Atty. Randy P. Laird
Randy Laird is a native of Ellisville, MS. Graduated from South Jones High School 1973, Jones County Junior College 1975, University of Mississippi: Bachelor of Public Administration 1977, Master of Public Administration 1981, Juris Doctorate 1982.
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Randy P. Laird is an Associate based in Laurel, Mississippi, practicing at Gilchrist Sumrall Yoder Yoder & Leggett, PLLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Mississippi U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi U.S. District Court, Southern Dist (1982). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1982) and University of Mississippi (B.A. Public, 1977). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of American Bar Association Mississippi Bar Association Jones County Bar Association. Serands clients in Laurel, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Randy Laird is a native of Ellisville, MS
- Graduated from South Jones High School 1973, Jones County Junior College 1975, University of Mississippi: Bachelor of Public Administration 1977, Master of Public Administration 1981, Juris Doctorate 1982
- Pi Alpha Alpha National Honorary in Public Administration
- American Jurisprudence Award
- Interned with the United States District Court for Northern District of Mississippi
- Randy was admitted to the Mississippi bar in 1982
- After graduation he worked for Shell Oil Company in Houston, Texas until 2000 when he returned home to Ellisville
- He was elected Alderman-at-Large in 2001, were he served one term, and now serves as City Attorney
- Randy joined the Firm in 2002
- He is admitted to practice before all Mississippi courts, the Northern and Southern Federal District Courts and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
- He is a member of the Jones County Bar Association (President 2009), Mississippi Bar Association, American Bar Association, Friends of the Ellisville Public Library, City of Ellisville Advisory Council, Texas Cypress Fairbanks School District Land Acquisition Committee (1985-96), Deerfield Village Board of Trustees, Houston Texas (1987-96), Family Health Center Board of Trustees (2003-2008), Family Health Center Board Attorney, Ellisville City Attorney
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Laurel 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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