Atty. Robert Alan Byrd
Attorney Robert (Bob) Alan Byrd of Byrd & Wiser, the premiere business and commercial law and litigation firm on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, practices in the areas of commercial and consumer bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, and commercial litigation. He was born in Highland Park, Michigan on July 12, 1950, and was admitted to practice in the states of Mississippi and Michigan in 1978.
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Robert Alan Byrd is a Partner based in Biloxi, Mississippi, practicing at Byrd & Wiser Attorneys at Law. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1978) and Mississippi (1978). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1977) and Western Michigan University (B.B.A. Warwick, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, 1999-2000) and American Bar Associations The Mississippi Bar State Bar of Michigan Commercial Law League of America American Bankruptcy Institute Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference (President, 1987-1988, Harrison County. Serves clients in Biloxi, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney Robert (Bob) Alan Byrd of Byrd & Wiser, the premiere business and commercial law and litigation firm on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, practices in the areas of commercial and consumer bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, and commercial litigation
- He was born in Highland Park, Michigan on July 12, 1950, and was admitted to practice in the states of Mississippi and Michigan in 1978
- Mr. Byrd is a member of the Harrison County Bar Association (President 1987), the State Bar of Michigan, the American Bankruptcy Institute, and the Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference (President 1988)
- He graduated from Wayne State University in 1977 (J.D., cum laude) and attended the University of Warwick Law School, Coventry England
- He was a member of the Wayne State Law Review (1975-1976)
- co-authored “Mississippi Collection Law and Practice” (P.E.S.I., 1986)
- served as teaching assistant with Professor Kevin Tierney at Wayne State University (Contracts, 1975-1976)
- and served as Law Clerk to Hon. Dan M. Russell, Jr., Chief Judge, US District Court, Southern District of Mississippi (1977-1980)
- Mr. Byrd has had a varied and active bankruptcy practice since 1980
- He has numerous successful Chapter 11 reorganizations, ranging from farmers, contractors, small family businesses, to coast casinos and hotels
- In 2016, he was the first Mississippi bankruptcy practitioner to receive The Michelle Mendez Serviam (Service) Award from the Center for American and International Law (C.A.I.L.)
- He has spoken at numerous educational seminars from the Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference, C.A.I.L., A.I.R.A., the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Michigan Federal Bar Association
- Mr. Byrd was inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy in 2001 (12th Class) and the Mississippi Bar Foundation (2007)
- He has served as General Counsel for the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center for over thirty (30) years
- In February 2020, Mr. Byrd was appointed by the United States Trustee, Region V, to serve as a Trustee for cases under new Subchapter V of Title 11, known as the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019
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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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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Robert Alan Byrd is one of 39,028 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Mississippi →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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 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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