×
Go back to Martindale-Avvo ➔
Office | Gulfport, MS

Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney and Blum Pro

4.8
85 reviews

13334 Seaway Road, Suite 203, Gulfport, MS 39503, U.S.A.

Labor and Employment, Insurance Defense, Construction Law and 28 more

MEET OUR TEAM

Walter W. Dukes - Lawyer in Gulfport, MS
Pro
Pro
President/Director Walter W.
Dukes
Meet all 7 Lawyers

About Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney and Blum

Personalized, Cost-Effective Representation | Skilled Mississippi Lawyers Serving Our Communities Since 1983.

Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney and Blum provides a full range of legal services to businesses, corporations, insurance companies, governmental entities and individuals throughout Mississippi. We are listed in the Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, an exclusive listing for which only AV-Rated law firms and attorneys are eligible. Our attorneys work with clients on a one-to-one basis, so you will always be personally familiar with the attorney handling your case. Our rates compare very favorably against larger regional firms serving South Mississippi. We strive to remain cost-conscious in performing all of our services.

 

Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney and Blum (Gulfport, Mississippi)
View website

Awards

Silver Client Champion
This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.
Champion Badge Silver
AV Preeminent Peer Rated
This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney and Blum got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney and Blum got this award in 2021

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Notable Rating

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Top Contributor

Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.

Avvo Client Choice

Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Meet Our Team 7

Reviews for Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney and Blum

Have you consulted or hired this firm?

Leave a review about your experience with this firm.

Write a Review

Overall Rating
4.8
See All Reviews
85
5.0
Lawyers.com
4
4.6
Martindale
81
Avvo
Not yet reviewed
Showing 1-4 of 4 client reviews from Lawyers.com
Lawyers.com Rating Snapshot
5 stars
100%
4 stars
0%
3 stars
0%
2 stars
0%
1 star
0%
What do people say on Lawyers.com?
Communication
5.0
Quality of Service
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Complex Litigation
Posted by Thomas
April 22, 2024
Hired Law Firm

This firm represented my case thoroughly and communication was excellent. other side was difficult and would attempt to stall. the firm had a strong hand with respectful manner. staff was always available with questions or concerns. top guys and gals on the Coast.

Insurance
Posted by anonymous
October 29, 2010
Hired Attorney W. Edward Hatten Jr.

I can highly recommend Ed Hatten. Ed was successful in having our insured dismissed from a case quite early in the litigation, achieving a prompt and economical result.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
October 29, 2010
Hired Attorney W. Edward Hatten Jr.

Mr. Hatten had an immediate grasp of this Defendant's business as well as an awareness of the Plaintiff's allegations. Mr. Hatten provided periodic progress reports giving this client the highest level of confidence that this case was being handled with all the expertise expected. On a scale of 1 to 10, and ten being the best rating, Mr. Hatten ranks 10+.

 
Professional Liability
Posted by anonymous
October 29, 2010
Hired Attorney W. Edward Hatten Jr.

Ed and his firm do a fine job representing our insureds.

From the Martindale-Avvo Legal Network

Services

Areas of Law

  • Labor and Employment
  • Insurance 1
    • Insurance Defense
  • Construction Law
  • Government 2
    • Governmental, Regulatory and Compliance
    • 1983 Governmental Liability
  • Transportation 1
    • Transportation Law
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Creditor Rights
  • Products Liability 2
    • Product Liability Defense
    • Automotive Products Liability
  • Professional Liability 1
    • Professional Liability Defense
  • Premises Liability 1
    • Premises Liability Defense
  • Business Law 1
    • Small Business Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Workers Compensation 1
    • Workers Compensation Defense
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law 1
    • Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act Defense
  • Real Estate
  • Litigation 1
    • Real Estate Litigation
  • Health Care
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Aviation Law
  • Family Law 6
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Spousal Support
    • Visitation Rights
    • Premarital Agreements

