Michael E. Whitehead

Michael Whitehead is a member of the firm. He is a native Mississippian, born January 20, 1965 in Jackson County. Michael has been involved in complex cases ranging from chemical exposure and environmental litigation (groundwater pollution) to defense of flood claims following Hurricane Katrina. He takes a practical approach to solving clients' problems. For example, when a client was facing a large number of lawsuits as a result of allegedly polluting a municipal water system, Michael convinced the court that each plaintiff should reveal if his or her property had been tested for the presence of chemicals before moving forward. When it was revealed that they had not, the court dismissed the cases. It was a simple solution for what appeared to be a complex, long-term issue for the client. Michael is married to Cheryl Waltman. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Michael E. Whitehead included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Michael E. Whitehead Included on the 2020Mid-South Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2017 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2015 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2014 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2013 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2012 Mid-South Super Lawyers list

• Member

• Bank of Walnut, MS (now known as Walnut Acquisition Corp.)
• Board of Directors, Solicitors Office
• Kings Inn Motel, President

• Mississippi, 1991
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Mississippi, 1990
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Mississippi, 1990
• U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1990

• Mississippi State Bar (Member)
• Defense Research Institute
• Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association