Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Almost 25 years. We opened our doors on Memorial Day weekend of 1991.
What is your primary product or service?
Personal injury law. We represent people (and sometimes businesses) that have been physically and/or financially injured by the negligence, breach of contract or intentional conduct of another person or company. This includes areas like motor vehicle negligence, workers compensation, bad faith insurance denials, dangerous products or drugs, breach of insurance contracts and fraud, just to name a very few.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Lance Stevens: Clinton High School; University of Alabama ('84); Mississippi College School of Law ('88)
Roderick Ward III: Pascagoula High School; Mississippi State University ('84); University of Mississippi School of Law ('87)
Both Lance and Rod simply chose a field where they could help the people that are most in need.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are a very experienced firm with a special niche. We don't do divorces, or bankruptcies, or estates, or the plethora of other legal areas of practice, so we can stay focused on the changes and application of the field of personal injury law. We are well published, well tried and frequently the movants of cutting edge areas of law at the appellate level. We do so in a painfully honest way. Hence, our slogan, "HONESTY PAYS."
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located at 1855 Lakeland Drive, which is a specialty office complex called "The Quarter." From the northeast, Highway 25 becomes Lakeland Drive, where you pull into our parking lots. From the south, Interstate 55 or Highway 49 (to Interstate 55) will take you to the Lakeland Drive exit, where you head east for just a couple of miles. From east or west, I-20 to I-55 takes you to that same exit.
What type of payments do you accept?
We work on a contingency fee basis in all but a very few cases. We do not collect anything unless we successfully make a financial recovery for you.
Which areas do you service?
We are licensed in the State of Mississippi and help clients across the state, from the Gulf to the Tennessee border, from the edge of Louisiana and Arkansas to the edge of Alabama. We have likely represented people from each of the 82 counties in Mississippi. If your claim arose out of the state, our national reputation allows us to find you quality counsel in other states where needed.
What are your hours of operation?
8:30 am to 5:30 pm. But, candidly, we can be reached by e-mail at virtually any hour and our voicemail phone system sends us an e-mail whenever to leave a message.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
They told me the truth and did what was right.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Honesty Pays.