PROPERTY DISPUTES:

Hunt v. Simcox, 874 So.2d 1010. Mrs. Simcox purchased a home from Mr. Hunt, who was going to develop a subdivision. Years later, Mr. Hunt failed to develop a subdivision and attempted to overtake Mrs. Simcox’s front yard and drive way entrance. The Trial Court ruled against Mrs. Simcox. However, an En Banc Mississippi Court of Appeals Reversed and Rendered the lower court and remanded with instruction to reform Mrs. Simcox’s deed to include an easement that would prevent Mr. Hunt from future encroachment.

 

EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES:

Lymuel v. Stennis Child Development Center:

Ms. Lymuel worked for several years and was a loyal employee. She began having problems with a new supervisor and was wrongfully terminated and discriminated against. After filing a lawsuit, we were successful in negotiating a substantial confidential settlement.

Lee v. EdSolutions, Inc.:

Ms. Lee, with a Masters Degree in education, was manager for a large educational development and support firm assisting public schools in implementing new federal No Child Left Behind mandates. A dispute arose between her and her manager and she was immediately terminated. We were successful in negotiating a substantial confidential settlement.

Smith v. Loves Travel Stop:

Ms. Smith was a cashier at Loves Travel Stop and was being sexually harassed. She filed an EEOC Claim and we were able to reach a substantial confidential settlement.

 

CONTRACT AND CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES:

White v. Wells, CIVIL ACTION NO: 12-0005: 

Mr. Danny White reconstructed David Wells’ home after Hurricane Katrina. After Mr. Wells failed to pay him, he filed a lawsuit in Hancock County Circuit Court against David Wells. On the day of Trial, Mr. White received a favorable settlement!

 

PERSONAL INJURY:

Lee v. Edwards:

Mrs. Lee was in an automobile accident with Ms. Edwards, who ran a red light. Mrs. Lee was seriously injured. We were able to reach a substantial confidential personal injury settlement with Ms. Edwards’ insurance company.

Michael Carbonaro v. Carson Line Service and Old Republic Construction Program Group:

Mr. Carbonaro was seriously burned at work when the radiator of the heavy equipment he has was operating exploded in his face. His supervisor drove him to the hospital, left and did not report the incident to the employer. Mr. Carbonaro sustained serious injuries and is scarred for life. The employer did not have worker compensation insurance. Nonetheless, we were able to obtain a substantial confidential settlement for Mr. Carbonaro.

 

CRIMINAL DEFENSE APPEALS:

Galley v. City of Waveland, B2301-09-221.

Mr. Galley was convicted of DUI and appealed. His DUI conviction was overturned on appeal to Circuit Court.