Biloxi, MS

Jim Reeves

Jim Reeves, born in Mobile, Alabama, graduated with honors from the University of South Alabama in 1989 and cum laude from Tulane University Law School in 1992. He began his career representing corporations and insurance companies, quickly becoming a partner. In 1998, he transitioned to representing individuals and businesses harmed by negligence, successfully handling thousands of cases against major corporations. He is recognized as a seasoned trial attorney, appointed by federal judges for complex national and international litigation, including serving on Plaintiffs’ Steering Committees for Chinese drywall and Deepwater Horizon oil spill cases. Mr. Reeves holds an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, is a Fellow at the National College of Trial Advocacy, and is an active member of numerous bar associations and trial lawyer organizations. He is also a prolific author and lecturer on complex civil cases.

James K. Wetzel

A 1979 graduate of the Mississippi College School of Law, Jim Wetzel decided to open his own law firm so he could serve his community. His goal was to help those who were wronged and who needed assistance obtaining financial compensation for their injuries. Mr. Wetzel has been named in the top 100 trial lawyers in Mississippi along with the top 100 litigation lawyers in Mississippi and has been recognized with other honors as well. He has spent 37 years as an active trial litigator and has focused primarily in state and federal courts for Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama.

Peter C. Abide

Peter C. Abide is the managing partner of Currie Johnson’s Gulf Coast office. His practice focuses on personal injury defense, coverage issues, and trial work, and he serves as City Attorney for Biloxi. He is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and Mid-South Super Lawyers.

Whitman B. Johnson III

Whitman B. Johnson III has practiced in Mississippi since 1979, specializing in the defense of physicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers against medical negligence claims. He has been recognized as 'Lawyer of the Year' by Best Lawyers in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants on five occasions.

Jeremy T. Hutto

Jeremy T. Hutto is a trial attorney practicing in the firm’s Jackson office since 2005. His practice focuses on personal injury, premises liability, automobile accidents, and catastrophic injury cases. He is recognized by Mid-South Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America®.

Lisa Williams McKay

Lisa Williams McKay has practiced in Jackson, Mississippi since 1993, trying nearly one hundred cases in state and federal court. Her litigation practice emphasizes the defense of doctors, nursing homes, and nurses in nursing board matters. She has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®, Mid-South Super Lawyers, and as a Top 50 Woman Lawyer in the Mid-South.

William H. Creel, Jr.

William H. Creel, Jr., known as Bill, has been licensed to practice in Mississippi since 1990. He has a varied litigation practice including personal injury defense, premises liability, and insurance coverage matters. He is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Insurance Law and Litigation-Insurance.