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Jay Max Kilpatrick
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Biography
I practice primarily in the area of personal injury, representing individuals injured as a result of any type of accident or premises situation. I have significant experience in cases involving 18-wheeler accidents, other large accidents, and automobile defects. In addition, I have developed a maritime practice, and represented companies and individual clients in connection with the Deepwater Horizon disaster. I have been instrumental in orchastrating the recovery of millions of dollars for my clients during my career in just about every type of personal injury case imaginable including the largest known settlement for an offshore death. I also practice in the area of domestic law where I represent people in all aspects of divorce and child custody in our Chancery Courts. I have successfully argued before the Fifth Circuit on three separate occasions and was featured in the July 2006 edition of the ABA Journal. I am rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, a member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and has been listed a Mid-South Rising Star by Super Lawyers 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014; as well as a Super Lawyer in 2017. I received my J.D. from the University of Mississippi in 2000, graduating magna cum laude. I was a shareholder with Young Wells Williams P.A. located in Ridgeland, Mississippi for many years prior to partnering with Kobs & Philley, PLLC in May of 2016.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Mississippi for 25 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alabama for 24 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Kobs & Philley, PLLC
216 W. Jackson St., Ridgeland, MS, 39157
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Posted by Rene | December 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
I feel highly confident in referring Jay Kilpatrick
Jay Kilpatrick represented me after being involved in an automobile accident. My experience with Jay has been excellent. I felt like my best interest was always his top priority. It was clear to me that he values integrity and doing what is right above all else. He was easy to reach and I honestly fe...
Posted by Bob | February 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Superb Attorney. Knowledgeable. Meticulous. Helpful.
Mr. Kilpatrick was an incredible attorney for my family. I had a complicated jurisdictional custody case. My prior attorney from the previous state recommended him and I couldn't have been happier. Jay took on my case with no issues and helped me through from start to a successful trial. Mr. Kilpatr...
Posted by Emily | September 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent lawyer, Gets things done!
Hired Jay as my lawyer in a custody case and he did a remarkable job. has proven to be extremely competent, responsive, hard working, and effective! Highly recommend!!
Jay Max Kilpatrick's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Jay for over four years. I highly recommend him as a litigator. He's a very good advocate for his clients, and has been very successful in achieving impressive results on their behalf. Plus, he's a pleasure to know."
"I have worked with Jay on numerous personal injury matters to successful resolution. He is an outstanding attorney that goes straight to work on the issues that affect his client's rights."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jay is a superior lawyer; he can handle the most difficult cases. i endorse Jay without reservation. we have worked together and always came out on top."
"Jay and I were law partners for a number of years. He was a fine law partner, is a fine lawyer and always represents his clients aggressively, professionally, ethically with their best interests in mind."
"I have had the privilege of working with Jay on a difficult matter. Jay is sharp and fights tirelessly for his client. I would recommend Jay to others and hope to work with him again in the future. Jay is also a great guy in general and a family man."
"Jay is a highly skilled and experienced attorney that is well respected in the legal community. We were extremely excited when Jay joined our team last year at Kobs & Philley, PLLC, and we have seen first hand his passion and zealousness in representing injured victims, which translates to his success. I strongly endorse Jay in personal injury and family law matters."
"I have worked with this attorney on several personal injury lawsuits. He is professional and educated on the value of his cases. I would hire this attorney if I needed representation for my personal claims."
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Admiralty and maritime lawyer
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Heather Aby
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Member, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, Kobs & Philley, PLLC
2000 - 2016
Shareholder, Young Wells Williams P.A.
Associations
Capitol Area Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Burkeen v. BP, Transocean, et. al.
Settled for Confidential Amount
Pre-Suit offshore death case
Settled for Confidential Amount
Higginbotham v. Ferry Transportation, Inc.
Settled for Confidential Amount
Thornton v. Toyota Motor Company
Settled for Confidential Amount
Lobb v. Ford Motor Company
Settled for Confidential Amount
Education
2000
University of Mississippi School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of Mississippi
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers