Merrida (Buddy) Coxwell

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We understand that results matter!

Experience: 43 years

Civil Rights, Criminal Law, Nursing Home Abuse and 4 others

Arkansas, District of Columbia, Mississippi and 5 others

Super Lawyer, Advocate of the Year and 3 others

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Awards 5

Experience 43y

Videos 9

Online & Web 9

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Merrida (Buddy) Coxwell was admitted to practice law in October 1980. From the day of admission forward Merrida has been a fierce, dedicated, and aggressive advocate for his clients. Over the past thirty-four (34) years he has handled some of the most complex and highly publicized criminal cases in Mississippi. For example, Merrida successfully defended the Mayor of Jackson, MS, when he was charged with four (4) felonies. He successfully defended a Miss. Supreme Court Judge, won two (2) not guilty verdicts in a row in federal drug cases, won a murder case that the local media called the murder of the century, and numerous other successful defenses. Merrida is a veteran of approximately 18 death penalty cases. Merrida's partner Chuck Mullins has won three (3) consecutive DUI cases in a row in a county known for returning guilty verdicts and he recently won a DUI appeal in the Mississippi Supreme Court. Chuck is superb in complex civil and criminal case. Together Merrida and Chuck have handled over 160 appeals with an impressive reversal record. Together Merrida and Chuck have recovered through verdicts or settlements approximately 300 million dollars for men, women and children who have been injured or defrauded. For example their verdicts or settlements have been: $144 million, $120 million, $20.4 million, $5.7 million, $2.3 million, $2.1 million, $1.6 million, $1.5 million, $1 million, $1 million, $1 million, $875,000.00, $500,000.00, $245,000.00, $175,000.00, plus many other cases. These amounts are not listed to brag but rather to show the dedication Merrida and Chuck have for their clients. A client may only get one chance for a fair and reasonable recovery so Merrida and Chuck believe it is their duty to get the largest monetary settlement available for the client under the law.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Arkansas

Since 2013

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar
Since 2006

Mississippi

Since 1980

West Virginia

Since 2006

5th Circuit

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas

Professional Experience

Current

Coxwell & Associates, PLLC

Managing Partner

Education

2009 - 2009

Trial Lawyers College

other

1977 - 1980

Mississippi College School of Law

J.D.

1974 - 1977

University of Alabama School of Law

B.S. (1977) | Psychology and Literature

Awards

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Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

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Advocate of the Year

Mississippi Association of Justice

Stanford Young Life Time Achievement Award

Mississippi Association of Justice

year - Merrida (Buddy) Coxwell

Trial Lawyer of the Year

Mississippi Association of Justice

Merrida (Buddy) Coxwell

The Best Lawyers in America

Best Lawyers

Contacts

Coxwell & Associates, PLLC 500 N State St Jackson MS 39201 Toll-Free: (877) 231-1600 Telephone: (601) 948-1600 Fax: (601) 948-7097

Videos

Coxwell & Associates, PLLC - Jackson, Mississippi Law firm: Results Matter

Tara Coxwell, wife of managing partner, Merrida Coxwell, Mississippi personal injury attorney

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Coxwell & Associates, PLLC - Jackson, Mississippi Law firm: Mississippi Serious Injury

Tara Coxwell, wife of managing partner, Merrida Coxwell, Mississippi personal injury attorney

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Coxwell & Associates, PLLC, Mississippi Law firm: Serious Personal Injury, Experience & Compassion

Tara Coxwell, wife of managing partner, Merrida Coxwell; Mississippi Serious Personal Injury law firm

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Coxwell & Associates, PLLC - Crime & Safety, Jackson, Mississippi Law firm

Managing partner, Merrida Coxwell, crime and personal injury attorney.

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Chuck Mullins: A DUI Can Ruin Your Life

Coxwell & Associates partner Chuck Mullins: We will fight for you.

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Everybody Makes Mistakes

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Serious attorneys for serious problems

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Merrida Coxwell: Everything They Deserve

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Coxwell & Associates - Get out of jail

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Art Director: Chris Nolen
Copywriter: Marc Leffler

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Experience: 43 years

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Practice Areas

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Nursing Home Abuse

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

DUI & DWI

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Spanish: Written

Websites

Merrida (Buddy) Coxwell's Website Profile

Coxwell & Associates, PLLC Website

Mississippi Consumer Help Blog

Mississippi Lawyer Blog

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