Atty. Walter C. Morrison IV
Mr. Morrison practices out of the New Orleans, Louisiana and Jackson, Mississippi office locations.
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About Walter C. Morrison IV at a glance
Walter C. Morrison IV is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, practicing at Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1993) and Louisiana (2012). Educated at Mississippi College (J.D., 1993) and Louisiana State University (BS, 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Morrison practices out of the New Orleans, Louisiana and Jackson, Mississippi office locations
- Walter C. Morrison, IV was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on October 19, 1967 and raised in New Roads, Louisiana
- He graduated from Catholic High School of Pointe Coupee in 1986 and from Louisiana State University with a B.S. in accounting in 1990
- He attended Mississippi College School of Law where he was the Production Editor of the law review and graduated with a Juris Doctor in 1993
- Walter's practice started in Jackson, Mississippi when he joined Upshaw Williams in 1993 and focused primarily on the defense of personal injury cases
- In 2000, Walter joined the firm of Sessums, Dallas & Morrison where he remained until January 2013 focusing primarily on plaintiff’s personal injury litigation, primarily medical malpractice
- Walter became of counsel with Gainsburgh, Benjamin in January 2013 and he practices in both Mississippi and Louisiana
- Walter is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and an Associate of the American Board of Trial Advocates
- He has been named to the Best Lawyers in America from 2008 until 2017, and was named 2016 Best Lawyers' "Lawyer of the Year" for Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice and 2017 "Lawyer of the Year" for Plaintiffs Personal Injury in Jackson, Mississippi
- He has been named to Mid-South Super Lawyers for 2011-2016 and has an "AV" rating in Martindale Hubbell
- He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Litigation Counsel of America
- He is board certified by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
- Walter currently serves on the Adjunct Faculty of the Mississippi College School of Law where he teaches Law and Medicine
- He has also lectured at the University of Mississippi School of Law and the Mississippi College School of Law in the areas of trial practice
- He has given seminar and continuing legal education presentations through Barristers and the National Business Institute in the areas of litigation, evidence, medical malpractice and trial practice
- Walter is a member of the Mississippi State Bar Association and the Louisiana State Bar Association
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Walter C. Morrison IV's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter C. Morrison IV handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Walter C. Morrison IV is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Mississippi →
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.
Walter C. Morrison IV is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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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