Our firm is committed to helping you navigate a variety of legal matters across multiple practice areas.
Since its opening in 2000, our firm has successfully helped thousands of clients get the justice they deserve.
Our firm has recovered millions of dollars for victims of injury throughout the state of Mississippi.
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


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.
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601-582-4553
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.
Our Testimonials

Mr.Waide is good at what he does...highly recommend.

Attorneys are top-notch, very professional, and caring of the clients needs.

very courteous
The receptionist was very courteous putting on a fresh pot of coffee when we arrived

Fair and Honest
They are fair and honest with their clients.

I can't recommend him highly enough!
Daniel Waide is FANTASTIC. He's diligent, knowledgeable, and straightforward. If you or someone you know is looking for someone who will fight to win, tell the truth, and just be an all around ally while navigating legalese and case specific stresses, I can't recommend him highly enough!

Extremely confident with a case being in their hands.
These attorneys are very easy to work with, very professional, and know what they are doing. I would feel extremely confident with a case being in their hands!
Awards & Associations




Meet Our Attorneys
Michael V.
Ratliff


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.
Call Us Today
601-582-4553