MITCHELL MCNUTT - Key Persons
Albert Delgadillo focuses his practice on the representation of businesses, financial institutions and families. Mr. Delgadillo is frequently involved with the planning and implementation of business transactions including acquisitions, financing and contract drafting and negotiation. Mr. Delgadillo also works closely with families and individuals in the areas of tax planning, estate planning and administration, trusts, elder law and business succession planning.
Education
Millsaps College, B.A. Accounting, cum laude, 1976
University of Mississippi School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1979
Georgetown University, LL.M., (Taxation) 1980
Memberships
Real Property and Probate Section
American Bar Association Business Law
Job Titles:
- President
- Street Association ( past President )
Andy Phillips leads the firm's creditors' rights section. His practice is largely devoted to representing creditors in business and consumer bankruptcy cases, as well as related litigation. A multi-jurisdictional practice, Mr. Phillips has represented creditors in complex Chapter 11 proceedings, Unsecured Creditors Committees in large business cases and on occasion Chapter 11 debtors. He, along with other members of the creditors' rights section, routinely represent creditors in both state and federal courts affording them representation in both bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy venues.
Education
University of Mississippi, B.P.A., 1986
University of Mississippi School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 1989
Memberships
American Bankruptcy Institute, Previous Speaker
Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference - Past President, Board of Directors, Education Committee, Area Seminar
Mississippi Bar Association, Former Member of Specialization Committee
Local Rules Committee for United States Bankruptcy Courts, N.D./S.D. of Miss. - Former
Omicron Delta Kappa
Lambda Sigma
Phi Eta Sigma
Order of Omega
Kappa Alpha Order
David Houston joined the firm in 2013. For the previous 30 years, he served as the United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi. In addition, he presided over cases in the Southern District of Mississippi, the Middle District of Louisiana, as well as, the Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas. He conducted trials in numerous consumer and complex business cases, authoring hundreds of published opinions. Prior to assuming the bench, he was a partner for 11 years in the Aberdeen, Mississippi, law firm of Houston, Chamberlain and Houston. He served as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington, D.C., Tampa, Florida, and New York City. His practice is focused on commercial transactions, commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and creditors' rights. Due to his experience in the area of alternative dispute resolution, he is available to conduct mediation and arbitration proceedings.
Education
University of Mississippi, B.B.A., (accountancy), 1966; Juris Doctor, 1969 Phi Kappa Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Beta Gamma Sigma, Beta Alpha Psi, Associated Student Body Judicial Council Chairman, and Sigma Chi
Memberships
National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges: Board of Governors (1985-88; 89-91), President (1993-1994); Chair, Legislative Committee (1995-98; 2003-13)
American Bankruptcy Institute: Board of Directors (1996-2006); Co-Chair Legislative Committee (1999-2010); Judicial Chair ABI Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop (1995-2003)
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Bankruptcy Judge Representative to Circuit Judicial Counsel (2005-08)
Judicial Conference of the United States: Committee on the Budget (1997-2013), Chair, Congressional Outreach Subcommittee (2010-13); Committee on the Administrative Office of United States Courts (1987-96)
Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference: Board of Directors (1983-2013)
The Lamar Order
Guy Mitchell, III has served as city attorney for the City of Tupelo since 1974. Mr. Mitchell's areas of practice include corporate and finance, municipal, county and governmental entities as well as estate planning and probate practice. Mr. Mitchell has throughout his career had an extensive practice in the areas of business and commercial litigation and public entity litigation.
Education
Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1966 (Mr. Commodore, 1966; Phi Delta Theta Fraternity)
University of Mississippi School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1968 (Mississippi Law Journal, Research Editor; Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity; Omicron Delta Kappa)
Memberships
Real Property and Probate Section
American Bar Association Business Law
Douglas Ford practices in the litigation section of the firm. His practice includes family law, labor and employment and general business and commercial litigation. Mr. Ford has represented numerous corporate and individual clients in the state and federal courts in Mississippi and Alabama.
