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Pictured (Seated): Je’Nell B. Blum, Trace McRaney, Walter W. Dukes and W. Edward Hatten, Jr.
Standing: Bobby R. Long,
Haley E. Schultz, Lauren V. Draughn and G. Martin Warren, Jr.
COURTROOM
Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney, Blum, P.A.
For over 40 years, Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney, Blum (DKHMB) and its predecessors have built a reputation for being one of the most respected and professional law firms in Mississippi. We are proud to provide effective and cost-efficient legal services
to businesses, corporations, insurance companies, public agencies, non-profits and individuals. Clients have come to trust DKHMB attorneys to provide quality representation.
The law firm has earned an AV-Rating as well as an entry listing in the Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, among other honors. DKHMB handles a wide variety of legal services, including but
not limited to the following: litigation advocacy, administrative law, alternative dispute resolution, airport law, business law, contract law, corporate law, commercial transactions, debtor-creditor law, construction law, employment law, gaming law,
insurance defense, real estate, wills and estates, zon- ing and planning, and personal representation. The law office’s many areas of practice have developed over four decades and continue to expand.
The firm represents many clients that have an enormous impact on the community such as the Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Authority, Harrison County Emergency Communication Commis- sion (E-911), the Long Beach Water Management District, Coastal Mississippi (CVB) and many more local governmental entities that impact the community.
The DKHMB attorneys and staff love working in South Missis- sippi because “there’s no place like home!” The Mississippi Gulf Coast a/k/a Coastal Mississippi, is certainly one of the best kept secrets as a wonderful place to live, work, raise a family, and for visitors to enjoy.
DKHMB has a great work family. Many of its employees have worked at the firm for over 20 years, and some even longer.
Our attorneys and staff are proud to serve the South Mississippi community in offering the most dedicated and committed legal advocacy. We look forward to serving you as well.
13334 Seaway Rd., Ste. 203, Gulfport • 228.868.1111 • www.dkhmb.com
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