General Litigation & Insurance Defense

Overview

75+ Years of Experience Representing Insurance Companies and Other Businesses in Complex Litigation

Civil litigation has been the core focus of our firm’s practice since its inception in 1946. Our litigators are skilled in the art of preparation and presentation, which we believe are the fundamental principles of success in the courtroom. From strategy and evidence to negotiation and expert engagement, every Daniel Coker trial attorney shares an equal commitment to managing the quality and cost of our legal representation. 

We understand that our clients need more than advocates – they need practical and strategic advice when charting a course for resolving complex and high-stakes matters. We work closely with our clients throughout the litigation process, utilizing the insights gained from our collective experience to offer guidance that makes business sense in the real world.

Daniel Coker attorneys handle a broad spectrum of civil claims in state and federal courts. In addition to experience representing clients in all 82 of Mississippi’s counties and the state’s seven federal divisions, our lawyers defend companies against plaintiffs’ claims in courts across Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee. Daniel Coker trial attorneys handle litigation involving all types of claims for civil liability. For example, we routinely serve as defense counsel for individuals and businesses in matters including:

• Automobile accidents
• Commercial transportation accidents
• Fires and explosions
• Medical malpractice
• Premises liability
• Products liability
• Professional liability
• Toxic torts and environmental torts
• Structural failures and other construction defects
• Workers’ compensation and other work injury claims

Our experience includes successfully defending against claims made by individual plaintiffs as well as cases involving complex multi-party litigation,  insurance coverage disputes, and bad faith insurance claims. Regardless of our clients’ needs, Daniel Coker attorneys have the skills necessary to assist in resolving legal disputes.