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Merrida P Coxwell Jr.

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Also known as Merrida (Buddy) Coxwell
Merrida P Coxwell Jr.
I have been helping Mississippians solve their legal problems for over 30 years.
5.0 star rating
Thanks for the great help!
- J.W., a Chapter 13 client
5.0 star rating
Highly recommended
- Wayne, a Divorce client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

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10
Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-40%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($300-$400/hour), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
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  • 601-948-1600
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  • 500 North State Street
    Jackson, MS 39201
    Office: 601-948-1600
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Languages Spoken
  • Spanish

About Me

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Videos (4)
Vice-President Joe Biden at Coxwell & Associates law office in Jackson, MS. Standing with Merrida and Cole Coxwell.
Merrida Coxwell
Artist rendition of our law office
Merrida & Tara in Florida. I was attending continuing legal education classes.

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5.0 star rating 3 reviews
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“Thanks for the great help!”

Posted by: J.W., 2011-03-09 11 months ago.

Client Review: When the US economy began to have problems in October 2009, one of the largest mortgage banking companies in the United States raised our monthly... more
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“Highly recommended”

Posted by: Wayne, 2008-10-15 over 3 years ago.

Client Review: I've known Mr Coxwell for many years and he has represented me on a number of legal matters. Merrida (I've always known him as Buddy) is well... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

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Jon A. Swartzfager

Merrida is one of the finest lawyers in the state and the South. His skills in settlements before trial and in court are unmatched. He has experience,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jon Swartzfager , Laurel (MS), 6 months ago
Lance O'Neal Mixon

Buddy is an incredibly dedicated trial lawyer who I know on both a professional and personal level. His longstanding reputation in the legal... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Lance Mixon , Jackson (MS), 12 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

31 years since Merrida P Coxwell Jr. was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Mississippi Authorized to practice law 1980 01/05/2009
Dist. of Columbia Active 2006 10/03/2009
West Virginia Reciprocity 2007 01/05/2009
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Managing Partner at Coxwell & Associates, PLLC 1980–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Miss. College School of Law Law Juris Doctor 1980
University of Alabama Psychology & Literature B.A. 1977

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Nations Top Trial Attorney Best Attorneys Network 2009
Trial Lawyer of the Year Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association 2008
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2009-present
Member Tennesse Criminal Defense Lawyers Assoc. 2009-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 7
Answers: 7 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer
1 Answer marked as good
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications
Article Publication Date
See our website CLE 1980

Speaking Engagements
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