Merrida (Buddy) Coxwell

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      Merrida (Buddy) Coxwell

      Jackson, Mississippi
      42 years of experience

      Biography

      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.

      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

      Fees

      • Free Consultation
      • Credit Cards Accepted - All major credit cards
      • Contingent Fees
      • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Hourly rates depend on the complexity and type of legal problem.

      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

      Languages

      English : Spoken, Written
      Spanish : Written

      Professional Experience

      Managing Partner Coxwell & Associates, PLLC

      Year: Current

      Description:

      Professional Associations

      District of Columbia Bar Member (2006 - Current)

      Mississippi Attorneys for Constitutional Justice Past President and Founding Member (Current)

      Southern Poverty Law Center Member (2007 - Current)

      Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Member (2007 - Current)

      American Association of Justice Member (1977 - Current)

      National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member (1980 - Current)

      Mississippi State Bar Member (1980 - Current)

      Mississippi Hispanic Association Member (2000 - Current)

      Million Dollar Forum Member (2003 - Current)

      Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Member (2005 - Current)

      Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Member (2005 - Current)

      American Civil Liberties Union Member (2005 - Current)

      Mississippi Association of Justice Past President, Political Action Chairman, Trial Lawyer of the Year, Stone Pony Award (1977 - Current)

      Public Citizen Member (2005 - Current)

      California Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Member (Current)

      Center for Justice & Democracy Member (2005 - Current)

      JAMPAC Chairman (Current)

      American Trial Lawyers Association Member (Current)

      Louisiana Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Member (2007 - Current)

      Tennessee Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Member (2009 - Current)

      Southern Trial Lawyers Association Member (2007 - Current)

      West Virginia Bar Member (2006 - Current)

      National Trial Lawyers Association Member (2006 - Current)

      Public Justice and the Center for Justice and Democracy Member (Current)

      Awards

      • Stanford Young Life Time Achievement Award

        Mississippi Association of Justice 2014.0

      • The Best Lawyers in America

        Best Lawyers

      • Trial Lawyer of the Year

        Mississippi Association of Justice 2007.0

      • Advocate of the Year

        Mississippi Association of Justice 2014.0

      • Super Lawyer

        Super Lawyers 2015.0

        Note: 2006-2015

      Education

      • Trial Lawyers College other

        Year: 2009 - 2009

      • Mississippi College School of Law J.D.

        Year: 1977 - 1980

      • University of Alabama School of Law B.S. (1977) | Psychology and Literature

        Year: 1974 - 1977

      Websites

      https://www.coxwelllaw.com/merrida-buddy-coxwell.html

      Merrida (Buddy) Coxwell's Website Profile

      http://www.coxwelllaw.com/

      Coxwell & Associates, PLLC Website

      Coxwell & Associates, PLLC

      Address:

      500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39201

      Fax:

      (601) 948-7097

      2 Reviews

      5 out of 5

        Merrida Coxwell is a man of integrity who reads the law, studies the law, understands the law, and applies the law. He treats each of his clients with respect and provides the necessary time and knowledge that is needed to work towards a resolution. I highly recommend Mr. Coxwell.

        Jad Jamal Khalaf

        March 17, 2020

        I’ve known Merrida both personally and professionally for almost 30 years. He is as fine an attorney as I’ve known in my career. Honest, hardworking, skilled. He’s the best. I highly recommend Merrida Coxwell.

        Philip Hearn

        March 17, 2020

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