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Merrida P Coxwell Jr.

Merrida P Coxwell Jr.

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 45% Personal Injury
    29 years
  • 45% Criminal Defense
    29 years
  • 8% Appeals
    29 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

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

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    500 North State Street
    Jackson, MS 39201
    Office: 601-948-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • Spanish

About Me

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Videos (4)

About me: I have tried to make the site informative so you can learn something about me as a lawyer a and person. Choosing a lawyer is a serious decision and should be... more

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Client Reviews

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“Highly recommended”

Posted by: Wayne, 2008-10-15 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

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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Résumé

Licenses
  • 29 years since Merrida P Coxwell Jr. was first licensed to practice law in MS.
  • 3 years since Merrida P Coxwell Jr. was first licensed to practice law in DC.
  • 3 years since Merrida P Coxwell Jr. was first licensed to practice law in WV.

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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 American Association for Justice 1977–present
Member; Past President; Board Member Mississippi Association for Justice 1980–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: my boyfriend was charged with 2 counts of...
Merrida's answer: You need to ask your boyfriend this question if he has a lawyer. His lawyer should advise him of... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
See our website CLE 1980

Cases
Title:
Beck vs. City of Jackson
Practice Area:
Personal Injury
Outcome:
Verdict for Heirs in amount of 2.1 million
Description:
Civil rights death case arising after police officers killed a young man during an arrest.

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
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