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MID-SOUTH SUPER LAWYERS® 2023 RECOGNIZES EIGHT COSMICH SIMMONS & BROWN ATTORNEYS

12.01.23
Cosmich Simmons and Brown is pleased to announce six attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers® and two have been selected as Mid-South Rising Stars…read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown, PLLC Celebrates New Office Opening with Grand Event in Charleston, SC

9.11.23
Charleston, SC – In a dazzling confluence of legal brilliance and festive celebration, renowned law firm Cosmich Simmons & Brown, PLLC proudly hosted an event in the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina. This gathering was to celebrate the opening of their new office in Columbia,…read more

David Baria Presents At Mississippi Association For Justice Annual Convention In New Orleans, LA

6.26.23
Cosmich Simmons & Brown partner David Baria of Bay St. Louis, MS presented at the Mississippi Association for Justice (MAJ) Annual Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana on Thursday, June 8. David’s CLE instruction covered best practices to navigate damages cap issues and…read more

Brianna Bailey Speaks To The Mississippi Women Lawyers Association

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6.26.23
Cosmich Simmons & Brown associate attorney Brianna Bailey moderated a panel at the Mississippi Women Lawyers Association’s annual Day of Leadership on Thursday, June 15 in Jackson, Mississippi. Brianna’s CLE panel discussion focused on women in litigation and…read more

Robert Meriwether Joins Cosmich Simmons & Brown

6.26.23
Cosmich Simmons & Brown is pleased to announce that Robert O. Meriwether has joined the firm as a partner in the firm’s Columbia, South Carolina office. Robert brings over 35 years of experience to the firm and is licensed to practice law in South Carolina and North Carolina…read more

Jase Glenn Joins Cosmich Simmons & Brown

6.26.23
Cosmich Simmons & Brown is pleased to announce that James B. “Jase” Glenn has joined the firm as a partner in the firm’s Columbia, South Carolina office. Jase joins the firm after practicing law for 15 years at an Am Law 75 law firm. Jase focuses his practice on personal injury litigation…read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown Lawyers To Serve On The Mississippi Women Lawyers Association

6.26.23
Cosmich Simmons & Brown attorneys Amorya Orr and Brianna Bailey were invited to serve on the Mississippi Women Lawyers Association board of directors for 2023-2024. Amorya will serve as Director of Day of Leadership and Brianna will serve as Treasurer…read more

Vara Lyons Joins Cosmich Simmons & Brown

6.9.23
Cosmich Simmons & Brown, PLLC, is pleased to announce that Vara Lyons has joined the firm as an associate in the firm’s Jackson, Mississippi office. Vara brings over eight years of litigation and advocacy experience to the firm. Vara previously served as a Brooklyn Assistant District Attorney and…read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown Expands To South Carolina

6.7.23
Cosmich Simmons & Brown, PLLC, is proud to announce the opening of its office in Columbia, South Carolina. Robert Meriwether and Jase Glenn have joined the firm’s Columbia office. The Columbia office is the firm’s ninth office, further expanding the firm’s…read more

Amorya Orr Speaks To The Mississippi Women Lawyers Association

6.1.23
Cosmich Simmons & Brown attorney Amorya Orr presented to the Mississippi Women Lawyers Association on the pathway to the practice of mediation in Mississippi. Amorya is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and…read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown Diversity in the Law Scholarship Awarded

4.24.23
The Cosmich Simmons & Brown Diversity in the Law Scholarship was awarded to Bethany Green. Bethany is a second year law student at Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson, Mississippi. In addition to her stellar academic credentials, Bethany is an active member of the Moot Court Board, Black Law Student’s Association, and…read more

CSB Lawyers Selected for Super Lawyers

11.29.22
CSB lawyers John Cosmich, Clif Jefferis, Clare Millette, Ren Wilkes, Jimmy House, David Baria, Jason Elam, Brannon Berry and Amorya Orr have been selected as 2022 “Super Lawyers.” Super Lawyers recognizes the nation’s top attorneys.  Selections are based on peer nominations and evaluations and independent research. Each… read more

CSB Recognized for Paralegal Organization Support

9.30.22
Kristy Hogan and Jennifer Eure of CSB’s Jackson, Mississippi office are active in the National Association for Legal Support Professionals, Mississippi Legal Professionals Association, and Jackson Legal Professionals Association. CSB was recognized for its subscription to the company membership program at the National Association for Legal Support Professionals… read more

Brianna Bailey to serve on Mississippi Women Lawyers Association Executive Board

9.15.22
Cosmich Simmons & Brown Associate Attorney Brianna Bailey will serve as the Director of Speakers & Meetings for the Mississippi Women Lawyers Association (MWLA). MWLA is comprised of women representing all facets of the legal profession including private, corporate, and government practice, judiciary, academia, and law students. The Association… read more

