Why Choose Our Law Firm
Learn What Makes Our Firm Different
Multi-Practice Legal Services

Our firm is committed to helping you navigate a variety of legal matters across multiple practice areas.

Thousands of Clients Helped

Since its opening in 2000, our firm has successfully helped thousands of clients get the justice they deserve.

A Proven Record of Results

Our firm has recovered millions of dollars for victims of injury throughout the state of Mississippi.

Experience You Can Count On

With over 50 years of combined experience, we know how to fight for the results you need.

Hattiesburg Attorneys

Also Serving Laurel & Surrounding Areas in Mississippi

Johnson, Ratliff & Waide, PLLC provides outstanding legal representation in Hattiesburg, MS, and nearby areas. We are the leading personal injury law firm in the area offering trusted legal guidance and advice for injured clients as well as for other individuals facing legal challenges in multiple practice areas. Whether you need to consult with a Hattiesburg lawyer for personal injury, divorce, family law, employment law, civil rights, business law, insurance bad faith, or criminal defense, our experienced and dedicated team will work to see that your case is optimally resolved.

Our elite team of attorneys brings you 50 years of combined experience in our service areas. We have recovered millions in settlements and trial wins in personal injury and wrongful death. We have resolved thousands of cases across the spectrum of our diverse practice. Our team is results-oriented and client-focused, providing individualized attention and tailored solutions based on the nature of your case, its circumstances, and your needs and goals. We prepare all cases for trial which means we put you in the strongest legal position for negotiations as well as litigation.

About Our Law Firm

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Results-Driven, Client-focused

Millions of Dollars Recovered

With Over 50 Years of Combined Legal Experience, Our Attorneys Have Helped Thousands
Of Clients Secure the Results They Deserve.

Our Areas of Practice

Personal
Injury

At Johnson, Ratliff & Waide, PLLC, we provide aggressive representation for injury victims in Hattiesburg, Laurel, and the nearby areas.

Criminal
Defense

Little is as frightening or stressful as being accused of a crime. Whether it is a misdemeanor or felony, your life suddenly becomes chaotic and uncertain.

Civil
Rights

Civil rights violations can occur in many areas of life and often involve the unlawful denial of rights guaranteed by the Constitution.

Employment
Law

Employment law covers a wide range of topics related to the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.

Family Law
& Divorce

At Johnson, Ratliff & Waide, PLLC, we understand how stressful and emotionally draining family law cases can be.

Insurance
Bad Faith

We buy insurance to protect ourselves and our loved ones from disastrous life changing events.

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Awards & Associations

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Meet Our Attorneys

Michael V.
Ratliff

Michael V. Ratliff
Daniel M. Waide

Daniel M.
Waide

Trusted & Proven Legal Representation

We offer trusted legal services for individuals who have been harmed due to negligence. As your personal injury attorneys, we work to see that you are compensated for your pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and property damage. If you have been harmed in any type of accident, from traffic crashes to dog attacks or accidents caused by safety hazards in premises liability, we can help you with every aspect of your claim. With broad industry experience, you can be confident in knowing that we offer the assertive approach that works to help you get the results you deserve.

Our family law lawyers are also committed to helping families resolve their legal concerns with compassion. We provide caring and understanding legal services for issues such as child custody, divorce, and visitation. When you need a divorce attorney who is focused on your best interests, you can depend on our capable legal team for competent representation.

Our attorneys are also well-versed in resolving employment law cases at both the state and federal levels. These range from various types of discrimination to workers’ rights, and more. Additionally, if you have been arrested for a misdemeanor or felony, our team will aggressively fight to help you seek the most favorable results, such as case dismissals, dropped or reduced charges, diversion programs, probation instead of jail time, and more. While no law firm can guarantee results, we can assure you that we put our full efforts and commitment into every case we represent.

Speak to Our Legal Team

You can reach us online or at 601-582-4553 to schedule a free initial consultation about your case with a Hattiesburg lawyer.

You Have Rights, We Protect Them

Our firm is here to serve all your needs in the multiple areas we represent.
We know these legal matters can Contact us now to get started.

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