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LOCATION:
Centennial Plaza
200 East Beach Blvd. Bldg. #5, Gulfport
228.863.6101 www.copelandcook.com
COURTROOM
Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush
Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush was founded in 1985, celebrating 40 years of service this year. They are a progressive law firm, with three offices across the state in Ridgeland, Gulfport and Hattiesburg.
Copeland, Cook, Taylor and Bush attorneys provide exceptional legal counsel across various issues, thanks to their extensive knowledge, experience, and resources. Since most of their attorneys have grown up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, they have a deep understanding of the local residents, businesses, and government entities, which significantly enhances their client service.
William L. “Bill” McDonough, Jr. – Transportation Law, Aviation, Trucking & Automobile and General Litigation
David W. Stewart – Commercial General Liability, Insurance & Risk Management Litigation, Restaurant, Hospitality and Casino, Construction Law, Transportation Law, and Civil Rights Litigation
M. Jason Sumrall – Transportation Law, Workers’ Compensation, and Liability Defense.
Taylor S. Hardenstein – Commercial General Liability, Insurance & Risk Management, Restaurant, Hospitality and Casino, Litigation, Construction Law, Transportation Law, and Workers’ Compensation Defense.
Micah S. McGaha – Transportation Law, Construction Law, Professional Liability Defense, Civil Rights Litigation, and General Litigation
Karen S. Sawyer (Currently of Counsel) – Medical Malpractice, Insurance Coverage, and General Liability
Kaara L. Lind – Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability, Healthcare, Insurance & Risk Management Litigation, and General Litigation
William E. “Bill” Whitfield, III – Medical Malpractice, Healthcare, Insurance & Risk Management Litigation, Construction Law, Civil Rights Litigation, and General Litigation
Corbin N. Fox – Transportation Law, Workers’ Compensation, and Liability Defense
Pictured Above, Standing: William L. “Bill” McDonough, Jr., David W. Stewart, M. Jason Sumrall and Taylor S. Hardenstein. Seated: Micah S. McGaha, Karen S. Sawyer, Kaara L. Lind and William E. “Bill” Whitfield. Not Pictured: Corbin N. Fox
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