Education
Mississippi State University, B.B.A., 1988;
University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 1991; Johnstone Adams Scholar Award Recipient
Memberships
Blue Key National Honor Society
Hall of Fame for Scholarship and Leadership
Who's Who Among Colleges and Universities
Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society
Jim Wilson practices in the areas of bankruptcy and creditors' rights, collections, banking and financial institutions and general litigation. He primarily focuses his practice on matters related to bankruptcy and creditors' rights, where he assists clients in state court and bankruptcy court in enforcing rights under various types of security documents relating to commercial and personal property, as well as related litigation. Mr. Wilson is active in representing creditors in consumer bankruptcy cases, as well as business reorganizations.
Education
University of Mississippi, B.B.A., 1994
University of Mississippi School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1997
Memberships
The Mississippi Bar
Alabama Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association
Lowndes County Bar Association
The American Bankruptcy Institute
International Association of Credit and Collection Professionals
Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference
Alabama State Bar Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section
Job Titles:
- General Counsel for the City of Columbus
Jeff Turnage serves as general counsel for the City of Columbus and the Columbus Housing Authority. Otherwise, he primarily practices in litigation. Mr. Turnage's primary focus is in construction litigation, defense of engineer liability claims, medical negligence and long-term care claims, as well as personal injury claims. Jeff also defends employers in EEOC related claims and claims against governmental entities.
Education
The College of Charleston, South Carolina Business Administration, B.S., 1982
University of Mississippi School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1992; Mississippi Law Journal; Moot Court Board, Trial Division Chairman; Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity; Westlaw Student Representative
Memberships
Mississippi Municipal Attorneys Association
Mississippi Bar
Lowndes County Bar
John Wheeler serves as litigation chair for the firm. He practices exclusively in litigation focusing on the defense of medical and professional liability claims, railroad liability claims, pharmaceutical and product liability litigation and other personal injury and general litigation matters. Mr. Wheeler has defended liability claims and litigation for health care providers, railroad entities, and major pharmaceutical companies in federal and state jurisdictions throughout the United States.
Education
Mississippi State University, B.B.A., summa cum laude, 1987
John Hill is the former chairman of the firm's finance committee and is the firm's managing partner. He has a general litigation practice, with an emphasis on commercial and employment litigation, along with family law. He also represents several governmental entities and school districts in the defense of civil actions.
Education
Mississippi State University, B.A., with highest honors, 1977
University of Mississippi School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1980
Memberships
Mississippi State University: Blue Key, Phi Kappa Phi, MSU Student Assoc. Judicial Council
University of Mississippi: Mississippi Law Journal
Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity American Jurisprudence Awards - Corporations
Job Titles:
- University of Mississippi ( past President )
Mike Ferris concentrates his practice in commercial real estate transactions. He has represented sellers, buyers and lenders in every aspect of a real estate transaction. He has extensive experience in the issuance of title insurance, as the firm is an agent for Chicago Title Insurance Company and First American Title Insurance Company. Mr. Ferris also has extensive experience in probate matters and in the representation of governmental entities.
Education
University of Mississippi, B.A., 1977
University of Mississippi School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1980
Memberships
Real Property Section of the Mississippi Bar Association
Otis Tims represents businesses and governmental entities in a broad spectrum of specialized fields, and has significant experience in the financing, establishment and development of new business enterprises, especially in the manufacturing sector, and with their ongoing operations. In addition to business and public finance contracts, he regularly assists clients with environmental matters, intellectual property issues, antitrust and trade questions and regulatory affairs. Mr. Tims also frequently handles or assists with litigation involving these business areas, and he has substantial experience involving the automotive industry, the building products industry, green-tech manufacturing and public utilities.
Education
University of Mississippi, B.A., 1974 with special distinction
Rick Culp couples his problem-solving skills and professional decorum to meet his clients' demands for successful litigation of complex matters. With a firm command of substantive and procedural case management tools, Rick represents insurers defending Class Actions, "Bad-Faith" Litigation, and Casualty Insurance disputes in both trucking and auto arenas. He defends Creditors and Agencies in highly technical FDCPA, FCRA and TCPA actions. Rick has extensive trial success in state and federal courts.
Education
University of Montevallo, B.M.E., 1981
Florida State University, M.S. in Higher Education Administration, 1982
University of Mississippi School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1986
Robert Quimby practices in the litigation section of the firm. His practice includes general litigation, business/commercial litigation, general business and corporate representation, personal injury litigation, and representation related to land use, zoning, and eminent domain. Mr. Quimby has represented numerous governmental entities, businesses, and individuals on a wide range of civil matters.
Education
Millsaps College, B.S., Cum Laude, 2008
Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., Magna Cum Laude, 2011
Memberships
Mississippi Bar
Ronny Roberts practiced in the firm's litigation section until 2022, but now limits his practice to alternative dispute resolution and mediation cases throughout the state of Mississippi. Mr. Roberts has been mediating matters since 1996.
Education
Mississippi State University, B.A. 1975
University of Mississippi School of Law, Juris Doctor,1977 with distinction; Moot Court Board; Appellate Chairman, 1976; Chairman, 1977; Phi Kappa Phi; Phi Delta Phi
Harvard Law School Mediation Program of Instruction
Pepperdine University School of Law Advanced Mediation Training
Memberships
American Bar Association (Member, Tort, Insurance, Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution Sections)
The Mississippi Bar; Chair, Budget Committee (2000-2001)
Member Executive Committee (1999-2000)
Mississippi Board of Bar Commissioners, 1998-2001; (Chair, Fee Dispute Committee (2009-2010)
Executive Committee Alternative Dispute Resolution Section (2010-2013)
Lowndes County Bar Association
MUW Paralegal Advisory Board Member
Margaret Gratz works with her clients to achieve the best results for them while considering both their long-term business goals and the litigation immediately at hand. Her practice focuses primarily on nursing home defense, commercial disputes, employment litigation and other complex litigation matters. Ms. Gratz has represented corporate clients, businesses and insurance companies in the state and federal courts of Mississippi and Tennessee.
Education
University of Mississippi School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1998
William Woods University, B.A. magna cum laude, 1994
Memberships
American Bar Association, Member
The Mississippi Bar Association, Member
The Mississippi Bar Association, Ethics Committee Member
The Mississippi Bar Association, Former Director at Large - Young Lawyers Division
Tennessee Bar Association, Member
Lee County Bar Association, Former President
Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association, Board of Directors
Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association, Editorial Board
Bill Murphree practices in the litigation section of the firm. His practice includes defending personal injury claims, defending governmental entities, and defending product liability claims. Mr. Murphree also regulary serves as a mediator and arbitrator.
Education
Mississippi State University, B.A., 1969
Job Titles:
- School of Law, Juris Doctor With Honors 2005
Jason Sharp works with businesses, business owners and other individuals on the planning and implementation of business transactions including entity structuring and formation, acquisitions, financing, succession planning and contract drafting and negotiation. He has represented developers, landlords, tenants, sellers, buyers and lenders in numerous commercial and real estate transactions. Jason also assists families and individuals with estate planning and probate matters.
Jason received his Bachelor in Business Administration from Mississippi State University before moving to Little Rock Arkansas, where he earned a law degree with honors from the William H. Bower School of Law at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. He previously at Rose Law Firm and Brunini, Grantham, Gower & Hewes, PLLC before joining Mitchell McNutt & Sams, PA in 2020. Jason has served on several state and local boards including the Board of Commissioners of the Mississippi Bar, Board of Directors for the Young Lawyer's Division of the Mississippi Bar Association, Columbus Young Professionals, United Way of Lowndes County and Columbus Main Street.
Education
Mississippi State University, B.B.A., 1998
University of Arkansas at Little Rock of Law
William H. Bowen School of Law, Juris Doctor with Honors 2005
Memberships
Alabama Bar Association
Arkansas Bar Association
Mississippi Bar Association (Real Property and Business Law Section)
Mississippi Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Board of Directors 2009-2011
Mississippi Board of Bar Commissioners, 2020- Present
Golden Triangle Young Lawyers, President 2009-2011