A veteran attorney with years of “big firm” experience, he has opened his own law practice to fight for the justice that every man and woman deserves. He has experience in all types of litigation including complex civil litigation, civil trial practice, criminal defense, domestic matters, and a wide range of other legal issues. A former law clerk for a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, he has handled cases across the state of Mississippi and in Washington D.C. With extensive experience in both trial and appellate courts, including and up to the United States Supreme Court, he has the experience, strength, and tenacity to fight for you. After graduating at the top of his class from Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson, Mississippi, Mr. Clanton served as a law clerk to the late Honorable David A. Nelson of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Clanton’s prior professional experience includes tenure as a shareholder in a large, national AmLaw 200 law firm. He has also previously served as Chief Counsel to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, where he acted as Chief Counsel advising both the Chairman and the Members of the Judiciary Committee on legislation and Congressional oversight, regulatory authority, civil and constitutional rights, Congressional authority, separation of powers, proposed constitutional amendments and oversight of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice and the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. While practicing with the law firm of Baker Donelson, he handled civil litigation in both Mississippi and Washington, D.C.

Zakia Butler-Chamberlain is an Associate Attorney at Singleton Schreiber, where she brings a wealth of experience to our Personal Injury, Mass Torts & Environmental Litigation practice groups. Ms. Chamberlain is a native of Pocahontas, Mississippi and a lifelong resident of the state. Prior to joining Singleton Schreiber, Ms. Chamberlain began her legal career as junior staff attorney for a Standing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee. Ms. Chamberlain went on to serve as a law clerk for the Hon. Latrice Westbrooks on the Mississippi Court of Appeals. After her court experience, Ms. Chamberlain joined the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office as a Special Assistant Attorney General, where she represented the State of Mississippi in felony criminal appeals. Ms. Chamberlain most recently served as a Staff Attorney at the Office of the State Public Defender in Jackson, MS, where she represented indigent clients on direct appeals from felony criminal convictions. Ms. Chamberlain graduated from the Mississippi College School of Law, after attaining a bachelor's degree in biology from Tougaloo College in Jackson, MS. She is an active member of the Mississippi Bar Association, Magnolia Bar Association, Mississippi Public Defenders Association, Mississippi Association for Justice and the Charles Clark Chapter of the American Inns of Court. Ms. Chamberlain is barred and licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi.

Letitia S. Johnson is the Managing Partner of our Southeastern Region offices and a leader in our Civil Rights, Environmental Litigation, Personal Injury, and Wildfire Litigation practice groups. An accomplished attorney with deep ties and a history of service to the communities of Mississippi, Ms. Johnson’s primary focus is combating environmental racism seeking damages and remediation from corporations who place such harmful facilities as chemical plants, factory farms, public landfills, and hazardous waste disposal sites in minority communities. Ms. Johnson is also a lead attorney in the firm’s Hair Relaxer litigation against L’Oreal, Revlon and similar defendants. A native of Magnolia, Mississippi, and a lifelong resident of the state, Ms. Johnson graduated cum laude from Tougaloo College, receiving a bachelor’s degree in economics as a Presidential Scholar. She earned her law degree from Mississippi College School of Law, where she was the President and Regional Representative of the Black Law Student Association, as well as the recipient of the R. Jess Brown Scholarship. Her 15 years of experience as a lawyer include serving as a Special Assistant Attorney General, a Monitoring Consultant for the Mississippi Department of Human Resources, and a staff attorney for a Standing Chapter 13 Trustee. She also managed her own practice for 7 years as a sole practitioner in Jackson, Mississippi. Ms. Johnson’s dedication to investing in the communities of Mississippi is reflected in her service as a past president and member of the Jackson Public School Board of Trustees. She is an active member and former officer of the Jackson Chapter of The Links, Inc., a volunteer service organization committed to enriching and protecting the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other people of African ancestry. Ms. Johnson is a member of the Magnolia Bar Association and the National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees and a former member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. She is admitted to practice in Mississippi.

Ebony H. Griffin-Guerrier serves as Counsel in the San Diego office of Singleton Schreiber and is a member of our Environmental Litigation & Policy, Civil Rights, Toxic Tort, Mass Tort, and Personal Injury practice groups. Ms. Guerrier has extensive environmental law experience and will continue her passionate work at Singleton Schreiber. Specifically, she will work on issues of environmental racism and injustice, the impacts of climate change on disadvantaged communities, and other cases fighting for and protecting the rights of all people.

John N. Satcher, II focuses his practice primarily on personal injury cases involving automobile, 18 wheeler, and motorcycle accidents as well as litigating wrongful death, medical malpractice, premise liability and product liability cases. John also works extensively in the areas of collection and debtor/creditor law. He has been admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the Untied States District Court for the Northern & Southern Districts of Mississippi and all Mississippi State Courts. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, Mississippi Association for Justice, Mississippi Bar Association and Hinds County Bar Association.

