Lucedale, MS

James H. Heidelberg

James H. Heidelberg, also known as Jimmy, is a lifelong resident of Pascagoula, Mississippi, practicing law since January 1978. His practice focuses on trial and appellate litigation in personal injury, governmental law, and professional liability. He has argued over eighty cases before various courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and represents Mississippi governmental agencies. He is an approved arbitrator for the Mississippi Bar’s Court Annexed Mediation Project and NASD. Jimmy holds a BS from the University of Southern Mississippi and a JD from the University of Mississippi. He is a founding member of the USM Law Society and a member of USM’s Hall of Fame. He is a member of numerous legal associations including the Mississippi Bar and the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel. He has held an 'AV' rating in Martindale-Hubbell since 1994 and has been listed in 'The Best Lawyers in America' since 1999, receiving the Mississippi State Bar Distinguished Service Award in 2003. He is annually listed in 'SuperLawyers - Mid-South Edition' and recognized in 'Best Lawyers in America' across seven practice areas. He was named 'Lawyer of the Year' for Medical Malpractice in 2013 and for Personal Injury Litigation in 2016 and 2018. He served 16 years on the Mississippi Oil & Gas Board, including a term as Chairman. In 2022, he was appointed to the Jackson County Port Authority and recognized as one of Mississippi’s Top 50 Most Influential Citizens. In 2024, Governor Tate Reeves appointed him to the Board of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning.

Benjamin U. Bowden

As a former insurance defense trial attorney, Ben Bowden knows the strengths - and weaknesses - of the companies and employers he faces. With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Bowden is a highly qualified personal injury lawyer who knows how to help accident victims receive the full financial compensation they deserve. His team is focused, dedicated, and sensitive to each client’s needs. Mr. Bowden has been practicing law since 1988 in a wide range of litigation fields. His specialized practice includes Mississippi Workers’ Compensation litigation, automobile accident litigation, 18-wheeler accident litigation, Longshoreman and Harbor Workers’ Compensation litigation, Jones Act/Admiralty/General Maritime law litigation, employment law litigation (EEOC, FMLA, FLSA, Rehabilitation Act, FECA), Social Security Disability, civil service litigation, insurance - bad faith litigation, Section 1983 Civil Rights litigation, premises liability and product liability. He also has experience with False Claims Act (Qui Tam) claims and federal whistleblower prohibited personnel practice claims.

Karl R. Steinberger

Karl R. Steinberger has over 45 years of experience practicing law, with a general practice focusing on Federal and State workers’ compensation, employment law, insurance defense, personal injury, automobile, products and premises liability, environmental law, and wills and estates. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Mississippi in 1973 and his Juris Doctor Degree from the same university in 1976, being admitted to the Mississippi Bar that year. He joined the firm in 1984 after practicing in Pascagoula. Karl is a past president of both the Jackson County Young Lawyers Association and the Jackson County Bar Association. He is an active member of the Mississippi Bar Association, serving on various committees, and is a Fellow and past President of the Mississippi Bar Foundation. He also served as Vice-President of Mississippi Legal Services for over twenty years. He holds an 'AV' rating from Martindale Hubbell and received the Distinguished Service Award from the Mississippi Bar Association in 2008. He has been recognized as an Outstanding Lawyer of America and has been selected as a Mid-South Super Lawyer in employment law or workers’ compensation every year since 2013, including 2024. In 2018, he was named 'Lawyer of the Year' by the Mississippi Business Journal. He is also involved with the Gulf Coast Human Resource Association, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, and the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Stephen Burrow

Stephen Burrow is a lifelong resident of Jackson County, Mississippi, and a partner at the firm. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Georgetown University in 1988 and a Juris Doctor Degree from Tulane University in 1993, where he also served as Law School President. He is admitted to practice law in Mississippi and Alabama, including federal appellate and district courts and the U.S. Supreme Court. He holds an 'AV' rating from Martindale and has been recognized as a Mid-South Super Lawyer for business litigation for nine consecutive years, including 2024. His diverse experience includes serving as a judge pro tem for Pascagoula’s Municipal Court, a City Councilman, and Acting Mayor for Pascagoula. He was appointed to the Mississippi Ethics Commission by the Chief Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court. Stephen's practice emphasizes Business Law, Business Development, Commercial Transactions, Business and Commercial Litigation, and Medical Malpractice Defense. He has successfully defended clients in high-stakes litigation and has been instrumental in revising Mississippi’s statutory regime for limited liability companies and corporations through his work with the LLC/Partnership Committee, Corporation Laws Study Group, and Business Organizations Study Group. He is also actively involved in community organizations, including coaching youth sports and the Mock Trial team for Resurrection Catholic High School.

