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Our attorneys are regularly sought out for their experience handling complex, high-stakes criminal defense and appellate matters across Mississippi.

Featured Media Coverage

Our firm is regularly called upon to handle significant and complex matters that attract attention across Mississippi and beyond. Below is a selection of notable media coverage.

2026
Biloxi advocate arrested after public criticism, file sealed
Sun Herald
Arman Miri represented a Biloxi community advocate charged after publicly criticizing city government; the court file was sealed.
2025
Church, shooter sued for Donald's death
Leader-Call
Arman Miri filed a civil lawsuit on behalf of the family of a man fatally shot outside a church on Easter.
2024
Jerrell Powe kidnapping charge: No indictment
Associated Press
Tom Fortner and Arman Miri represented former NFL player Jerrell Powe; a grand jury declined to indict him on kidnapping charges.
2023
Jerrell Powe arrested for kidnapping Mathis
Mississippi Today
Tom Fortner and Arman Miri represented former NFL player Jerrell Powe following his arrest on kidnapping charges in Ridgeland.
2023
William 'Polo' Edwards denied bond in Clinton murder case
WAPT
Tom Fortner and Arman Miri represented William “Polo” Edwards, who was denied bond in a high-profile Clinton murder case.
2022
Contractor pleads guilty to conspiracy in Beat 5 case
Leader-Call
Tom Fortner represented a contractor who pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges arising from the Beat 5 investigation.
2019
Prosecutor could decide on seventh trial in Mississippi case
PBS NewsHour
Tom Fortner was quoted on whether a seventh trial would proceed in the high-profile Curtis Flowers capital murder case.
2014
At least 1 accused in Miss. racial beating explores plea
Clarion Ledger
Tom Fortner represented one of the individuals charged in a widely reported racial assault case in Mississippi.
2012
Mississippi Supreme Court urged to void Barbour pardons
Reuters
Tom Fortner represented individuals challenging controversial pardons issued by former Governor Haley Barbour.

These matters reflect the depth of experience our firm brings to complex criminal defense and appellate work across Mississippi. Every case is unique, and results depend on the specific facts and circumstances involved.