Hernando, MS

Jefferson D. Gilder

Jefferson D. Gilder was admitted to the Mississippi and Tennessee Bars in 1990. He practices personal injury, criminal, medical malpractice, civil rights, and product liability. He is a partner at Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman and has experience in all courts in Mississippi and Tennessee, including Federal Court, the Fifth and Sixth Circuit Courts of Appeal, and the United States Supreme Court.

Christopher E. Kittell

Christopher E. Kittell is an experienced trial lawyer and Hernando attorney specializing in civil litigation, consumer protection (FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA), personal injury, and wrongful death cases. He also handles family law matters and criminal defense (DUI). With a nineteen-year career, he has practiced in state and federal courts nationwide, achieving significant verdicts including a nearly $2.3 million slip and fall verdict and a $4.47 million verdict against Trans Union. He is licensed in Mississippi, the Fifth and Eleventh Circuit Courts of Appeals, and federal district courts in Colorado, Michigan, and Tennessee. Kittell has received numerous honors, including Nation’s Top One Percent, Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Top 10 attorneys in Mississippi by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, and an "AV" rating by Martindale Hubbell. He is a member of the Mississippi Bar, Mississippi Association for Justice, and the National Association of Consumer Advocates, and is a frequent lecturer on FCRA topics.

Steven W. Pittman

Steven W. Pittman was admitted to the Mississippi and Tennessee Bars in 1995. He practices personal injury, criminal defense, medical malpractice, and product liability. He is a partner at Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman and has obtained settlements in excess of one million dollars on multiple occasions.

Benjamin L. Taylor

Benjamin L. Taylor is a lifelong resident of DeSoto County and has distinguished himself in the area of products liability and personal injury law. He has a reputation as a fierce advocate for his clients and has obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements over his career. He has been listed in the publication Super Lawyers of the Mid-South in the area of product liability. Ben has helped numerous families and stays in close contact with most of his clients even after their legal matter is resolved.

Jamie W. Howell, Jr.

Jamie W. Howell, Jr. was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1988 and the Tennessee Bar in 1993. He practices wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, Social Security Disability, and general civil law. He is a shareholder at Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman and has successfully secured several million-dollar results for clients.

Jack R. Jones

Jack R. Jones, III grew up in Jackson, MS where he attended public schools before attending the finest colleges in Mississippi to earn his Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor. While in law school, he was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award in Constitutional law. Mr. Jones has practiced law for over 40 years in all areas with an emphasis in criminal law. Mr. Jones has served as a part-time Circuit Court Public Defender during his career and has tried many types of criminal jury trials as well as extensive DUI defense work. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Jones, was an adjunct instructor of Business Law at Northwest Mississippi Community College and completed over twenty-six (26) years in the United States Army Reserves JAG Corps, which included almost one year of active duty as a Lieutenant Colonel from 2008-2009.

Charles Nicholas Smith

Charles Nicholas Smith is admitted to practice in state courts in Mississippi and Tennessee, and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Mississippi. His practice areas include personal injury, criminal defense, civil litigation, and family law. He joined Chatham Pittman Law Firm in 2010 and is now a partner at Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman.