Family Law Update Seminar

Our bankruptcy attorney Frank Coxwell was one of the speakers at the Family Law Update seminar today. He was educating attorneys who handle family law matters on the ways that bankruptcy effects the divorce, custody and child support matters that they routinely handle. His presentation covered the methods these lawyers need to use to protect their clients when a spouse files bankruptcy and the ways bankruptcy can protect the spouse that owes support and marital obligations. The seminar was held at the Old Capital Inn on State Street in Jackson, Mississippi.

5th Annual Coxwell Christmas Party

On December 01, 2011 Coxwell & Associates, PLLC hosted the 5th Annual Christmas Party & Toy Drive at the law offices of Coxwell & Associates, 500 North State Street, Jackson, MS. The Christmas Party benefits the Mississippi Children's Home Services, a charity in Jackson, Ms, that provides residential care and day school to children in need. These are often children who for one reason or another are not with their families. Coxwell & Associates hosts the Christmas Party each year to raise toys for the kids. Christmas should be a time of peace, joy, and reflection. We believe that each of the children at the Mississippi Children's Home deserves the same joyful Christmas as a child living with his or her parents.

Mississippi College School of Law Top Gun Trial Competition

Coxwell & Associates had the privilege of sponsoring the Mississippi College School of Law Top Gun Trial Competition September 12-15, 2011. Sixteen students who were nominated by their trial practice professors competed for the chance to win a $1,000.00 scholarship.

Sarah Beth Ritchey and Laura Katzenmeyer, both third-year law students, made their way to the finals of the Top Gun competition, and Sarah Beth Ritchey was announced as the winner.

Students were able to learn how to prepare themselves as sole advocates for their clients, and they were provided instant feedback from an experienced panel of judges.

Stephen Jones, lead defense counsel for Timothy McVeigh in the Oklahoma City bombing trial in the 1990's, sat on the final judging panel. Mr. Jones had plenty of complimentary things to say about MC Law for its dedication to advocacy education.

Shane Read, who currently teaches trial advocacy at Southern Methodist University, was also a judge during the final round. Mr. Read is a federal prosecutor who has penned the book Winning at Trial . His book has been used by members of Coxwell & Associates in preparing for jury trials.

Coxwell & Associates appreciates the opportunity to assist MC Law in shaping better advocates who become members of the Bar Association.