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Jane Harris-Perry

Lawyer Profile:

Jane Perry began service to her community in 1992 as a Certified Nurses Aid, caring for the elderly and mentally disabled.  While pursuing a bachelors degree in social science, Mrs. Perry discovered this population to be in dire need of advocacy and coordination of services.  After graduation, Mrs. Perry turned her professional attention toward mental health treatment through crisis intervention, psychosocial skill development and general counseling.  In 1998, Mrs. Perry began pursuing a masters degree in health care administration, focusing on Medicare/Medicaid coordination of benefits and hospital administration.  Mrs. Perry then attended law school, graduating in 2003.  Mrs. Perry's current practice concentrates on family law, estates and probate matters, and personal injury.

Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Jane received her Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctor from Loyola University.  Mrs. Perry currently resides in Diamondhead, Mississippi, with her husband Mark, son Jeremy, and their exceptionally well-trained chocolate lab, Kyra.  The Perry family enjoys boating, fishing, and traveling.

 

Areas of Practice:

Family Law, Estates and Probate Matters, Workers Compensation, Nursing Home Neglect, and Personal Injury.

Bar Admissions:

Mississippi, 2004
U.S. District Court Southern District of Mississippi
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit

Education:

Loyola University, B.L.S.  1997 

Loyola University School of Law,  J.D.  2003

Professional Associations and Memberships:

The Mississippi Bar
Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member

Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association
Member

Past Employment Positions:

Birth Information:

May 21, 1972  New Orleans, LA

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William M. Covington, III

Lawyer Profile:

Bill Covington has spent the last 19 years serving and representing citizens, victims, and their families.  First serving as a police officer, Mr. Covington was able to put that experience and knowledge to work as an Assistant District Attorney following graduation from law school.  After litigating hundreds of cases delivering justice to hardened criminals, he then turned his focus to representing those persons injured by defective products, in workplace accidents, or by way of another's negligent actions.  Mr. Covington's current practice concentrates on family law, criminal defense, zoning and land use, and personal injury.

Originally from Moss Point, Mississippi, Bill received his bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama in Criminal Justice and Broadcast Communications.  He also graduated from the University of Alabama Law Enforcement Academy. Bill received his Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University.

Bill  enjoys hunting, fishing and playing golf.   He is also a pilot, scuba diver, musician, lifeguard, and holds certifications in precision marksmanship, pursuit driving, and tactical self-defense.  Bill currently lives in Diamondhead, Mississippi, with his wife Michelle, and their five boys.

Areas of Practice:

Criminal Law, Family Law, Bankruptcy, and Personal Injury 

Bar Admissions:

Oklahoma, 1997
Mississippi, 1998
U.S. District Court Western District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court Northern District of Mississippi
U.S. District Court Southern District of Mississippi
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit

Education:

University of Alabama, B.A. 1994                                       University of Alabama Law Enforcement Academy, 1991                  Oklahoma City University School of Law, J.D.  1997 

Professional Associations and Memberships:

National College of District Attorneys, 1998
Member

Harrison County Bar Association
Member

Oklahoma Bar Association
Member

The Mississippi Bar
Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member

Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association
Member

Past Employment Positions:
 Police Officer, City of Northport, Alabama

Assistant District Attorney, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 

Litigation Attorney, Dukes, Dukes, Keating & Faneca, P.A.  Gulfport, Mississippi

Trial Attorney, Davis & Feder, P.A.  Gulfport, Mississippi

Birth Information:

August 13, 1969  Mobile, AL

West Practice Categories:
 

Criminal Law, Family Law, Bankruptcy, and Personal Injury

 





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