June 3, 2010:
After a three day trial in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Mississippi, the Brown Buchanan trial team of Pat Buchanan (attorney) and Charlene Langlinais (paralegal) obtained a defense verdict on behalf of CSX Transportation, Inc. against the Plaintiffs in an FELA lawsuit. Plaintiff claimed permanent disabilities, and the inability to return to work, arising from an injury while he was working.

May 5, 2010:
Brown Buchanan team member Mark Watts (attorney) obtained a dismissal, on behalf of the defendant, The Pep Boys, in the United States District Court, Southern District. Plaintiffs filed a product liability action against, among others, Pep Boys. Mark was able to obtain a dismissal for Pep Boys, after filing a Motion to Dismiss, early in the litigation, saving Pep Boys substantial costs that would have been associated with the defense of this complex product liability case.

April 26, 2010:
Brown Buchanan team member, Pat Buchanan (attorney), after presenting oral argument, received a judgment from the FifthCircuit, in favor of CSX Transportation, Inc., affirming the jury’s verdict of a case successfully tried by the Brown Buchanan team in the federal district court.

Congratulations!
Raymond L. Brown has again been selected as a Super Lawyer for the State of Mississippi. Super Lawyers are selected by peer nominations and evaluations, combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.

Congratulations!
Patrick R. Buchanan has again been selected as a Super Lawyer for the State of Mississippi. Super Lawyers are selected by peer nominations and evaluations, combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.

October 27, 2009:
Brown Buchanan team member Steven Dick (attorney) obtained summary judgment on behalf of the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum of Biloxi, Inc. and its insurance carrier in the Circuit Court of Harrison County, Mississippi, Second Judicial District. The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum contracted with a contractor for the construction of a pier, including electrical system. The Museum experienced electrical problems with the pier that resulted in damages to the electrical system and pier. On behalf of the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, Brown Buchanan obtained summary judgment against he contractor who installed the pier and electrical system.

October 12, 2009:
Brown Buchanan team member Melissa Williams (attorney) obtained a dismissal, with prejudice, on behalf of a local realtor in the County Court of Harrison County, Mississippi, First Judicial District. Plaintiff filed suit alleging professional malpractice and negligence; after completing some initial discovery, Melissa was able to obtain a dismissal.

August 31, 2009:
Brown Buchanan team member Dub Hornsby (attorney) obtained summary judgment on behalf of a local realtor in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Mississippi. Plaintiff alleged professional malpractice and negligence; after briefing and oral argument, the Court granted the Defendant summary judgment.

July 28, 2009:
Brown Buchanan team member Melissa Williams (attorney), representing home owners who ‘s home was severely damaged during Hurricane Katrina, through mediation, obtained a settlement against State Farm on behalf of the homeowners.

June 8, 2009:
After a five day trial in the United States District Court of Mississippi, Southern Division, the Brown Buchanan trial team of Pat Buchanan (attorney) and Charlene Langlinais (paralegal) obtained a defense verdict on behalf of CSX Transportation, Inc. Plaintiff claimed permanent disability arising from a grade crossing collision.

March 24, 2009:
After a seven day trial in the Circuit Court of Harrison County, Mississippi, the Brown Buchanan trial team of Pat Buchanan (attorney) and Charlene Langlinais (paralegal) obtained two defense verdicts on behalf of CSX Transportation, Inc. against two Plaintiffs in a consolidated FELA lawsuit. Plaintiffs claimed permanent disabilities, including physical and post traumatic stress disorder, arising from a grade crossing collision.

March 24, 2009:
Brown Buchanan team member Pat Buchanan (attorney) obtained summary judgment on behalf of a local realtor in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Mississippi. Plaintiff alleged professional malpractice and negligence; after briefing and oral argument, the Court granted the Defendant summary judgment.