G. Dewey Hembree III

G. Dewey Hembree III, managing member of the firm's Jackson, Mississippi office, practices in the commercial litigation section of the firm with a concentration on business litigation and consumer finance. Dewey has more than 20 years of litigation experience in all state and federal courts within Mississippi.

Litigation

Dewey's practice consists primarily of defense of nationwide financial and other lending institutions from actions regarding various issues throughout Mississippi. He also represents clients in general litigation matters, including matters involving real estate, products liability and municipal actions. He has participated in many complex federal and state court cases and he has extensive trial experience in both jury and non-jury matters.

Business

Dewey has additional experience in dealing with complex real estate and other business transactions. He represents clients in both commercial and residential real estate ventures. He assists clients with the formation of corporations and other business entities. He also aids clients in obtaining appropriate licenses, permits and other zoning approval, when necessary.

Government

Previously, Dewey served as the attorney for a local county governing body for one of the fastest growing areas of the state. During his tenure, he participated in negotiations of various contracts and financial transactions associated with development of the area's infrastructure and economy. He has been involved in all areas of local government services, including but not limited to planning and zoning, annexation, eminent domain, solid waste and wastewater disposal, right-of-way acquisitions and construction law. He has extensive experience in dealing with various local "bid laws" in Mississippi. He also has substantial experience in dealing with local elections, having previously represented a local election commission.

Published Opinions

• Richardson v. New Century Mortgage Corp., 2005 WL 1554026 (N.D. Miss. July 1, 2005), affirmed without opinion, 2006 WL 2990260 (5th Cir. October 19, 2006).
• Toler v. Litton Loan Servicing, LP, 2006 WL 1303129 (N.D. Miss. May 9, 2006).
• Madison County v. Lenoir, 695 So.2d 596 (Miss. 1997).
• Dear v. Madison County By and Through Madison County Board of Supervisors, 649 So.2d 1260, 63 USLW 2496 (Miss. 1995).