Clarence Webster, III

Clarence represents clients in a broad range of complex commercial, product liability, mass tort, and other high-stakes litigation in federal and state trial and appellate courts across the country. His extensive experience in numerous industries and legal disciplines has given him the perspective necessary to help clients identify their most pressing legal and business issues, develop and implement effective resolution strategies, and achieve their core goals. Among other sectors, Clarence has represented clients in the energy, financial services, manufacturing, and real estate industries. His clients also include municipalities, government entities, and not-for-profit organizations. Clarence has significant experience defending employers in disputes involving claims of discrimination, retaliation, and violations of noncompete agreements. He has represented financial services institutions in Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), and other regulatory compliance matters. He has also represented oil and gas companies in litigation and settlement negotiations alleging violations of federal and state environmental laws. In addition to serving as first-chair trial counsel, Clarence has served as lead attorney defending major class action claims and as a member of a national coordinating counsel team. Drawing on his experience as outside counsel and de facto in-house counsel, Clarence understands the priorities and pressures facing his clients and works closely with them to identify potential issues and prevent problems so that they can refocus attention and resources on their primary business objectives. In this context, Clarence regularly provides litigation-avoidance counsel and training, helping clients review labor and employment policies and handbooks, draft corporate bylaws, ensure effective board governance, and review employee, vendor, and other key contracts. A former adjunct professor at the Mississippi College School of Law, Clarence has taught classes on legal analysis and appellate advocacy. Before entering private practice, he served a clerkship with Chief Judge Henry T. Wingate of the US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Noteworthy AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating in Martindale-Hubbell Mid-South Super Lawyers , Class Action/Mass Torts, Litigation (2013–2021), Top 50 “Super Lawyers” Mississippi (2018), “Rising Star,” Class Action/Mass Torts, Litigation (2012) Mississippi Bar Convention, Outstanding Young Lawyer Award (2016) Mississippi Business Journal , Top 50 Under 40 (2019), Leaders in Law (2018) Portico Jackson , Portico 10 (2016) Presentations "The Shark Whisperer - Dealing with Difficult Opposing Counsel," International Association of Defense Webinar, February 2, 2022 Memberships American Bar Association, Fellows of the ABA Capital Area Bar Association, president (2021–2022), vice president (2020–2021), secretary-treasurer (2019–2020), director (2017–2019) Central Mississippi Down Syndrome Society Board of Directors Century Club Charities Defense Research Institute International Association of Defense Counsel Jackson Young Lawyers, Athletic Committee (past chair), board member Leadership Jackson, Class of 2010–2011 Magnolia Bar Association, Membership (past chair) Mississippi Bar Association, Complaint Tribunal, Litigation Section (chair, 2018–2019), Ethics Committee, Young Lawyers Division (past director and chair, member of Mock Trial, Pro Bono, Disaster Relief (Central Region), Seminars, Nominating, Public Service and Strategic Planning committees) Mississippi Lawyer , editor Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors Phoenix Club of Jackson Rotary Club of Jackson University of Mississippi Alumni Association, Executive Committee 100 Black Men of Jackson

S. Malcolm Harrison

Malcolm O. Harrison, Esq. is a native of, and practices law in, Jackson, Mississippi. He graduated with honors from Provine High School in 1987 and Jackson State University in 1991. He is a general litigation attorney, handling cases from personal injury to criminal law. Attorney Harrison attended Cumberland School of Law, Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, graduating in 1994 with his Juris Doctor and was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in April 1995. Attorney Harrison is a BV® rated attorney (An Attorney with Very High Legal Ability and Ethical Standards) by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating Standard.

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Christopher Coleman

“Whether I’m representing a large corporation or an individual, I am committed to providing first-rate representation.” Christopher H. Coleman has a history of obtaining favorable results for national and local corporations, governmental entities, and individual litigants, and has been recognized as a Rising Star by Mid-South Super Lawyers. His broad litigation practice includes insurance coverage disputes, insurance bad faith, large loss subrogation, product liability, personal injury, and commercial litigation. Mr. Coleman graduated cum laude from the Mississippi College School of Law in 2005 and joined CWP as an associate that year. A native of Jackson, Mississippi, he has a heart for his local community and is active in area civil and non-profit organizations. He serves on several boards and provides pro bono legal services through Mission First Legal Aid Office. Professional Affiliations and Achievements American Bar Association The Mississippi Bar Capital Area Bar Association Virgin Islands Bar Association Magnolia Bar Association The National Black Lawyers Top 100 Bar Admissions Mississippi State Courts U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Virgin Islands U.S. District Court, Virgin Islands Education Jackson State University (B.S., 1994) Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., cum laude , 2005) Practice Areas General Civil Litigation Insurance Coverage Litigation Bad Faith Litigation Personal Injury Litigation Commercial Litigation Product Liability Litigation Large Loss Subrogation Railroad Community Involvement Mission First Legal Aid Office (Pro Bono Services) Mississippi Baptist Medical Center Health Foundation (Board of Regents) Harbor House Chemical Dependency Services (Board of Directors) Springhill Christian Center (Board of Officers)

Ashley R. McKnight

Whether underprivileged, underrepresented or otherwise, your legal concerns are our concerns. Finding solutions to promote a more stable family lifestyle is our goal. There is no one size fits all for family matters. Each situation is unique and requires special handling to improve circumstances. We are dedicated to helping the local and extended community to resolve a multiplicity of disputes. Legal representation is provided throughout all phases of the legal proceedings including in-court. Our tenacity and meticulous knowledge of the law allows for optimal results for clients. We stand ready to serve families during their time of legal needs. Practice Areas Family Law Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law Divorce Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce