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Russell Nobile Appointed to US Election Assistance Commission BOA

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Wise Carter attorney Russell Nobile has been appointed by U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper to serve as a member of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) Board of Advisors. Mr. Nobile will serve as one of two appointees to represent the U. S. House of Representatives Committee on House Administration, of which congressman Harper is the chairman.

Mr. Nobile attended the Board’s annual meeting in Minneapolis, Minn. on May 23-24th. There, EAC staff and other federal and state election administration officials provided an overview and update on EAC programs, voluntary guidelines, and best practices in election administration.

The EAC is an independent, bipartisan commission created by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (“HAVA”), which was enacted after the 2000 presidential election. The EAC is charged with providing guidance to assist state and local election officials in meeting HAVA’s requirements, adopting voluntary guidelines for election administration, and maintaining the national mail voter registration form under the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. The Board of Advisors assists the EAC in carrying out its legal mandates.

Mr. Nobile joined Wise Carter in 2012 after serving as a trial attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice for seven years. Mr. Nobile’s practice areas include Commercial Litigation, and Government Relations and Public Policy.

Wise Carter Attorneys Contribute to Mississippi Law Journal Special Issue

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Two Wise Carter attorneys are among those who contributed to a recently published special issue of the Mississippi Law Journal commemorating the retirement of Professor George C. Cochran.

Michael B. Wallace authored “George Cochran and the Defense of Liberty,” 85 Miss. L. Journ. 1023 (2017).

James L. Robertson provided “The Unforgettable George C. Cochran,” 85 Miss L. Journ. 1013 (2017). For over 43 years Professor Cochran has been a living legend in the state and in national legal circles.

Crane D. Kipp Named “2017 Lawyer of the Year” by Mississippi Business Journal

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Crane D. Kipp was recently honored as “2017 Lawyer of the Year” at Mississippi Business Journal‘s “Leadership in Law” reception and awards celebration. The event, which was held on December 13, 2016 at the Old Capitol Inn in Jackson, Mississippi, honored members of the state’s legal community.

Crane Kipp has been Of Counsel to Wise Carter Child & Caraway since 2000 and has more than 40 years of experience representing corporations, institutions and individuals in a broad range of matters across Mississippi.

For nearly 30 years, Mr. Kipp’s primary practice areas have involved:

  • Healthcare Industry Regulation
  • Finance and Planning
  • Eminent Domain Law
  • Land Use Planning
  • Growing corporations representation

Mr. Kipp has represented clients in all levels of courts in Mississippi and before the United States Supreme Court, largely in commercial and civil rights litigation.

He has counseled clients before a broad array of administrative agencies including

  • The Mississippi Board of Psychological Examiners
  • The Mississippi State Board of Nursing
  • The Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure
  • The Mississippi Department of Health
  • The Mississippi State Tax Commission
  • The Mississippi Board of Cosmetology

Mr. Kipp has also represented clients before planning agencies and county and municipal governing bodies relating to all phases of land use planning and regulation.

Mr. Kipp’s legal experience and counsel has ranged from ERISA compliance and employee benefit plan drafting to civil rights litigation; from eminent domain disputes to derelict building regulation; from mergers and acquisitions to estates and trusts; and from securities regulation to personal injury claims.

In recent years, Mr. Kipp has increasingly represented a broad range of clients in litigation, both plaintiffs and defendants and/or their insurers, in a broad range of causes of actions.

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers Recognizes Wise Carter

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Wise Carter is pleased to announce that the Firm has been recognized in the seventh edition of U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” rankings.

National Tier 3

Railroad Law

Metropolitan Tier 1

Gulfport

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law

Jackson

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Elder Law
  • Energy Law
  • Energy Regulatory Law
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Health Care Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation – First Amendment
  • Litigation – Labor & Employment
  • Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Railroad Law
  • Trusts & Estates Law
  • Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers

Metropolitan Tier 2

Jackson

  • Appellate Practice
  • Civil Rights Law
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Corporate Compliance Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Employment Law – Management
  • Land Use & Zoning Law
  • Litigation – Environmental
  • Litigation – Intellectual Property
  • Litigation – Land Use & Zoning
  • Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • Litigation – Trusts & Estates
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Utilities Law

Metropolitan Tier 3

Jackson

  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Litigation – Antitrust
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Law
  • Tax Law

Wise Carter Attorneys Featured in the 2016 Super Lawyers Business Edition

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We are pleased to announce that Wise Carter has been featured in the 2016 Super Lawyers Business Edition. We received this honor because of the number of attorneys from our firm who were selected to a Super Lawyers list within a business-related practice area. The names of the attorneys selected are listed below.

D. Jason Childress – 2016 Mid-South Rising Stars

Linda F. Cooper – 2016 Mid-South Rising Stars

Gaye Nell Currie – 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers

William J. Dukes – 2016 Mid-South Rising Stars

D. Collier Graham, Jr. – 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers

James E. Graves, III – 2016 Mid-South Rising Stars

Elizabeth G. Hooper – 2016 Mid-South Rising Stars

Eugene R. Naylor – 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers

W. McDonald Nichols – 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers

John D. Price – 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers

George H. Ritter – 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers

James L. Robertson – 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers

Charles E. Ross – 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers

John P. Sneed – 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers

Barbara C. Wallace – 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers

Michael B. Wallace – 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers

S. Trent Favre – 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers

Benchmark Litigation 2017 Recognizes Jeremy Birdsall and Mike Wallace

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Benchmark Litigation released its 2017 guide to America’s leading litigation firms and attorneys and Wise Carter was named one of Mississippi’s “Recommended” firms.

