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Michael J. Bentley

Jackson, MS

Trusted appellate attorney serving Jackson.

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Michael J. Bentley is an attorney based in Jackson, MISSISSIPPI. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Construction.

Based in
Jackson, MISSISSIPPI
Experience
attorney
Known for
Appellate · Business · Construction
  • Handles Appellate, Business, and Construction matters from Jackson, MISSISSIPPI.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice, Jackson (MS) (2023).

About Michael J. Bentley: Michael J. Bentley is an attorney based in Jackson, MISSISSIPPI. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Construction.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Michael J. Bentley represents clients in Jackson, Mississippi across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Michael J. Bentley

Michael Bentley is a partner in the Jackson, Mississippi office, where he concentrates his practice on appellate and commercial litigation. In addition to his responsibilities at the firm, Michael was elected Chair of the Mississippi Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Section (2013-2014) and currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Bar Association of the Federal Fifth Circuit. Prior to joining the firm, Michael clerked for Judge Leslie H. Southwick at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Credentials

Education

  • Mississippi College

    J.D. · 2007

  • Millsaps College

    B.A. · 2000

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice, Jackson (MS)

    2023

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction, Jackson (MS)

    2023

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning

    2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

188 East Capitol Street

Jackson, Mississippi 39201

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  • What areas of law does Michael J. Bentley practice?

    Michael J. Bentley focuses on Appellate, Business, Construction, Litigation, and Zoning.

  • Where is Michael J. Bentley located?

    Michael J. Bentley primarily serves clients in Jackson, Mississippi, with an office at 188 East Capitol Street.

  • Is Michael J. Bentley a verified attorney?

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