Mr. Jones’s practice includes all types of injuries, and death caused by the negligence of a person or business. Many injuries occur on the roadway, 18-wheeler or trucking wrecks, and car wrecks. His practice also includes slip and fall litigation, motorcycle wrecks, bicycle wrecks, pedestrian wrecks and any other insurance claim involving injuries. Mr. Jones attended the University of Mississippi School of Law. He is admitted to the practice of law in all of the State courts of Mississippi and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi. Mr. Jones attended Belhaven University where he earned an athletic scholarship for the men’s soccer team and obtained a Bachelor of the Sciences in Psychology with a Minor in Business. Mr. Jones has utilized his training in psychology in the courtroom for jury selection, and at the settlement table to seek to understand his opponent.

Joseph Murphy is a practicing lawyer in the state of Mississippi.

A native of Cleveland , John C. Cox has been practicing law in his hometown since 1999. John began work as an associate for his late father and cousin at that time, and became a Member in 2007 before becoming the firm’sManaging Member in 2011. In his practice, John has successfully served individuals in the areas of family law, personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, general litigation, sports law, and wills and estates. During this time, John has been fortunate enough to represent both large corporations and individuals, and is proud of the referrals of clients that he has received from both attorneys and clients alike. He is a member of the Mississippi Bar Association, and is licensed to practice before all state courts in Mississippi, all federal courts in Mississippi, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. John has served on the Board of Directors for the North Mississippi Rural Legal Services and on the Mississippi Bar’s Centennial Committee. He has been a member of both the American Bar Association and the Sports Lawyers Association, and has been an instructor in Commercial Law at the DSU School of Business for the last nine years. He has been honored by SuperLawyers magazine as a “Rising Star” in the Mid-South for 2013 and 2014, a distinction limited to a maximum of 2.5% of all attorneys in the Mid-South.. In addition, he was selected to the Top 10 under 40 in 2014 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, a 2017 selection as a Top 10 attorney in Mississippi by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, and is a Master of the Bench of the William C. Keady chapter of the American Inns of Court. His firm is listed in Bar Registry of Preeminent Law Firms, one of only four firms in Cleveland to hold that distinction. In addition to his civil practice, John currently serves as Municipal Court Judge Pro Tempore in Cleveland, a position he has held since 2003. He previously served as Municipal Court Public Defender for the City of Cleveland. He also serves on the Planning Commission for the City of Cleveland.

Tony began his practice in Mississippi as an associate with the Austin Law firm after practicing for one year in Tennessee. With the Austin Law firm he primarily handled matters of civil litigation and domestic relations. In 2001 he co-founded the firm Chamberlin-Nowak, P.C., a general practice firm that also served as counsel to the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors. In 2006 Tony merged his firm with Smith, Phillips, Mitchell and Scott to create Smith, Phillips, Mitchell, Scott and Nowak. Since 2005 Tony has focused his practice on government law. In addition to serving as the Board Attorney for the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors, the DeSoto County Recreational District and the DeSoto County Sheriff's Department. He also formerly represented the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau (d/b/a Landers Center). Tony also proudly serves as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Hernando. He has been in that position since 2001. Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire What should clients look for in a lawyer? There are several things clients should look for when hiring a lawyer. First, clients should hire a lawyer who has the knowledge and ability necessary to handle your case successfully. It is important to find a lawyer who has a proven track record of handling cases like the client’s and who has the staff and resources necessary to handle your case at the highest level. It is also important that clients hire a lawyer who they are comfortable with and will be available to answer any questions they may have about their case and who will keep them updated on the case as it progresses. How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases? Local knowledge is extremely important and provides great assistance in the advancement of your case. Many times, different court jurisdictions implement different procedures and local rules as to how matters are handled. Different judges have different ways of conducting their courtroom. Having an attorney to represent you that understands these procedures and requirements and who has strong ties in the community provides strength to your case. Local knowledge is about relationships and engaging with people. As an attorney I have always been committed to helping others and in so doing understand that local knowledge plays a vital role in my representation. What information can you provide in a free phone consultation? Free phone consultations are a great way for prospective clients to get a feel for their legal rights and also get a feel for the attorney. The more information the client and attorney have at their disposal, the better the advice that can be provided. It is important for persons to have the chance to “interview” the lawyer, and a phone consultation is a great first opportunity. Further, an initial assessment as to rights and remedies given the particular facts of a case can be provided. Prospective clients can use the opportunity to ask the lawyer if they have handled that particular type of case before?; how many other similar cases have they handled?; Case results?; Does the lawyer represent himself or herself with a demeanor you think would benefit you?; Do they have the time and resources to fully dedicate themselves to the matter? The more a person puts into a free phone consultation the better prepared both the client and attorney will be to decide how to will move forward. What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community? My firm has had a presence in the community for 30 years. Many of the attorneys are “local” and grew up in the area. There is great diversity in practice areas allowing representation of clients across a broad spectrum of matters. We like to emphasize the personal touch with the representation. While our firm has had success on a nationwide basis, we believe we still offer the hometown feel and commitment to all clients.