal injury, professional liability, construction, and premises liability
  • His practice is enriched by his significant experience in appellate litigation
  • Phillip also has a background in family law and administrative law, which has given him the ability to find new and unique resolutions in his current practice
  • Phillip is a lifelong Mississippian and deeply proud of his roots
  • Born to a military household, he embraces the values of discipline and dedication
  • His formative years were spent on his grandparents’ farm in rural Mississippi, where he developed passion for the outdoors, appreciation for simplicity, and respect for the benefits of hard work
  • Now, with his wife, Kathleen, he resides on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
  • Phillip is eager to work with you in his beloved home state
  • Awards & Recognitions •Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America -Health Care Law, Litigation - Construction, Workers’ Compensation Law - Employers, 2026 RELATED NEWS 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America Attorneys Join Galloway in Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi Attorneys Join Galloway in Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi

Practice Areas Explained

Phillip Lemere's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Phillip Lemere is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Mississippi →

Construction Law

Phillip Lemere is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Mississippi →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Phillip Lemere is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Mississippi →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Phillip Lemere is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Mississippi →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Phillip Lemere is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Phillip Lemere

Where is Phillip Lemere's law office located?
Phillip Lemere's law practice is located in Gulfport, Mississippi. The firm is Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Phillip Lemere handle?
Phillip Lemere focuses on workers comp, construction, slip & fall, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Phillip Lemere practiced law?
Phillip Lemere has 5+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2021.
Where did Phillip Lemere go to law school?
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How can I contact Phillip Lemere for a consultation?
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Education

Mississippi College School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
University of Southern Mississippi B.A. English
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Mississippi U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern Distric
Admitted: 2021

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