Mitchell is rated AVVO 10 "Superb" and Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent. He is listed in Best Lawyers and has been selected as a Mid-South SuperLawer since 2013. Mitchell enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. He is a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and the National Eagle Scout Association. When not at the office, he can probably be found at the ballfields coaching soccer and baseball.
Practice areas
Litigation of disputes from discovery through trial and appeal.
22 years
DUI, Drug charges, Alcohol charges, Municipal Court, Justice Court and Circuit Court.
3 years
Helping families through the difficult process of separation, divorce and child custody.
16 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MS | Active | 2000 | 05/30/2022 |
Legal answers | 7 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best Lawyers in America Litigation | Best Lawyers in America | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | Mid-South Super Lawyers | 2020 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Best Lawyers in America Litigation | Best Lawyers in America | 2019 |
Best Lawyers in America Litigation | Best Lawyers in America | 2018 |
Top 40 Under 40 | Mississippi Business Journal | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Mid-South Super Lawyers | 2014 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Mid-South Super Lawyers | 2013 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Rising Star | Mid-South Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Leadership Forum Participant | Mississippi Bar Association | 2011 |
Rising Star | Mid-South Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Rising Star | Mid-South Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Daniel Coker Horton & Bell | 2000 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Mississippi Bar, Professionalism Committee | Member | 2019 - Present |
Mississippi Bar Client Security Fund Committee | Member | 2019 - Present |
American Inns of Court | Member | 2015 - Present |
Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association | Director | 2014 - Present |
Lafayette County Bar Association | Past President | 2000 - Present |
Mississippi State Bar | Attorney Member | 2000 - Present |
Mississippi Bar, Ethics Committee | Member | 2013 - 2018 |
Mississiip Bar Child Advocacy Committee | Attorney Member | 2011 - 2011 |
Mississippi Bar, Summer School Committee | Past Chairman | 2011 - 2013 |
Disaster Relief Committee Mississippi Bar | Chairman, Northern District | 2011 - 2012 |
Mississippi Bar, Young Lawyers Division | Attorney Member | 2000 - 2012 |
Tri-County Young Lawyers | Attorney Member | 2000 - 2012 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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MDLA Quarterly | The Limits and Leeways of Defending the Pro Se Claim | 2018 |
MDLA Quarterly | Getting to Know Gebster: What Every Litigator Needs to Know about Title IX Claims | 2017 |
Self Published | 2014 Mississippi Tort Claims Act Case Law Summary | 2015 |
Blog | Mississippi Family Law | 2015 |
Self Published | 2013 Mississippi Tort Claims Act Case Law Summary | 2014 |
American Law Firm Association (ALFA) | Transportation Law Compendium | 2013 |
American Law Firm Association (ALFA) | Transporation Law Compendium | 2012 |
MDLA Quarterly | The Manufacturing Defect Based on Circumstantial Evidence | 2011 |
American Law Firm Association (ALFA) | Transportation Law Compendium | 2011 |
Mississippi Bar Association Summer School | Damages In Mississippi Trial Practice | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Mississippi School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
Baylor University | BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration | 1997 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Mississippi Municipal Court Clerk Annual Conference | Mississippi Tort Claims Act | 2018 |
MML Annual Confernce | Mississippi Tort Claims Act | 2014 |
Summer School for Lawyers | Mississippi Law | 2013 |
Summer School for Lawyers | Mississippi Law | 2012 |
Mississippi State Insurance Day | Termination of Agency Agreement | 2012 |
Summer School for Lawyers | MIssissippi Law | 2011 |
Mississippi State University Insurance Day | Authority of Insurance Agent | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State of Mississippi v. (Name Redacted for Privacy) | Charges dismissed upon completion of probation |
State of Mississippi v. (Name Redacted for Privacy) | Client released at Preliminary Hearing |
State of Mississippi v. (Name Redacted for Privacy) | Charges dismissed |
State of Mississippi v. (Name Redacted for Privacy) | Plea Agreement |
State of Mississippi v. (Name Redacted for Privacy) | Drug Court |
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Greg Freeman, Personal injury Attorney on May 14, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I highly endorse this attorney. I worked with him on a personal injury matter and found him to be a very talented lawyer. He is both ethical and an extremely effective advocate for his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Driskell.
Christopher Dunnells, Litigation Attorney on May 13, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Greg Freeman, Personal injury Attorney on May 14, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I highly endorse this attorney. I worked with him on a personal injury matter and found him to be a very talented lawyer. He is both ethical and an extremely effective advocate for his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Driskell.
Christopher Dunnells, Litigation Attorney on May 13, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Nathan Yow, Litigation Attorney on Apr 4, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Mitchell for several years and highly recommend him and his firm. He is a well respected, professional and ethical attorney in this community.
J Tannehill, Litigation Attorney on Feb 27, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mitchell Driskell and I have on opposing sides of several cases in litigation. Mitchell is forthright, honest and an excellent advocate on behalf of his clients. I believe that Mitchell is one of those attorneys that cares about his clients, and does not unnecessarily bill his time. I would recommend Mitchell if you are looking to hire an attorney for litigation purposes.
Elizabeth Hyde, Unknown Attorney on Sep 3, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Mitchell is a hard-working advocate for his clients' best interests. He is very responsive to any questions or concerns from his clients, and truly wants the best resolution for every situation.
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