Atty. Robert H. Compton
Mr. Robert Compton was Born in Meridian, Mississippi, April 8, 1953.
Commercial Law & More Attorney · Serving Meridian, MS · 48+ Years Experience
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About Robert H. Compton at a Glance
Robert H. Compton is a Member based in Meridian, Mississippi, practicing at Witherspoon & Compton. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1978). Educated at Mississippi College (J.D., 1978) and Meridian Community College (A.A. Mississippi, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lauderdale County (President, 1988-1989), Federal and American Bar Associations The Mississippi Bar (Member, Board of Bar Commissioners, 10th Circuit Court District, 1997-2000) Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference Commercial Law League of America. Serves clients in Meridian, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert H. Compton
- Mr. Robert Compton was Born in Meridian, Mississippi, April 8, 1953
- He was Admitted to the bar, 1978, Mississippi, and elected Lauderdale County Prosecuting Attorney, serving from January, 1980 through December, 2003
- Mr. Compton was also one of the original incorporators of Lauderdale County Habitat for Humanity, Inc., and attorney for the Board of Directors since 1989
Reported Cases
- Board of Educ. of Calhoun County v
- Warner, 853 So.2d 1159 (Miss. 2003)
- Quitman Consolidated School District v
- Enterprise School District, et al., 105 F.Supp.2d 545 (S.D Miss. 1999), Affirmed 226 F.3d 642, 148 Ed
- Law Rep. 602 (5th Cir
- July 11, 2000)
- Hall v
- Dillard, 739 So.2d 383 (Ct
- App
- Miss. 1999)
- Broadhead v
- Bonita Lakes Mall, Limited Partnership, 702 So.2d 92 (Miss. 1997)
- Brown v
- Winn-Dixie Montgomery, Inc., 669 So.2d 92 (Miss. 1996)
- Lauderdale County School District v
- Enterprise School District, et al., 24 F.3d 671 (5th Cir. 1994)
- Austin Development Co. & Eastover Bank for Savings v
- Sowashee Venture v
- Austin Development, 19 F.3d 1077 (5th Cir. 1994)
- Estate of Otho Brown v
- Lauderdale County School District, 624 So.2d 77 (Miss. 1993)
- Null v
- Buntyn, 553 So.2d 29 (Miss. 1989)
Practice Areas Explained
Robert H. Compton's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert H. Compton handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Meridian.
Personal Injury in Meridian
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.
Robert H. Compton is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →
Criminal Defense in Meridian
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Robert H. Compton is one of 212,605 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Mississippi →
Employment Law in Meridian
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert H. Compton is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Mississippi →
Business & Corporate Law in Meridian
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert H. Compton is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →
Civil Litigation in Meridian
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert H. Compton is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Meridian
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 Meridian 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.
Meridian Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Meridian-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Meridian Choose Robert H. Compton
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert H. Compton's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert H. Compton brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, criminal defense, and employment, Robert H. Compton can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Meridian
A Meridian-based practice means Robert H. Compton attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert H. Compton Handles in Meridian
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Robert H. Compton has experience with under Mississippi law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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