Av. Robert H. Compton
Mr. Robert Compton was Born in Meridian, Mississippi, April 8, 1953.
Profile Summary
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. Serands clients in Meridian, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Hakkında
- 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 Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert H. Compton 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.
Robert H. Compton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →
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 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Mississippi →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert H. Compton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Mississippi →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert H. Compton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert H. Compton 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 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 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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