Josh Danos

Josh Danos has almost two decades of litigation experience representing municipalities, large corporations, insurance companies, health care providers, and individuals. He is licensed in the State and Federal Courts of Mississippi, and is also a member of the Texas and West Virginia (inactive) Bar Associations. Over the past almost two decades, Josh has tried dozens of cases before judges and juries in Courts across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Many such trials involved allegations of medical malpractice, premise liability, municipal liability, automobile negligence, products liability, and toxic torts. In addition to his litigation background, Josh has experience in real estate transactions, construction disputes, and criminal defense. He has also navigated numerous mediations and/or arbitrations, obtaining very favorable results for his clients. After an extensive review by his peers, Josh received the rating of AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell, which denotes the highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. Additionally, he has been awarded the distinction of Mid-South Rising Star by “Super Lawyers Magazine” in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2020. In 2021, Josh was recognized as a Mid-South Super Lawyer.

G. Charles “Chuck” Bordis

Over the past three decades, Charles “Chuck” Bordis has had the opportunity to represent clients in all areas of Chancery Court, including but not limited to divorce, custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution of assets, conservatorships, guardianships, emancipations, injunctive relief, partition suits, easements, property line disputes, judicial foreclosures, estates, will contests, muniment of title, school board appeals, and bond validation. Chuck also has vast experience in real estate transactions, personal injury actions, and insurance disputes. He has practiced in Court, throughout the state, and handled numerous appeals to the Mississippi Court of Appeals and the Mississippi Supreme Court. In addition to maintaining a private practice, beginning in 1992, Chuck served as Chancery Court Master in Jackson County, Mississippi, hearing cases and making recommendations to Chancellors. In 1999, he was appointed as Family Master in the Sixteenth Judicial District of Jackson County, during which he presided over approximately 1000 cases each year involving paternity, child support, contempt, modification, divorce, custody, visitation, DHS matters, and any other matters referred by Chancellors. Additionally, for 16 years, Chuck represented the Ocean Springs School District, as well as other school districts in south Mississippi. On February 21, 2009, Governor Haley Barbour, recognizing his skill and experience in Chancery Court, appointed Chuck as Chancery Court Judge in the Sixteenth Judicial District of Jackson County to fill the vacancy of Randy “Bubba” Pierce, who accepted an appointment to the Mississippi Supreme Court. Chuck was re-elected to this position in 2010. After serving the duration of this term, he retired from the bench to re-enter private practice. Since stepping down from the bench, Chuck has enjoyed a thriving Chancery practice. Additionally, given his prior judicial experience, he is frequently retained as a mediator or arbitrator to preside over contract disputes, divorces, and any other issues requiring alternative dispute resolution.

Randy G. “Bubba” Pierce

Randy G. “Bubba” Pierce began his law practice in 1997. While practicing law in Greene County, in 1999 he was elected to the state legislature and re-elected in 2003. During his second term, Governor Haley Barbour appointed him to be a Chancery Court Judge for the sixteenth chancery court district (Jackson, George and Greene Counties). After being elected without opposition for a full term as a chancery judge, in 2008 Randy was elected to the Mississippi Supreme Court. Randy served on the supreme court until he was named Director of the Mississippi Judicial College in 2016. While serving on the supreme court, he taught adjunct at the University of Southern Mississippi and the Mississippi College School of Law. Randy also taught at the University of Mississippi and the University of Mississippi School of Law during his tenure at the Mississippi Judicial College. Law school classes taught were Mississippi Civil Practice and Mississippi Judicial Practice. Undergraduate classes taught included Family Law, Wills & Estates, Child Abuse and the Law, and Introduction to the Legal Environment. Randy’s practice areas include all aspects of chancery court, general civil litigation, youth court matters, civil appellate matters, governmental entities, and government relations. Randy is also available for mediation and/or arbitration of legal disputes. Randy is a Certified Public Accountant and frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars and at continuing judicial education conferences.