Attorneys and Paralegals prepare Wills for Mississippi First Responders

9.15.22
Wills for Magnolia State First Responders held its summer volunteer event at the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy (Pearl, MS) on July 16, 2022. At this event, Wills and Advanced Healthcare Directives were provided, free of charge, to over thirty (30) first responders and their spouses.
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Clare Millette speaks to the Jackson Young Lawyers Association

9.15.22
Cosmich Simmons & Brown Attorney Clare Millette will present to the Jackson Young Lawyers Association on Friday, September 23, 2022. Clare Millette and Slates Veazey will provide an overview of the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act and the regulations adopted by the Department of Health and Department of Revenue that govern cannabis businesses…. read more

CSB Lawyers invited to the Charles Clark Inn of Court

9.15.22
The Charles Clark Chapter of the American Inns of Court has announced its 2022 membership. Cosmich Simmons & Brown is proud to share that attorneys Amorya Orr and Brianna Bailey were invited to the Charles Clark Inn of Court. Membership in the Inn is limited to approximately 80 judges and lawyers with… read more

CSB Lawyers in Nashville for Cannabis Law Seminar

9.15.22
Cosmich Simmons & Brown Partners Richard Brown and Clare Millette attended the Defense Research Institute Cannabis Law Seminar in Nashville, Tennessee on September 6 and 7. The Cannabis Law Seminar comprised of presentations and panel discussions on the state of cannabis law, insurance coverage concerns, industry insights, products liability in cannabis, cannabis… read more

Clare Millette presents to the Mississippi Legal Professionals Association

8.18.22
Cannabis Law Attorney Clare Millette presented to the Mississippi Legal Professionals Association Last Chance CLE event on July 29, 2022. Clare’s presentation to the Mississippi Legal Professionals Association covered information on license and registration for dispensaries and requirements for individual registry ID cards, including a discussion of debilitating medical conditions.
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Brianna Bailey elected President of Jackson Young Lawyers

8.18.22
CSB Associate Attorney Brianna Bailey was elected President of the Jackson Young Lawyers Association for 2023-2024. Brianna will serve the organization as President-Elect during the 2022-2023 term. The Jackson Young Lawyers Association strives to strengthen the bond between attorneys in the Jackson, Mississippi metropolitan area by emphasizing community, education,… read more

Clare Millette to Speak at 2022 Asbestos Medicine Seminar

7.04.22
CSB lawyer Clare Millette will speak at the 2022 DRI Asbestos Medicine Seminar in San Diego, California.  Her topic, “Tropic Like it’s Hot:  How to Tee Up for Trial” will be presented on Thursday, November 3, at 1:35 p.m.  For more information and registration, go to https:/… read more

CSB Lawyer Mark Goldberg to be Published

7.04.22
CSB lawyer Mark Goldberg’s article “How to Prevent Jurisdictional Discovery from Rendering a Personal Jurisdiction Defense Moot” was selected for the September 2022 edition of the Defense Research Institute’s (DRI) magazine, “For the Defense”  For more information on DRI and its publications, go to https://www.dri… read more

CSB Lawyers Featured Speakers at Mississippi Marijuana Business Conference

7.04.22
CSB lawyers Richard Brown and Clare Millette led a panel discussion at the recent Mississippi Marijuana Business Conference.  Their panel discussion, “Getting Started, Staying Compliant,” focused on licensing and application requirements for all segments of the emerging medical cannabis market in Mississippi.  CSB provides comprehensive legal and business… read more

Brianna Bailey Joins CSB

7.04.22
The Firm proudly announces that Brianna Bailey has joined the firm in the practice of law.  Brianna is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Mississippi College School of Law.  After receiving her Juris Doctor, Brianna obtained her Master of Laws degree in Taxation from… read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown Celebrates 20 Years

5.16.22
May 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the Firm’s founding.  From its formation with three attorneys, the firm has grown to include 27 attorneys, dozens of dedicated staff members and nine offices in seven states. read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown Diversity in the Law Scholarship Awarded

4.12.22
The Cosmich Simmons & Brown Diversity in the Law Scholarship was awarded to Erienne Reniajal “RJ” Lewis.  RJ is a second year law student at Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson, Mississippi.  In addition to his stellar academic credentials, RJ is a member of the Mississippi… read more

Wills for Magnolia State First Responders Holds Event

4.12.22
Wills for First Responders held its spring event at the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy (Pearl, MS) on March 19, 2022.  At this event, Wills and Advanced Healthcare Directives were provided, free of charge, to over sixty (60) first responders and their spouses.  Wills for Magnolia State First Responders… read more

