Michael S. Carr
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Michael S. Carr
Biography
Michael "Mike" Carr focuses his practice on state and federal criminal defense, personal injury, and civil rights.
Mike is a very experienced trial attorney, having litigated more than 50 jury trials in state and federal court as lead counsel, ranging from complex six figure civil personal injury cases to triple homicide capital murder defense. He is often hired as specialized counsel assisting lawyers in other states and has been admitted pro hac vice in Georgia and Tennessee on multiple occasions.
In addition to this practice, Michael is heavily involved in several professional organizations. He is an on-call attorney for the Police Benevolent Association. He is one of 10 CJA panel members serving 36 counties in Northern Mississippi.
When he is not in the courtroom, Mike works as an adjunct professor, teaching night classes at Delta State University in Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Federal and State Trial Practice.
Mike is a former Mississippi Bar Commissioner for the 11th Circuit and currently serves on the Executive Finance Committee of the Mississippi Bar. Mike regularly participates in Wills for Heroes, where he assists first responders with drafting wills and estate planning. He has served as a judge and attorney coach for the Mississippi High School Mock Trial Competition for ten years.
A regular presenter at the University of Mississippi, Delta State University, and Continuing Legal Education events, Mike has received statewide recognition for his work with Lawyers in Every Classroom, which educates high school and college students on a wide range of topics involving the legal profession. Mike was named Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year in 2014 by the Mississippi Bar, and maintains a top "AV" rating by Martindale Hubbell.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
White Collar Crime
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Bar Commissioner - 11th Circuit MISSISSIPPI BAR ASSOCIATION
Year: Current
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Professional Associations
Delta State University Adjunct Professor of Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Trial Practice (2019 - Current)
The Mississippi Bar # 102138 Executive Finance and Budget Committee (2019 - Current)
Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney (2016 - Current)
Southern States Police Benevolent Association On-Call Attorney (2011 - Current)
University of Mississippi School of Law Alumni Board of Directors (2019 - Current)
Publications
Fearing Fido: Recent Trends Involving First Responders, Man's Best Friend, and Damages Blue Review (2015)
The Modern-Day Jaundice v. Jaundice: What is a Reasonable Amount of Time to Build a Public Road? Zoning and Planning Law Report - Government Law Center of Albany Law School, NY (2008)
Awards
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Professional Education and the Law Award
Mississippi Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division 2013.0
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Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year
Mississippi Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division 2014.0
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AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Attorney
Martindale Hubbell 2012.0
Education
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University of Mississippi B.A. (2003) | Double Major - History & Spanish
Year: 1999 - 2003
Honors: Summa cum laude
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University of Mississippi J.D. (2006) | Criminal & Constitutional Law
Year: 2003 - 2006
Honors: Studied international business and law of war at Downing College Cambridge Studied international business and international law through Semester at Sea - University of Pittsburg Activities: International Mock Trial
Speaking Engagements
Supreme Court Issues Dam Ruling: Discharge Triggers Permit Requirement Even in Absence of Pollution, Groundwater Management Districts Association Summer Conference, Jackson Hole, WY, June 1, 2006, Groundwater Management Districts Association
Supreme Court Issues Dam Ruling: Discharge Triggers Permit Requirement Even in Absence of Pollution, Groundwater Management Districts Association Summer Conference, Jackson Hole, WY, June 1, 2006, Groundwater Management Districts Association
Websites
Carr Law Firm, PLLC
301 W. Sunflower Rd. Suite D, Cleveland, MS 38732