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Announcements

Sara Elizabeth Lee is going to be speaking at a CLE scheduled for May 20, 2008 in Mobile at the Radisson Admiral Semmes Hotel. The CLE, entitled "The Art of the Settlement," is sponsored by National Business Institute. The topics she will be presenting include: "How to Succeed at Settlement Conferences," "Using Mediation When Settlements Don't Work," and participation in a mock settlement negotiation.

Lyons, Pipes & Cook invests in downtown Mobile.

Lyons, Pipes & Cook is pleased to announce that A. Kelly Sessoms, III and Barry W. Andrews have joined the firm as partners. Mr. Sessoms will practice in the firm's Mississippi office and Mr. Andrews will practice in the firm's Mobile office.

Robert C. Matthews and A. Grady "Bo" Williams, IV have joined the firm as associates. Mr. Matthews and Mr. Williams will practice in the firm's Mobile office.

Lyons, Pipes & Cook featured in Forbes magazine, September 3, 2007

The attorneys at Lyons, Pipes & Cook and the attorneys at Lehr Middlebrooks & Vreeland proudly announce their decision to form a strategic alliance to provide labor and employment representation to businesses along the Gulf Coast. Both firms are excited about what we can do for our clients in Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. Lyons, Pipes & Cook has continuously provided legal representation to clients along the Gulf Coast in virtually every area of law since the firm was founded in 1899. Lehr Middlebrooks & Vreeland focuses in the area of labor and employment law on behalf of management, with an emphasis on management rights and the actions that management can take, rather than those it can't.

Mandy Herndon has been elected as one of two co-chairs of the Service Learning Committee for the Coast Young Professionals.

Lyons Pipes & Cook is pleased to announce that Birmingham Magazine has named the following attorneys as among The Best Lawyers® in Alabama: Cooper C. Thurber Commercial Litigation,
Insurance Law, Product Liability, Litigation
Thomas F. Garth
Tax Law, Employee Benefits Law, Non-Profit Charities
Marion A. Quina, Jr.
Maritime Law
William E. Shreve, Jr.
Appellate Law
Kenneth A. Nixon
Non-White-Collar Criminal Defense

Mandy Herndon was recently elected secretary of the Young Lawyers Section of the Jackson County, Mississippi Bar.

Cooper Thurber, Marion Quina, Tom Garth, William Shreve, Jr. and Ken Nixon were recently selected as Best Lawyers in America.
Legal Careers

Lyons, Pipes & Cook, P.C. is a dynamic firm that offers the perfect blend of established tradition and progressive thinking, as well as small-firm atmosphere and big-name clients. We hire highly motivated law students with outstanding academic records and diverse backgrounds and interests. In addition, we hire lateral attorneys who have relevant experience in one or more of our practice areas, as needed. In recruiting both law students and experienced attorneys, we are interested in individuals who are bright, motivated, committed to developing their legal skills and growing as professionals. In return, we offer those individuals the training, support, and mentoring necessary for a satisfying professional career in one of the South’s most thriving communities.

The backbone of our recruiting begins with law school interviews and our summer associate program. We interview at a number of law school campuses in many parts of the country, and we devote a great deal of attention to a unique summer program that includes hands-on practical legal experience with direct client contact, as well as opportunity to experience the unique coastal environment and historical charm for which Mobile is known.

Those interested in a legal career with Lyons, Pipes & Cook should contact:

Caroline McCarthy
P.O. Box 2727
Mobile, Alabama 36652
ccm@lpclaw.com
 
Other Careers

Lyons, Pipes & Cook also understands that its support staff is an integral part of its continued success. We value our paralegals, assistants, receptionists, clerks, and runners as vital to the service we provide our clients, and in return, we have traditionally enjoyed loyal staff who remain with our firm for the duration of their careers.

Those interested in a support staff position with the firm should contact:

Brenda P. McClure
Human Resources
P.O. Box 2727
Mobile, Alabama 36652
 
Current Openings

Lyons, Pipes & Cook is currently seeking an associate to work for the Senior Partner of the Pascagoula office. 3 to 6 years of litigation experience is key to assuming the level of responsibility this position will require. Business origination skills are required and the candidate would be expected to bring some clients. The Southern Mississippi market is growing rapidly and opportunities for client development abound.

Please send resume to ccm@lpclaw.com.