P Sharkey Burke, Jr., Civil Rights Attorney in Ridgeland, Mississippi

P concentrates on civil rights, employment, government, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case P handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Civil Rights

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• Employment

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• Insurance

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• Litigation

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• Workers Comp

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P's primary office is at 216 Draperton Court, Ridgeland, MS, 39157. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with P usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

P discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire P for a civil rights case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. P walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does P offer a free consultation?

  P charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain P's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check P's current terms during booking.

• How long do civil rights cases in Mississippi typically take?

  Simple civil rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. P gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can P take my case if I'm outside Ridgeland?

  P is licensed in Mississippi. Matters governed by Mississippi law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — P will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with P?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. P will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is P accepting new civil rights clients right now?

  P's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.