Office Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features

    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available

    Accepted Credit Cards

    Discover
    MasterCard
    Visa
    American Express

  • Video Calls

    Offers Video Calls

    Video Call Options

    Zoom
    Google Hangouts

  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1980

  • Representative Clients

    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Zurich-NA; American Interstate Insurance Co.; National Trust Insurance Co.; The Mississippi Public Entity Workers Compensation Trust; Aaron Dupuy and Sons Inc.; FCCI Mutual Insurance Co.; CNA Insurance Companies; Commercial Union Insurance Co.; Continental Casualty Co.; Adesco, Inc.; Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT); Mississippi Tort Claims Board (MTCB); Cravens, Dargan and Co.; Trans-America Commercial Finance Corp.; Empire Fire and Marine Insurance Co.; Alliance General Agency; Gulfside Casino Partnership d/b/a Island View Casino; ECO Resources, Inc.; Western World Insurance Co., Inc.; Prime Retail, LLP; Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.; Aristocrat Leisure Limited; BancorpSouth Bank; Universal Field Services, Inc.; Gulf Coast Property Acquisitions, Inc.; Morris Johnson Construction Company, Inc.; Warren Paving, Inc.; Beau Rivage Resorts, Inc.; Whitney National Bank; Trustmark National Bank; Hancock Bank; GeoPave, LLC; Allen Beverages, Inc.; Frontier Insurance Company; Rice Insurance Services Company; Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.; Professional Warranty Service Corporation; GBS Properties, LLC d/b/a Prudential Gardner Realtors; ACE-INA; ACE Westchester Specialty Claims; EMC Insurance Company; GEICO; Safeway Insurance Company; United Automobile Insurance Company; Vela Insurance Services; Summit Risk Services; Progressive Insurance Company; Biloxi Freezing and Processing Co.; Gulf Coast Laundry, LLC; Premier Equipment Sales and Rental, LLC; M & M Processing, LLC; Bella Marie, LLC; Stencil Corporation; W.C. Fore Trucking; High Cotton Grill, Inc.; Mallette Brothers Construction Company, Inc.; Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning Workers' Compensation Program; FARA; Mississippi State Agencies WC Trust; FFVA Mutual Insurance; Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association; The Hartford; Employers; American Mining/CGH Insurance; Cambridge Integrated Services Company; AmComp; Summit Holdings; Bridgefield Casualty; Safety Risk Services; State Auto Insurance; Auto Owners Insurance Company; Simple HR; Oasis Outsourcing; Grand Bank FSB; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; U.S. Small Business Administration; Global Financial Aid Services, Inc.; Gulfport OB/GYN Clinic, Inc.; Swan Lake Homeowners Association, Inc.; Aspen Insurance UK Limited; Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association; Molokai Condominiums Diamondhead, MS; and AIG Aviation.
    COUNSEL FOR: Harrison County, Mississippi Sheriff; City of Gulfport Planning Commission; Harrison County Tourism Commission; Gulfport/Biloxi Regional Airport Authority; Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District; Jackson County Airport Authority; Long Beach Water Management District; Harrison County Emergency Communications Commission; Gulfport Stevedoring Association.
    APPROVED ATTORNEYS FOR: First American Title Insurance Co.

  • Additional Links

    http://www.ddkf.com/attorneys/bobby-ray-long/
    http://www.ddkf.com/attorneys/hugh-d-keating/
    https://www.ddkf.com/
    https://www.dkhmb.com/

Contact Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney and Blum

4.8
85 reviews

13334 Seaway Road, Suite 203Gulfport, MS 39503U.S.A.

Show on map
Mailing Address: Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney and Blum, P.O. Drawer WGulfport, Mississippi 39501-1925U.S.A.
Fax: 228-863-2886
Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday By appointment
  • Sunday By appointment

Email Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney and Blum

Case type is required.
I am is required.
First name is required.
Last name is required.
A valid zip code is required.
Country is required.
State is required.
A valid city is required.
A valid email address is required.
A valid phone number is required.
Message is required.
0/1000 characters

By clicking the Submit button, you agree to the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms and Privacy Policy. You also consent to be contacted at the phone number you provided, including by autodials, text messages and/or pre-recorded calls, from Lawyers.com and its affiliates and from or on behalf of attorneys you request or contact through this site. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

You should not send any sensitive or confidential information through this site. Emails sent through this site do not create an attorney-client relationship and may not be treated as privileged or confidential. The lawyer or law firm you are contacting is not required to, and may choose not to, accept you as a client. The internet is not necessarily secure and emails sent though this site could be intercepted or read by third parties.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. See Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Thank you! Your message has been successfully sent.

For your records, a copy of this email has been sent to test@test.com.

Summary of Your Message
Case Type:
I am a/an:
First Name:
Last Name:
City:
Zip Code or Postal Code:
State:
Country:
Phone Number:
Message:
Return to Profile Reset Form
Lawyers.com Client Reviews

Martindale-Hubbell® Client Review Ratings™ display reviews submitted by individuals who have either hired or consulted the lawyers or law firms.

The Client Review Rating score is determined through the aggregation of validated responses. People who submit reviews are either individuals who consulted with the lawyer/law firm or who hired the lawyer/law firm and want to share their experience of that lawyer or law firm with other potential clients. Reviewers can be anyone who consults or hires a lawyer including in-house counsel, corporate executives, small business owners, and private individuals.

Martindale-Hubbell validates that a reviewer is a person with a valid email address. As part of the review process, respondents must affirm that they have had an initial consultation, are currently a client or have been a client of the lawyer or law firm identified, although Martindale-Hubbell cannot confirm the lawyer/client relationship as it is often confidential. The content of the responses is entirely from reviewers.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome and Martindale-Hubbell accepts no responsibility for the content or accuracy of any review. For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Client Review Ratings, please visit our Client Review Page

Martindale Peer Reviews

Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ are the gold standard in attorney ratings, and have been for more than a century. These ratings indicate attorneys who are widely respected by their peers for their ethical standards and legal expertise in a specific area of practice.

The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings process is the gold standard due to its objectivity and comprehensiveness. Lawyers solicited for peer reviews include both those selected by the attorney being reviewed and lawyers independently selected by Martindale-Hubbell. All reviewers are verified as attorneys through Martindale-Hubbell’s extensive attorney database. Only attorneys practicing at least three years and receiving a sufficient number of reviews from non-affiliated attorneys are eligible to receive a Rating.

What are the different Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings?*

• AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

• Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

• Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Lawyers who have received peer reviews after 2009 will display more detailed information, including practice areas, summary ratings, detailed numeric ratings and written feedback (if available). Details for individual reviews received before 2009 are not displayed.

Attorneys that receive reviews from their peers, but not a sufficient number to establish a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, will have those reviews display on our websites.

For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings™, please visit our Ratings Page on Martindale.com and our Frequently Asked Questions