Offering several years of legal experience to our clients at Murphy Law Firm, PLLC, founding attorney James H. Murphy devotes his practice exclusively to the representation of seriously injured individuals in the Jackson Metro area and throughout South Mississippi. Prior to establishing his workers' compensation and personal injury law firm in Flowood and Carthage, James H. Murphy worked as a safety engineer for an offshore drilling company. He has also represented large insurance companies in personal injury cases. Using these past experiences, our knowledgeable lawyer helps his clients understand and effectively overcome those legal challenges they face. Attorney James H. Murphy earned his Juris Doctorate from the Mississippi College School of Law. He is a member of the Mississippi State Bar, Workers' Compensation Section and Mississippi Association for Justice.

Shane was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, where he was educated at St. Aloysius High School. He later attended Millsaps College, before earning his Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi School of Law. Shane began his law career as an associate attorney at Wilkins, Stephens & Tipton in Jackson, Mississippi. In 2003, Shane moved to Columbus, Mississippi, and began working at the Studdard Law Firm. Shane formed the Tompkins Law Firm in 2012 and today, primarily practices in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury and criminal defense. Professionally, Shane is a member of the Mississippi Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the Mississippi Public Defender's Association. In addition, he has been the Lowndes County Bar Association President and is currently the Board Attorney for Golden Triangle Waste Services. Shane also serves as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Aberdeen, Mississippi. Shane is married to Julie Pryse Tompkins. Shane and Julie have two sons, John and Jack. They reside in Columbus, Mississippi.

Mark Cliett is an experienced lawyer who has been practicing law in Mississippi since 1995.