Atty. William R. "Will" Allen
Will is a member of Butler Snow’s Constitutional and Civil Rights Litigation practice group. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has devoted his career to representing public entities in civil rights and employment litigation.
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About William R. "Will" Allen at a glance
William R. "Will" Allen is a personal injury and litigation attorney based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, practicing at Butler Snow LLP. Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 2002). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Municipal (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Municipal, Jackson (MS) (2025). Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Will is a member of Butler Snow’s Constitutional and Civil Rights Litigation practice group
- He is an experienced trial lawyer who has devoted his career to representing public entities in civil rights and employment litigation
- Will has represented counties, cities, School Districts and their employees in complex civil rights and tort matters throughout Mississippi
- He also serves as general counsel for the Mississippi Sheriff’s Association, which includes Sheriffs from 82 Counties across Mississippi
- He is also the Board Attorney for the Brookhaven School District
- Beyond his civil rights practice, Will has defended clients in complex environmental litigation as well as premises liability claims
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William R. "Will" Allen's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William R. "Will" Allen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
William R. "Will" Allen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William R. "Will" Allen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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