Robert H. Compton
Top rated General Litigation attorney in Meridian, Mississippi
Witherspoon & Compton, LLC
Practice areas: General Litigation, Business Litigation, Schools & Education; view more
Licensed in Mississippi since: 1978
Education: Mississippi College School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2025 Witherspoon & Compton, LLC
1100 23rd AvenuePO Box 845
Meridian, MS 39301 Phone: 601-693-6466 Email: Robert H. Compton Visit website
Robert Compton attended law school and graduated from Mississippi College School of Law in 1978. He soon began practicing law in the same year with the law firm of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC. The oldest law firm in the City of Meridian and East Central Mississippi, Witherspoon & Compton, LLC has built its reputation on providing quality legal services to its clients since 1956.
Robert Compton is a member attorney with Witherspoon & Compton, LLC, helping people with General Litigation issues. Witherspoon & Compton, LLC’s office is located in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, serving primarily the East Central Mississippi area.
Robert Compton was selected to Super Lawyers for 2021. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas who were chosen after thorough evaluation of numerous criteria, including peer review.
In addition to addressing General Litigation legal needs, he also assists clients with: Business Litigation, Schools & Education, Civil Litigation: Defense, Civil Litigation: Personal Injury and wrongful death claims, Estate Planning & Probate, Real Estate, and Criminal Defense.
“I understand how difficult it can be to find a lawyer you feel comfortable working with on your legal matters. That is why I’m proud to say that many of my clients include some of this area’s attorneys, their family members, as well as other clients these lawyers have referred to my attention. You can trust a “lawyer’s lawyer.” Robert H. Compton
Practice areas
General Litigation, Business Litigation, Schools & Education, Civil Litigation: Defense, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Estate Planning & Probate, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFirst Admitted: 1978, Mississippi
Professional Webpage: https://www.witherspooncompton.com/Attorneys/Robert-H-Compto...
Bar / Professional Activity
- Lauderdale County Bar Association (President 2006 and 1988); Federal and American Bar Associations; The Mississippi Bar (Member, Board of Bar Commissioners, 10th Circuit Court District, 1997-1998); Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference; Mississippi School Board Attorneys Association; Member of the Character and Fitness Committee of the Mississippi Board of Bar Admissions (1991 through 2012); admitted to United States Supreme Court 1997.
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- 2020 Judgment of $1,800,000 awarded in Chancery Court against a local school district for improperly withheld 16th section trust funds. 2016 Chancery Court Jury Verdict upholding the validity of a WILL for an estate valued at more than $2,000,000. Confidential settlements valued at 1 million dollars or more in multiple cases involving wrongful death claims. These results are not guarantees of future success in any given matter.
Videos
- To view Mr. Compton's oral argument in "State v. Delker," argued March 12, 2009 before the Mississippi Court of Appeals (a case involving a conviction for felony DUI) see: http://lawwin2k3.mc.edu/videoarchive/video.asp?dn=2008-KA-00114-COA, Oral argument March 12, 2009, 2009
Pro bono / Community Service
- One of the original incorporators of Lauderdale County Habitat for Humanity, Inc., and attorney for the Board of Directors since 1989.
Educational Background
- Mississippi College (J.D., 1978); Mississippi State University (B.S., 1975); Meridian Community College (A.A., 1973).
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Elected Lauderdale County Prosecuting Attorney for six separate four year terms, serving from January, 1980 through December, 2003.
Office location for Robert H. Compton
1100 23rd Avenue
PO Box 845
Meridian, MS 39301
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2025