Merrida (Buddy) Coxwell
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Merrida (Buddy) Coxwell
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
Languages
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
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Stanford Young Life Time Achievement Award
Mississippi Association of Justice 2014.0
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The Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
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Trial Lawyer of the Year
Mississippi Association of Justice 2007.0
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Advocate of the Year
Mississippi Association of Justice 2014.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2015.0
Note: 2006-2015
Education
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Trial Lawyers College other
Year: 2009 - 2009
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Mississippi College School of Law J.D.
Year: 1977 - 1980
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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
500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 948-7097