Tameko Greene-Purnell
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Southaven, Mississippi
Greene Litigation Group, PLLC
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Mississippi since: 2019
Education: Mississippi College School of Law
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901-303-0509
Greene Litigation Group, PLLC
720 Goodman Rd ESuite 728
Southaven, MS 38671 Visit website
The founder of Greene Litigation Group, PLLC, in Southaven, Mississippi, Tameko Greene-Purnell is a dedicated attorney providing formidable advocacy for clients in matters of criminal defense, family law and personal injury. With nearly a decade of experience as an attorney and over 15 years as a paralegal, she brings extensive legal knowledge and understanding to her practice. As a dedicated attorney, she ensures that her clients feel heard and supported throughout the process.
Ms. Greene-Purnell is a versatile attorney who provides strategic, client-centered representation in various sensitive and emotionally charged legal fields. She aggressively defends individuals facing misdemeanor, felony, domestic violence and traffic charges while guiding families through sensitive transitions. In personal injury and construction defect cases, she fights relentlessly for plaintiffs injured in motor vehicle collisions, premises liability and animal bites. Her practice combines aggressive courtroom advocacy with compassionate guidance to achieve the results her clients aim for.
Upon graduating from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in psychology, Ms. Greene-Purnell went on to serve as a paralegal for several prominent law firms. In her paralegal role, she prepared litigation documents and managed records and communications for personal injury and compensation cases. Her experience provided her with essential procedural knowledge and attention to detail, enhancing her case management and courtroom advocacy.
Receiving her Juris Doctor from the Mississippi Christian University School of Law in 2018, Ms. Greene-Purnell obtained admission to The Mississippi Bar in the following year. She worked as an associate attorney for several firms before deciding that her true calling was to advocate from a foundation of knowledge, faith, experience and determination. With this knowledge, the Greene Litigation Group, PLLC, was founded. Today, she assists numerous clients in obtaining justice through her ethical and accessible practice.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Construction Litigation: Consumer, General LitigationFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault & Battery, Construction Accident, Construction Defects, Criminal Domestic Violence, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Small Claims, Theft, Traffic Violations, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 40% Criminal Defense
- 20% Family Law
- 20% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Construction Litigation: Consumer
- 10% General Litigation
First Admitted: 2019, Tennessee
Bar / Professional Activity
- Former Chair of the Women’s and Minority Caucus of the Mississippi Association for Justice
- Mississippi Bar
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Criminal Trial - Burglary of Dwelling - NOT GUILTY Criminal Trial - Child Exploitation x8 - NOT GUILTY, 2025
Special Licenses / Certifications
- MS Public Defender, 2023
Pro bono / Community Service
- Pro Bono criminal work for mental disabled African American man who was consistently getting arrested but surrounding his mental instability. Handled over 7 cases throughout different jurisdictions, 2023
Educational Background
- University of Mississippi, Major: Political Science, Minor: Psychology, 2015-2017
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Adjunct Professor for the University of Memphis
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Recognized by the Memphis Voyager as a Community Highlight for my work in the community and the service to my clients, 2025
Honors
- Recognized for leadership role in the organization amongst the Women's Caucus, Women's Caucus Chair, MS Association for Justice, 2024
Office location for Tameko Greene-Purnell
720 Goodman Rd E
Suite 728
Southaven, MS 38671
Phone: 901-303-0509
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2026