Business Details
Your Trusted Mississippi Legal Partner
At Patt Law Firm, we bring over 27 years of legal expertise to clients across Mississippi, delivering personalized representation in complex legal matters. Our founder, Rick D. Patt, combines extensive trial court and appellate experience with a commitment to direct attorney-client engagement, ensuring every client receives tailored attention. We specialize in family law, criminal defense, civil litigation, and workers' compensation, with a proven track record in high-stakes cases, including a $23 million jury verdict in a premises liability case.Our practice emphasizes accessibility, ethical advocacy, and results-driven solutions for individuals and businesses. With deep roots in Mississippi's legal community, we provide strategic counsel in state and federal courts, focusing on protecting client rights through every stage of litigation.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Civil Litigation
DUI Defense
Wills & Estates
Workers Compensation
Appeals
Guardianships
Adoptions
Probate
Highlights and features
- We offer 27 years of combined legal experience with direct attorney access.
- Our firm secured a $23 million verdict in a complex premises liability case.
- We provide personalized representation in Mississippi state and federal courts.
- Our practice spans six core legal areas including appellate and workers' compensation cases.
- We maintain ethical standards through judicial education contributions and CLE instruction.
Services
Family Law
We handle all aspects of family law including fault and no-fault divorces, child custody disputes, and property division. Our attorneys provide compassionate representation for complex domestic matters in Mississippi Chancery Courts. With experience in guardianships and adoptions, we protect client interests during emotionally challenging proceedings.
Criminal Defense
Our firm defends clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges including DUI/DWI offenses and capital murder allegations. We secure dismissals and not-guilty verdicts while safeguarding constitutional rights during prosecution. With experience handling ethical complaints against attorneys, we provide comprehensive criminal defense strategies across Mississippi courts.
Civil Litigation
We represent plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation matters involving personal injury, wrongful death, and business disputes. Our track record includes multi-million dollar verdicts like the $23 million premises liability award. We handle contract disputes, debt collection, and complex litigation in state and federal court systems.
Wills & Estates
Our estate planning services include drafting wills, establishing trusts, and creating power of attorney documents. We assist with probate administration for testate and intestate estates while resolving heir disputes. The firm also handles conservatorships and guardianships for minors and incapacitated adults.
Workers Compensation
We advocate for employees injured on the job, ensuring proper compensation under Mississippi workers' compensation statutes. Our representation covers claims evaluation, benefits protection, and appeals processes. We advise clients on statutory requirements while navigating employer and insurance company interactions.
People
Rick D. Patt
Attorney
Native Mississippian with 27+ years legal experience, former Mississippi Administrative Office of Courts Director. Secured $23M verdict in Hinds County premises liability case. Specializes in appellate practice and continuing legal education instruction.
Questions
What areas of law does Patt Law Firm handle?
We practice family law, criminal defense, civil litigation, DUI defense, wills/estates, workers' compensation, and appellate cases across Mississippi state and federal courts.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our lead attorney has 27+ years of experience, including 17 years in private practice and prior judicial system roles. We've secured multi-million dollar verdicts in complex litigation matters.
Do you handle cases outside central Mississippi?
While based in central Mississippi, we represent clients statewide including Hinds, Madison, and Rankin Counties with extensive court experience across the state.
What makes your firm different from others?
We combine trial experience with appellate expertise, offering personalized representation that larger firms often lack. Our background in judicial education enhances our strategic litigation approach.
