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Bonnie Bridgers Smith is a partner with the firm of BRIDGERS SMITH PLLC in Ridgeland, Mississippi. She is an experienced trial attorney who has practiced in the areas of insurance, products liability, consumer fraud, commercial litigation, personal injury, collections, domestic and criminal law.
For more than a decade, Bonnie’s practice focused on the defense of products liability cases in jurisdictions across the Southeast. She has served as national counsel for three closely held companies, coordinating the defense of toxic tort claims in Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, and Florida.
Since 2011, Bonnie’s practice has focused on families in crisis. Bonnie has tried many cases involving issues concerning custody, visitation and support of minors. Bonnie is frequently appointed by Chancery Courts in the State of Mississippi to serve as a Guardian ad Litem to investigate, find facts and make independent reports to the Court concerning issues related to custody of and visitation with minor children.
Bonnie has achieved an AV-Preeminent attorney rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Bonnie is licensed to practice law before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and all Federal and State Courts in Mississippi. Bonnie is also certified as a Guardian ad Litem in the State of Mississippi.
She has spoken at two national conferences focusing on Medicare and Medicaid issues:
· "Conditional Payments", Perrin Conferences, New York, NY, Dec. 2010 (Navigating the Medicare Secondary Payer Statute in Workers' Compensation and Liability Claims)
● “What about Medicaid and Other Liens", HB Litigation Conferences, Philadelphia, PA, June 2010, (Medicare Secondary Payer Mandatory Reporting Requirements Update)
In 2006, Bonnie was recognized as Boss of the Year by the Jackson Legal Professionals Association. In 2011, Bonnie was selected by the Mississippi Business Journal as one of Mississippi’s Top 50 Leaders in Law. In 2012, Bonnie was selected by the Mississippi Business Journal as one of Mississippi’s Top 50 Businesswomen.
Aside from her professional responsibilities, Bonnie has worked with Junior Achievement of Mississippi, the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyer's Project, The Mississippi Center for Justice, and the Methodist Children’s Homes. She has served on the Board of Directors for the McCoy House for Sober Living, Stewpot Community Services and Galloway United Methodist Church Early Childhood Development Center. She is a member of the Jackson Professional Women’s Association and a sustaining member of the Junior League of Jackson. She has served as Co-chairman of the Donor Relations Committee for the Mississippi Children's Museum and on the Auxiliary Board for the Mississippi Museum of Art.
Bonnie is a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi. She graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1991 and the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1994.
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Acquired: 1995
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102 Plantation Cove, Madison, MS, 39110
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Posted by Elizabeth | April 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Would highly recommend
Bonnie and Sarah were incredibly helpful in navigating the difficult season of divorce. They stayed on top of my case, communicated updates efficiently and in layman's terms that I could easily understand, and happily answered all my questions. They were upfront with expectations about the cost and t...
Posted by Max | January 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Worst decision ever
I went with Bonnie due to a friends recommendation. Bonnie seemed like a good choice. After I hired her and gave her everything I had she advised me to sign a temporary order. Don't worry she said, its only temporary. Besides you make a lot of money. Should have been a red flag right there but I...
Posted by Jessie | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Amazing attorney!! Well respected and fierce.
Bonnie took my mess on with no hesitation. I was very emotional and scared of what the future held for my legal woes. I had custody on top of legal issues that required a really good, thorough lawyer to handle. I actually fired a very good, well known attorney and chose to hire her to put fresh hand...
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
MY DIVORCE ATTORNEY
Bonnie was always very straight forward and professional in my case. She worked very hard to make herself as available as possible when I needed anything. She was very easy to get into contact and communicate with when I had issues and problems that needed to be addressed. I felt prepared and inform...
"I fully endorse Bonnie Bridgers Smith. She is extremely capable, highly experienced in the practical workings of the family law system and courts, and fully focused on the best interests of her clients. I have referred several clients to Bonnie and have received positive feedback regarding their satisfaction with her professional manner, skills, and reasonable rate structure. I would not hesitate to recommend Bonnie again or reach out to her in the event that I ever need her services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bonnie is very knowledgeable, capable and works diligently. I have recommended her many times."
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Mississippi's 50 Leading Business Women, Mississippi Business Journal
2011
Mississippi's Top 50 Leading Attorneys, Mississippi Business Journal
2006
Boss of the Year, Jackson Legal Professionals Association
2015 - Present
Partner, Bridgers-Smith PLLC
2013 - 2015
Partner, Danks Miller Cory & Bridgers
2011 - 2013
Partner, Bridgers-Smith PLLC
2000 - 2011
Partner, Forman Perry Watkins Krutz & Tardy, LLP
1996 - 2000
Attorney, Upshaw, Williams, Biggers, Beckham, & Riddick
1995 - 1996
Attorney, Shell Buford, PLLC
2011 - Present
Mississippi Bar, Family Law SectionMember
1994 - Present
Mississippi BarMember
1994 - Present
Capital Area Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2014
Professional Women's AssocationMember
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BS - Bachelor of Science
2010
Medicare Secondary Payer
2010
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