William C. Murphree
Bill Murphree practices in the litigation section of the firm. His practice includes defending personal injury claims, defending governmental entities, and defending product liability claims. Mr. Murphree also regularly serves as a mediator and arbitrator.
Drennon Scholar (English)
Sigma Tau Delta (Honorary English Fraternity)
University of Mississippi School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1975
Honor Council
Law Journal
Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
Lee County Bar Association
The Mississippi Bar
American Bar Association (General Practice and Litigation Sections)
Mississippi Defense Lawyers
Defense Research Institute
Past President, Lee County Young Lawyers
Mediator & Arbitrator
Admitted to Practice:
All state and federal courts, Mississippi
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
Member Medical Ethics Committee, NMMC, 1986-1989
Past Member, Tupelo Kiwanis Club
District Committee, Yocona Council Boy Scouts of America
Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 12
Community Development Foundation Program Committee
United Way
Insurance defense
Mediation & Arbitration
Defense of governmental entities
Bill Murphree practices in the litigation section of the firm. His practice includes defending personal injury claims, defending governmental entities, and defending product liability claims. Mr. Murphree also regularly serves as a mediator and arbitrator.
Education & Achievements
Mississippi State University, B.A., 1969Drennon Scholar (English)
Sigma Tau Delta (Honorary English Fraternity)
University of Mississippi School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1975
Honor Council
Law Journal
Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
Professional Accomplishments
Member:Lee County Bar Association
The Mississippi Bar
American Bar Association (General Practice and Litigation Sections)
Mississippi Defense Lawyers
Defense Research Institute
Past President, Lee County Young Lawyers
Mediator & Arbitrator
Admitted to Practice:
All state and federal courts, Mississippi
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
Community Activities
First United Methodist Church, Sunday School teacherMember Medical Ethics Committee, NMMC, 1986-1989
Past Member, Tupelo Kiwanis Club
District Committee, Yocona Council Boy Scouts of America
Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 12
Community Development Foundation Program Committee
United Way
Previous Experience
1st Lieutenant, USMC, 1969-1972; Lieutenant Colonel, Mississippi National Guard, 1973-1994.Areas of Practice
Products liabilityInsurance defense
Mediation & Arbitration
Defense of governmental entities
- William G. Armistead
- John D. Brady
- Beverly D. Buskirk
- Michael Chase
- H. Richmond Culp , III
- Albert G. Delgadillo
- L. Bradley Dillard
- Lee A. Durrett
- Michael D. Ferris
- Sarah E. Gardner Johnson
- Alison Ketner Goodman
- Margaret Sams Gratz
- Scott R. Hendrix
- John Samuel Hill
- Berkley N. Huskison
- R. Brannon Kahlstorf
- Christopher J. Latimer
- Robert N. McNutt
- Guy William Mitchell , III
- William C. Murphree
- D. Andrew Phillips
- Rosamond Hawkins Posey
- William D. Prestage
- Ronald L. Roberts
- L. F. (Sandy) Sams , Jr.
- David L. Sanders
- Richard H. Spann
- William C. Spencer
- William C. Spencer , Jr.
- Stephen P. Spencer
- Martha Bost Stegall
- Otis R. Tims
- Wendell H. Trapp , Jr.
- Jeffrey J. Turnage
- Dennis W. Voge
- John G. Wheeler
- James P. Wilson , Jr.