Walnut, MS

Mariano J. Barvié

With nearly three decades of legal experience, Mariano J. Barvié has earned a reputation as one of Mississippi’s most trusted personal injury attorneys. A partner at Hopkins Barvié & Hopkins, he is known for delivering aggressive, results-driven advocacy in the courtroom and compassionate, steady guidance in the office. With more than 30 years of experience, Mariano Barvié provides aggressive representation paired with a personal, down-to-earth approach in every case he handles. He is widely respected across Mississippi for his integrity, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to client success. Whether pursuing justice in personal injury claims or navigating the complexities of business litigation, attorney Barvié delivers focused, results-driven advocacy backed by decades of proven experience.

Charles E. Hodum

Mr. Hodum has been engaged in the practice of law since 1986. He has appeared before State courts throughout Tennessee and Mississippi in both bench trials and jury trials. During his career, Mr. Hodum first served as an Assistant District Attorney General for the Tenth Judicial District inEast Tennessee. However, for the last twenty years he has been actively engaged in handling difficult divorce and family law matters, consultation and representation of business and corporate clients, representation of well known entertainment figures in entertainment related matters involving television personalities, rock and roll performers, country music personalities, professional songwriters, event promoters, television and record producer consultation, representation in personal service contract negotiations and the defense of persons accused of criminal misdemeanor and felony charges in both Tennessee and Mississippi. Mr. Hodum has also previously appeared as special counsel in matters in the states of Texas and Arkansas.

Charles T. Hodum

Mr. Hodum began practicing law in Mississippi in 2015. During law school Mr. Hodum worked as a legal extern for The Mississippi Supreme Court’s Criminal, Ethics, and Civil Rules Committees. Mr. Hodum also worked as a judicial extern for the Honorable Justice James W. Kitchens of the Mississippi Supreme Court. During Mr. Hodum’s last year of law school, Mr. Hodum was admitted to limited practice in Rankin County, Mississippi, for the 20th Judicial District. While working for the Rankin County District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Hodum assisted in trials and made appearances for the State. Mr. Hodum has worked as a public defender for Desoto County, Mississippi and is certified as a Mississippi Mediator.

A. Norris Hopkins Jr.

A. Norris Hopkins, Jr. brings three decades of deep experience and legal insight to Mississippi families navigating complex and emotionally charged legal challenges. As a trusted partner at Hopkins Barvié & Hopkins and a respected family law attorney, Mr. Hopkins is known for his assertive, strategic presence in the courtroom and his calm, compassionate guidance at the office. With over 30 years of experience, Norris Hopkins Jr. delivers fearless courtroom advocacy and treats every client like family. He is widely trusted across Mississippi for his dedication, legal skill, and proven results. Whether handling divorce, child custody, support, or other family law matters, attorney Hopkins brings steady leadership, compassionate guidance, and an unwavering commitment to protecting your rights and securing your future.

T. Page Smith

Ms. Smith was admitted to practice law in the State of Tennessee in 2019. Ms. Smith has worked as a legal extern for Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation’s Corporate Counsel and the University of Memphis Office of Legal Counsel. Ms. Smith was a Student Attorney working for the City of Memphis in the University of Memphis School of Law Neighborhood Preservation Clinic during her third year of law school. Ms. Smith has experience in family law, criminal law, probate, land use law, employment law, health law, and business law.