About Robert H. Compton

Mr. Robert Compton was Born in Meridian, Mississippi, April 8, 1953. He was Admitted to the bar, 1978, Mississippi, and elected Lauderdale County Prosecuting Attorney, serving from January, 1980 through December, 2003. Mr. Compton was also one of the original incorporators of Lauderdale County Habitat for Humanity, Inc., and attorney for the Board of Directors since 1989.

Reported Cases: Board of Educ. of Calhoun County v. Warner, 853 So.2d 1159 (Miss. 2003); Quitman Consolidated School District v. Enterprise School District, et al., 105 F.Supp.2d 545 (S.D Miss. 1999), Affirmed 226 F.3d 642, 148 Ed. Law Rep. 602 (5th Cir. July 11, 2000); Hall v. Dillard, 739 So.2d 383 (Ct. App. Miss. 1999); Broadhead v. Bonita Lakes Mall, Limited Partnership, 702 So.2d 92 (Miss. 1997); Brown v. Winn-Dixie Montgomery, Inc., 669 So.2d 92 (Miss. 1996); Lauderdale County School District v. Enterprise School District, et al., 24 F.3d 671 (5th Cir. 1994);; Austin Development Co. & Eastover Bank for Savings v. Sowashee Venture v. Austin Development, 19 F.3d 1077 (5th Cir. 1994); Estate of Otho Brown v. Lauderdale County School District, 624 So.2d 77 (Miss. 1993); Null v. Buntyn, 553 So.2d 29 (Miss. 1989).;

 

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Areas of Law

  • Commercial Law
  • Insurance Defense
  • Education Law 1
    • School Law
  • Litigation
  • Other 3
    • Criminal Defense
    • Employment Law
    • General Personal Injury

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Witherspoon & Compton
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Board of Educ. of Calhoun County v. Warner, 853 So.2d 1159 (Miss. 2003)
    Hall v. Dillard, 739 So.2d 383 (Ct. App. Miss.1999)
    Broadhead v. Bonita Lakes Mall, Limited Partnership, 702 So.2d 92 (Miss.1997)
    Brown v. Winn-Dixie Montgomery, Inc., 669 So.2d 92 (Miss. 1996)
    Lauderdale County School District v. Enterprise School District, et al., 24 F.3d 671 (5th Cir. 1994)
    Austin Development Co. & Eastover Bank for Savings v. Sowashee Venture v. Austin Development, 19 F.3d 1077 (5th Cir. 1994)
    Estate of Otho Brown v. Lauderdale County School District, 624 So.2d 77 (Miss. 1993)
    Null v. Buntyn, 553 So.2d 29 (Miss. 1989).

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1978, Mississippi
    Memberships
    Lauderdale County (President, 1988-1989), Federal and American Bar Associations
    The Mississippi Bar (Member, Board of Bar Commissioners, 10th Circuit Court District, 1997-2000)
    Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference
    Commercial Law League of America.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Mississippi College
    Class of 1978
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Meridian Community College
    Class of 1973
    A.A.

    Mississippi State University
    Class of 1975
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1953
    Meridian, Mississippi, April 8, 1953

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Robert H. Compton was admitted in 1978 to the State of Mississippi.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Robert H. Compton has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Robert H. Compton attended Mississippi College.
  • Does this attorney maintain any other responsibilities in the firm outside of legal work?
    Robert H. Compton is the Managing Partner of the firm.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Witherspoon & Compton was established in 1956.