Thomas P. Setser

Prior to joining Tully Rinckey, Thomas began his legal career as U. S. Navy Judge Advocate, where he served on active duty as a military defense counsel, legal assistance attorney, discipline officer and brig officer. Upon leaving active duty, he opened his own legal practice as a solo practitioner and continued his military service as a Navy Reservist. After a one-year mobilization with the U. S. Navy to the middle East, Thomas served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Mississippi until he was recalled to active duty where he served as the legal advisor to a two-star command. Upon completion of his orders, Thomas served as the deputy Staff Judge Advocate and then selected to serve as the Staff Judge Advocate to a Joint Command tasked with managing the process for reviewing the status of the detainees held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Awards and Honors Honors Security Clearance Commendation Medal Achievement Medal

• Senior Associate

• U.S. Navy, Staff Judge Advocate, 2016 - 2018
• U.S. Navy, Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, 2015 - 2016
• U.S. Navy, Attorney, 2012 - 2015
• Ninth Judicial District of Mississippi, Assistant District Attorney, 2011 - 2012
• Self Employed, Attorney, 2004 - 2010
• U.S. Navy, Judge Advocate, 1999 - 2003
• Languages
• English (Primary)

• Mississippi State Bar (Member)
• New York State Bar (Member)