In addition to the firm designation, Jeremy L. Birdsall was recognized as a “Local Litigation Star” in Mississippi for Product Liability and Michael B. Wallace was recognized as a “Local Litigation Star” in Mississippi for Appellate and General Commercial.

About Benchmark Litigation

Benchmark Litigation conducts extensive interviews with litigators and clients to identify the leading litigators and firms in each state. Throughout the interviews, researchers examine recent casework handled by law firms and ask individual litigators to offer their professional opinions on peers.

Wise Carter Sponsors Mississippi Healthcare Foundation Sporting Clay Tournament

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Wise Carter served as a sponsor for the Mississippi Healthcare Foundation‘s 2016 Sporting Clay Tournament, which was held on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Providence Hall Farm Sporting Club in Jackson, Mississippi.

Photo: Wise Carter team members (left to right) – Jason P. Varnado, J. Lott Warren, E. Poteat Lutken, Jr., and Charles E. Cowan.

Henderson Hall, Jr. Featured in the Northside Sun

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Wise Carter’s Henderson S. Hall Jr. was featured in the October 13, 2016 edition of the Northside Sun in connection with his participation in the Mississippi Chambre Music Guild (MCMG).

MCMG in partnership with Alliance Francaise de Jackson, plans an evening of all things French – from music to food. The event was held at Millsaps College on October 15 and featured a concert of French music performed by local professionals, and an extended intermission featuring French delicacies, wine, cheeses and pastries, a French-style selfie photo booth and a strolling musician.

Photo: Committee members include (from left, back) Bo Bowen, D. Royce Boyer (MCMG chairman), Lamar Nesbitt; (front) Gail Buzhardt, Beth Batton, Dubar Brown, Montell Watkins, Henderson S. Hall, Jr. (MCMG president), and Tippy Garner.

Chambers USA 2016 Ranks Wise Carter Attorneys & Practices

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Wise Carter is pleased to announce that Chambers USA 2016 ranked the Firm in the areas of Energy & Natural Resources and Litigation: General Commercial for the state of Mississippi.

With respect to our Energy & Natural Resources practice, Chambers USA writes:

What the team is known for: Significant nuclear power practice, notable for its regulatory work before the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission and for whistle-blower litigation. Also known for its representation of electric utilities, including appearances before the Mississippi Public Service Commission and FERC.

Regarding our Litigation practice, Chambers USA writes:

What the team is known for: Prominent on rail matters, including whistle-blower claims and investigations throughout the USA. Proficient healthcare, government and Indian law expertise, as well as a quality trial and appellate offering for business contracts, bankruptcy and securities disputes.

Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients):

  • “They have what I look for in a law firm: creativity, wisdom, courage, efficiency, responsiveness and an ability to see the big picture.”
  • “They’re timely and responsive, and the work is comprehensive.”

In addition, the following attorneys received individual rankings:

Energy & Natural Resources

Henderson Hall represents investor-owned utilities and has a good reputation among market commentators in the region. He acts on energy sector litigation matters, including representing Entergy Mississippi in a dispute with the State of Mississippi.

Douglas Levanway has a leading reputation for his national nuclear power practice, having experience appearing before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He is considered by sources to be a “go-to lawyer for nuclear whistle-blowing matters. He does an outstanding job, is easy to work with and gets outstanding results.”

Litigation: Appellate

Michael Wallace successfully acted on behalf of the Mississippi Republican Party against a voter who sued party and state officials in an attempt to challenge the Republican senate primary. He has considerable trial and appellate experience and is described by sources as “a very bright guy and a good lawyer.”

James Robertson is a well-regarded “seasoned attorney who provides excellent advice” and receives plaudits for his appellate expertise. He is a former Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi.

Labor & Employment

Barbara Wallace of Wise Carter Child & Caraway, Professional Association is appreciated by clients who report that she is “at the forefront of current law” and “adept at navigating any employment-related issue.” She often defends clients against EEOC charges filed on the basis of race, age and disability discrimination.

About Chambers USA

Each year, Chambers conducts in-depth research and interviews with clients and attorneys throughout the United States to identify the top lawyers in various practice areas. Inclusion in Chambers guides is based completely on their research and findings and cannot be initiated by a firm or attorney. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment and other qualities most valued by the client.

D. Jason Childress to Serve as Adjunct Professor at Mississippi College School of Law

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Wise Carter is pleased to announce that D. Jason Childress will serve as an adjunct professor at Mississippi College School of Law, where he will teach Insurance Law (formerly taught by the late Professor Jeffrey Jackson) for the 2017 Spring Semester.

While in law school, Jason worked extensively under the mentorship of Professor Jackson and partnered with him on several projects thereafter. Perhaps most notably, Jason joined Professor Jackson as co-author of Mississippi Insurance Law and Practice in 2014.

Jason looks forward to serving his alma mater and carrying on the great work of his mentor and friend.