Attorneys at Wilkins Patterson represent business clients in matters involving rental purchase laws and contract disputes. Our attorneys advise clients on rental purchase laws affecting their businesses, including the Uniform Commercial Code and the Mississippi Rental-Purchase Agreement Act. Because of our experience and familiarity with Mississippi law, we are able to provide our clients with ideas for more efficient business practices, which result in a reduction of litigation costs. We also prepare and revise rental purchase contracts and inform our clients of changes in state and federal law affecting their businesses.
Other Practice Areas:
Alternative Dispute Resolution
While our firm specializes in litigation, we also recognize the need of insurers and employers to examine all options regarding cost containment.
Appellate Practice
Our lawyers have extensive experience in both federal and state courts.
Civil Rights Defense
Patterson recognize that these claims must be investigated thoroughly but fairly, with close attention to detail.
Construction Defense and Consulting
The lawyers in the construction group at Wilkins Patterson provide consulting services to their clients relating to all facets of the construction industry.
Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy
Our attorneys represent business clients as creditors in bankruptcy actions.
Employment Law
The attorneys at Wilkins Patterson believe in a proactive approach to employment defense, which includes workplace counseling designed to ensure compliance and avoid litigation when possible.
General Liability
Since the 1970s, companies have depended upon the experience, skill and professional dedication of the attorneys at Wilkins Patterson to defend their liability claims.
Insurance Policy Coverage Opinions and Disputes
A cornerstone of Wilkins Patterson is the representation we have provided to insurance carriers as both coverage counsel as well as litigation counsel.
Medical Malpractice Defense
Wilkins Patterson has a proven track record in medical malpractice defense litigation.
Motor Vehicle Defense
Motor Vehicle liability defense was a practice area upon which Wilkins Patterson was founded and it continues to be a fundamental practice area today.
Premises Liability
The lawyers at Wilkins Patterson represent business owners in premises liability cases including slip and falls, negligent security, and false imprisonment lawsuits.
Products Liability
Our products liability group represents manufacturers, retailers, medical providers, automobile manufacturers and dealers in a variety of claims.
Workers’ Compensation Defense
The attorneys at Wilkins Patterson represent employers and insurance carriers throughout the Southeastern United States.