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Tameko Greene-Purnell

Tameko Greene Purnell studied Political Science at the University of Mississippi with a minor in Psychology. She went on to work as a Paralegal for over 15 years for several prominent law firms in Memphis, TN. While raising her daughters and working alongside the most experienced Attorneys in the industry, Tameko made the lifelong decision to go to law school. She finished at Mississippi College School of Law in an impressive time frame of two years. 

Committed to learning more about litigation and serving her community, Tameko was an Associate Attorney for several firms before deciding that her purpose was to advocate from a foundation built on knowing, faith, experience, and determination. With this knowledge, Greene Litigation Group was born. 

GLG is a boutique law firm specializing in Personal Injury, Criminal Law, some Family Law, some Wills and Estates and Construction Compliance. Former Chair of the Women’s and Minority Caucus of the Mississippi Association for Justice and an Adjunct Professor for the University of Memphis, Attorney Purnell is an advocate for all and focused on keeping the Scales of Justice balanced no matter the size of her opponent.

 

Dennis Sweet, IV

Dennis C. Sweet IV continues the legacy of seeking justice for those who need it most. He practices with his father, Dennis C. Sweet III and specializes in the areas of civil litigation, civil rights, personal injury, medical malpractice, premises liability and criminal defense.

Dennis IV earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tougaloo College, a Juris Doctor from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law and a Master of Laws in Litigation and Dispute Resolution from George Washington University Law School.

As a practicing attorney, Dennis IV has a broad range of successful representation on behalf of a variety of clients. In the civil arena, he has worked on and tried several cases including one which resulted in a $23 million dollar verdict against the Marriott Hotel Corporation for the shooting of an unarmed man on their property. Dennis is a seasoned civil rights advocate who has successfully litigated dozens of civil rights cases throughout his career. His legal talents extend past the courtroom, as he is also a skilled writer. Notably, Dennis’ Appellate Brief in Lewis v. City of Jackson, 153 So.3d(Miss.2014) set a precedent in addressing legal standards for inappropriate police pursuits.

Dennis’ criminal practice is equally commendable, having successfully represented hundreds of clients with charges ranging from white collar crimes to capital murder. Notable among these cases is representation of T’Kia Beverly who was found guilty of capital murder in the death of her stepdaughter, but Sweet and his team worked to overturn that verdict, seek a new venue and eventually win acquittal in the second trial. In personal injury litigation, Dennis has litigated cases ranging from automobile accidents to medical malpractice, securing large rewards on behalf of his clients.

Dennis IV is licensed to practice law in Mississippi and Washington D.C. He is a member of the Mississippi Bar, Washington D.C. Bar, Magnolia Bar Association, American Bar Association and the National Bar Association. Dennis received the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Inc, Top 10 under 40 Attorney Award for the State of Mississippi and is a member of the National Black Lawyer’s Top 100. He is also has been acknowledged as a top-ranked attorney by the American Association of Attorney Advocates.

In addition to practicing law, Dennis mentors and advises young lawyers and law students. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at Tougaloo College and a guest lecturer at Brown University.

LaJuanda Williams-Griffin

LaJuanda Williams-Griffin is the Owner of the Williams-Griffin Law Group, PLLC, a divorce, mediation, and family law firm with offices in Jackson, MS and Tupelo, MS. She is also the owner of D’Cracked Egg, LLC, a dine-in breakfast and brunch restaurant in downtown Tupelo, MS. Additionally, she is a real estate investor and landlord. She brings these personal and professional experiences while working with and advocating for her clients and customers.

She was born and raised in a small town in Central Mississippi, called Vicksburg. She grew up the middle child of three girls, raised by their then-single mother. She attended public school in the Vicksburg-Warren School District, graduating from Warren Central High School in 1998 with Honors. At the age of 18, she joined the United States Army Reserves as a Human Resources Specialist and was taught how to persevere and the true meaning of discipline and working toward a specific mission. Particularly, she learned there was humiliation in quitting and pride in enduring and succeeding.

During her military career, she obtained a B.S. in Mass Communications from Jackson State University because she had plans to become the next top ranked news anchor! Dispelling that assumption was her graduate school professor when he encouraged her that she should pursue a career as an attorney. Therefore, after she obtained a Master’s in Public Health and Health Policy (M.P.H.), she attended law school at Mississippi College School of Law.

