After graduating from Southeastern Louisiana University, Jeff obtained his law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2001. He has been with Markow Walker, P.A., for more than fifteen years, and he is the managing shareholder in the firm’s Gulf Coast office. An experienced litigator, Jeff has taken cases to verdict or award in state court, federal court, administrative proceedings and arbitration. He also handles the appellate work associated with these claims and has acted as mediator for other parties in both civil litigation and workers’ compensation matters. His clients include small businesses, corporations, and insurance carriers. His primary practice areas are insurance coverage issues, workers’ compensation, motor vehicle and truck accidents, construction defect, and premises liability. Jeff and his wife, Jennifer, live in Ocean Springs with their children, Noah and Ella. He is a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church.

T.G. is a graduate of the A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University. He subsequently obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1989. T.G. represented corporate and financial creditors in bankruptcy and foreclosure practice in his early career. He then joined Markow Walker, P.A., in 1994, and is the firm’s Managing Shareholder. T.G. devotes his practice primarily to state workers’ compensation litigation in front of the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission on trial and appellate levels, on behalf of employers and insurance carriers, as well as, self-insured employers and their third-party administrators. He participates in various seminars on the subject of workers’ compensation, including presentations at the MWCEA’s Annual Worker’s Compensation Conference, and MASI’s CSIWCP program. T.G. is presently on the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Education Association Board of Directors and is the current Vice President. He is an approved mediator of the Kid’s Chance Scholarship Mediation Program of the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission.

Jared Hawkins was born and raised in Belzoni, Mississippi. After completing his undergraduate education at the University of Mississippi in 2008, where he studied mathematics, he furthered his education at Mississippi College School of Law, where he graduated in December 2010. Jared became licensed to practice law in the state of Mississippi in April 2011. He is a member of the Mississippi Bar, and he is admitted to practice before all Mississippi State Courts, as well as the Northern and Southern U.S. District Courts and Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Jared accepted a position with Markow Walker, P.A. in 2011. Jared devotes his practice primarily to workers’ compensation defense, which includes handling all matters before the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission, in addition to the Mississippi Court of Appeals and the Mississippi Supreme Court. In order to help educate his clients on current issues and law changes, Jared speaks at seminars routinely and upon request. He also prepares a monthly blog for his clients which pulls the curtain back on his personal life, while giving educational information related to topics in the workers’ compensation arena. While knowing the specific needs of each client is critical, Jared also enjoys getting to know his clients on a more personal level. When Jared is not practicing law, he enjoys spending time with his family. Jared is married to his beautiful wife, Stephanie, and they have two children, Sawyer and Charlotte. Jared and his family attend Highland Colony Baptist Church. He is an active member of his community, and he enjoys giving back when he can. He gives his time to coach his children in their various activities. Jared also lives a very active lifestyle, and he enjoys such activities as Crossfit, golf and attending Ole Miss sporting events.

Pete and his wife, Jenny are the parents of 2 sons: Mark and Majure. He enjoys golf, hunting, yard work and playing with his 2 grand children. He is a member of St. Richard’s Catholic Church.

Michael was born and raised in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He subsequently earned undergraduate degrees from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Mississippi College, before earning his juris doctor degree from Mississippi College in 1997. Michael began and continues his legal career with Markow Walker, with over twenty (20) years of experience, with the majority of his practice being dedicated to defending employers, carriers, self-insureds and third party administrators in workers’ compensation matters in Mississippi. He has also been bestowed a Preeminent AV rating through Martindale-Hubbell, as determined by his professional peers. Michael is active in the professional community and is a member of Madison County Bar Association, Mississippi Association of Self Insurers, Home Builders Association of Mississippi, and National Association of Home Builders. Michael has been married to his wife, Ann, for more than twenty (20) years, and they have two (2) children, Peyton and Brayden. Michael and his family spend a lot of time at sporting events for the children and church activities at Broadmoor Baptist Church. He also enjoys yard work, hunting, fishing, golf, and almost any activity outside.

After obtaining his undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi, Phillip went on to attend the University of Mississippi School of Law. Phillip began his legal career when he joined Markow Walker, P.A., in 2001. He primarily devotes his practice to workers’ compensation defense. He is rated AV preeminent for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence by Martindale-Hubbell and was recognized by Best Lawyers for 2018 and 2019. Phillip and his wife, Margaret Blake, reside in Oxford, Mississippi, and have three children, Caldwell, Tom, and Charles. Phillip and his family are members of First Presbyterian Church in Oxford. Away from work, he enjoys spending time with his children and listening to Van Morrison. Phillip and Tom love cheering on the Ole Miss Rebels and Kansas City Chiefs.

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.