Bill Reeves | Products Liability & Casualty Litigation

Education

University of Mississippi School of Law

J.D., 1976, Moot Court Board, Phi Delta Phi (Magister)
Mississippi State University

B.S., Finance, 1970

Bar Admissions

Mississippi, 1977

Bill is recognized for his ability to build close working relationships with his clients who deeply trust his counsel in complex product liability and environmental litigation matters.

What types of clients do you represent?

I most frequently represent corporate entities with manufacturing concerns, many of whom are Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies.
What do you see on the horizon of your area of practice?

Over the years, the law has changed for the better in Mississippi. We are not seeing nearly as many lawsuits. At one time I had an inventory of 20-30,000 active cases. We have a better handle over the individual cases now, and thus a greater accountability to the client. Now our clients require more information on the individual cases.
What do you find most exciting about your work?

I really enjoy developing the strategy to get a case dismissed. From the day the case comes in the door until we close the file, developing and changing strategy as the case develops in order to get the best result for the client is my primary goal.
Which Courts or agencies do you most often appear before on behalf of your clients?

I’ve appeared before circuit courts in all 82 counties and all federal courts in Mississippi.

News

Credentials

Education

University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., 1976, Moot Court Board, Phi Delta Phi (Magister)
Mississippi State University, B.S., Finance, 1970

Courts

Mississippi Supreme Court, 1977
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Mississippi, 1977
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi, 1977
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi, 1977
Mississippi Circuit Courts, 1977
Mississippi Chancery Courts, 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 1981
U.S. Supreme Court, 1992

Bar Admissions

Mississippi, 1977

Professional Affiliations

International Association of Defense Counsel
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association, Environmental Litigation Section, Chair
Mississippi Bar Association, Bench and Bar Committee
Mississippi Continuing Legal Education Commission, Chair (appointed by Mississippi Supreme Court)

Awards & Accolades

The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, Mat Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Mid-South Super Lawyers

Community Involvement

Jackson Touchdown Club, President
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, Secretary
Mississippi State University Alumni Association, Central Mississippi Chapter, President
Rotary Club, Secretary
U. S. Olympic Committee, Mississippi Chapter, Board Member

William C. Reeves

News

Credentials