During law school, she clerked for the Honorable Mississippi Supreme Court Justice, Leslie King and was a fellow with the Office of Capital Defense Counsel. She also participated in Mock Trial, was Vice President of the Black Law Student Association, and was the recipient of a full tuition academic scholarship.

After she graduated law school and passed the bar, she opened her law practice and mainly practiced family law and other civil matters until she received a call in 2014 that resulted in her clerking for two (2) Hinds County Chancellors at the Hinds County Chancery Court. There, she gained invaluable experience in all family and domestic matters as well as other matters of equity, such as wills and estates, land acquisitions, business formation and dissolutions, and administrative appeals.

She is a member of the Mississippi Bar Leadership Class of 2022-2023 and is a nationally published author for the GP Solo publication of the American Bar Association, through which she has written about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and its impact on matrimonial disputes. Additionally, was recognized and awarded by the Mississippi Business Journal as one of Mississippi’s Top Businesswomen for 2022 and awarded the Elite Lawyer for Mississippi in Divorce and Family Law for 2021 and 2022.

Today, her practice includes all domestic and family matters, to include child custody, divorce, and spousal support. She is also outside counsel for a nationally-recognized and awarded Mississippi nonprofit, Higher Learning Co., where she provides legal advice to the organization, to include, but not limited to: drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts; providing daily guidance to HPC involving highly confidential information; and handling complex legal matters for specific legal functions. Additionally, she is a Court-Certified Mediator to provide her clients with a less combative method to resolving disputes.

LaJuanda is a member of the Mississippi Bar Association, American Bar Association, the Academy of Court Appointed Neutrals, the Capital Area Bar Association, and a key investor of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. She is admitted to practice law in all Mississippi state court and the United States District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of Mississippi.

EDUCATION

HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS

Awarded the Magnolia State Elite Lawyer award in Divorce and Family Law, 2021-2022

Named one of Mississippi’s Top 50 Businesswomen of 2022 by Mississippi Business Journal

Inducted into Mississippi Bar Association’s Leadership Class for 2022-2023

Inducted into Clinton, MS Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class for 2022-2023

Published author for national legal publication of the American Bar Association

Lujaclyn Richardson

Attorney LuJaclyn Taylor Richardson (Jackie), wife and mother of two, graduated from Memphis Central High School and received her baccalaureate degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin. As a law student at The University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, she had the opportunity to work as a judicial law clerk for Judge John McCarroll, Jr. in Shelby County Circuit Court, Division One.

Attorney Richardson started her legal career as a staff attorney with Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. where she represented indigent clients primarily in family, consumer, and landlord-tenant law in the rural Tennessee counties of Tipton, Lauderdale, and Fayette.

Prior to opening her own practice, she worked with Nahon, Saharovich, and Trotz, PLC as an associate attorney. While there, she negotiated settlements with insurance companies, advised staff and clients regarding insurance, liens and subrogation, and other legal issues.

Attorney Richardson is the proud owner of The Richardson Law Firm, PLLC- a boutique firm located in the heart of Olive Branch, MS. They serve the North Mississippi area including Desoto, Marshall, Tate, and Panola counties. They also serve West Tennessee including Shelby, Fayette, and Tipton counties. Her primary areas of practice include accident/injury law and family and juvenile law. 

Whitney Jackson

Whitney Jackson’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, employment, intellectual property, and privacy matters.

Whitney is a strategic litigator with a clear understanding of the unique challenges her clients face across various industries. She keeps a keen eye on emerging trends and legal precedents to provide cutting-edge strategies tailored to each client’s specific situation.

She is known for her unwavering dedication to client advocacy and her ability to identify and present key legal arguments persuasively. Whitney believes in providing personalized attention to each client’s legal needs while ensuring they remain well-informed throughout every stage of litigation.

Notably, Whitney has an impressive track record of successfully handling complex legal matters. She consistently secures favorable outcomes for her clients through a strategic, thoughtful, and results-driven approach.

When she is not litigating, Whitney advises clients on best practices to maintain legal compliance within their respective industries.