Accomplished Insurance Defense Attorneys Serve South Mississippi

Laurel law firm advises clients on litigation arising from policy disputes

Burson Entrekin Orr Mitchell & Lacey, P.A. uses the knowledge and experience our attorneys have accumulated over decades to represent clients effectively in insurance defense litigation. Though we have advocated for clients throughout South Mississippi for many years, we are committed to keeping current with the latest legal knowledge and technology to give each client an advantage. We know that insurance matters touch nearly every part of our personal and professional lives, so we treat each matter with the importance it deserves. No matter how complex your case might be, we take the time to keep you fully informed about your litigation and the likelihood of success.

Comprehensive representation for all types of coverage disputes

Our insurance defense lawyers represent clients in a full range of coverage disputes with respect to policies including:

• Homeowners insurance — Various types of incidents can fall under these policies, and we know how Mississippi law treats specific situations. We also handle property, title and hurricane insurance litigation, including numerous cases arising out of damage from Hurricane Katrina.
• Commercial insurance — Liability issues can seriously hamper a company’s ability to succeed. Our attorneys can negotiate and argue forcefully to uphold proper coverage denials.
• Auto insurance — Mississippi uses a traditional fault system to apportion responsibility for auto accident damages. BEOML protects insurers and drivers from unsupported claims.
• Workers’ compensation — Our attorneys understand the rules and procedures of the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission and can challenge claims pertaining to alleged workplace injuries when appropriate.

For any type of insurance defense matter, our attorneys maintain clear and frequent communication so that you are completely informed about your options.

Assisting insurers with the defense of bad-faith claims

Burson Entrekin Orr Mitchell & Lacey attorneys have extensive experience in bad-faith insurance defense cases. Insurance providers owe policyholders a duty of good faith and fair dealing. In many cases, a bad-faith accusation is merely an expression of the policyholder’s disagreement rather than a violation of the insurer’s legal duty. We represent insurers for breach of duty actions including alleged failure to conduct a complete inspection of damaged property; alleged underestimating of damage; and alleged bad-faith denial of an insurance claim.

Defending attorneys against allegations of legal malpractice

Many disappointed legal clients attempt to blame their attorneys when they are dissatisfied with their case result. At Burson Entrekin Orr Mitchell & Lacey, we represent firms and lawyers accused of violating their professional standards. We have assisted lawyers in a range of legal malpractice actions throughout South Mississippi. If a former client claims he or she was harmed as a result of your negligent legal performance, our experienced litigators can provide you with zealous defense representation.

Contact established South Mississippi insurance defense attorneys

Burson Entrekin Orr Mitchell & Lacey, P.A. represents clients in insurance litigation throughout South Mississippi. Our offices are located in Laurel and Hattiesburg. Call 601-649-4440 or contact us online to schedule a meeting.