Margaret Joffe, Kenan Rand and Shelley Thompson Join CSB’s New Orleans Office

3.07.22
Cosmich Simmons & Brown is pleased to announce that Partners Margaret “Peggy” Joffee and Kenan Rand and Attorney Shelley Thompson have joined its New Orleans office.  The addition of Peggy, Kenan and Shelley greatly enhances the Firm’s capabilities in the State of Louisiana. read more

Jason Elam Named CSB Partner

1.07.22
Cosmich Simmons & Brown is proud to announce that Jason Elam has been named a partner of the Firm.  Jason is resident in the Firm’s New Orleans office and practices in the areas of land use law and general tort and mass tort litigation. read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown Ranked Among Best Law Firms

11.10.21
Best Lawyers, published by U.S. News and World Report, ranked Cosmich Simmons & Brown a Regional Tier 1 law firm in Mass Tort Litigation; a Regional Tier 2 law firm in insurance and product liability litigation; a Tier 2 law firm in insurance law for the Mississippi Gulf Coast and a Tier 3… read more

Wills for Magnolia State First Responders Holds Event

11.10.21
Wills for Magnolia State First Responders held an event at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame on October 23, 2021.  Thirty sets of wills and healthcare directives were provided without charge to area first responders.  Wills for Magnolia State First Responders is a non-profit organization that brings together volunteer… read more

Cathy Hutton Honored By Kentucky Law Enforcement

11.10.21
Based on her work with Wills for First Responders, Cathy Hutton of CSB’s Covington, Kentucky office was selected to receive the Kentucky Women’s Law Enforcement Network’s Benefactor Award.  This award is given to a citizen, community member, business, volunteer organization or other entity whose… read more

CSB Lawyers named to 2022 “Best Lawyers in America”

7.07.21
Cosmich Simmons & Brown lawyers Michael Simmons, Ren Wilkes, Jimmy House and David Baria have been named to the 2022 Edition of “The Best Lawyers in America©.”  In addition, David Baria was honored by being named “Lawyer of the Year” in Personal Injury Litigation.  From “The Best Lawyers… read more

Clare Millette Joins CSB

3.22.21
Cosmich Simmons & Brown is pleased to announce that Clare Millette has joined the firm as a partner in the firm’s Jackson office.  Her main areas of practice are Mass and Toxic Tort as well as Tort and Insurance Litigation.  Clare brings over 15 years of experience with… read more

Brannon Berry and Jason Elam Named 2020 Rising Stars

2.11.21
Congratulations to Jason Elam and Brannon Berry on being named 2020 Mid-South Rising Stars.  This honor is reserved for lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice and is only received by 2.5% attorneys in the mid-south.  For more information and listings, please visit: https://www.superlawyers.com read more

CSB Lawyers Named 2020 Super Lawyers

2.05.21
CSB is proud to announce the following lawyers have been named 2020 Super Lawyers: LaKeysha Isaac**, Clif Jefferis,  Jimmy House**, and David Baria.  In addition, LaKeysha Isaac was named Top 50 Women Mid-South Super Lawyers.   **Also named to the Top 50 in Mississippi list   For the listings and more… read more

Wills for First Responders Event Great Success

2.01.21
Wills for First Responders – Mississippi, held an event on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in Jackson.  Sixty-four people received free wills and advance health care directives at the event.   Wills for First Responders provides wills and advance health care… read more

CSB Partner LaKeysha Greer Isaac Appointed United States Magistrate Judge

11.24.20
Cosmich Simmons & Brown is proud to announce that partner LaKeysha Greer Isaac has been appointed United States Magistrate Judge.  Here is the official press release from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi: Chief Judge Daniel P. Jordan III and the Board of… read more

York Craig and Greyson Breal Join CSB

10.20.20
The Firm is proud to announce that York Craig and Greyson Breal have joined the Firm.  York has practiced for twenty years, with a focus on general and mass tort litigation.  Greyson is a recent graduate of Mississippi College School of Law and will be handling general, commercial and mass… read more

CSB Lawyers Honored as Best Lawyers 2020

8.13.20
Congratulations to CSB attorneys Michael Simmons, LaKeysha Greer Isaac, Ren Wilkes, Jimmy House, David Baria, Tom Orris and Matt Pelikan for being named 2020 Best Lawyers.   For listings and more information, please visit: https://www.bestlawyers.com read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown Statement on Social Justice and Racial Equality

6.02.20
Since its formation 18 years ago, Cosmich Simmons & Brown has valued diversity and inclusion, not just as a policy but as a way of doing business.  The events of the past few weeks have underscored that our work and the work of individuals and other organizations toward advancing diversity… read more

Firm COVID-19 Statement

3.16.20
Cosmich Simmons & Brown continues to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. Accordingly, pursuant to the firm’s crisis management protocols, and for the health and safety of its employees, CS&B is strongly encouraging its workforce to work remotely effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020.  While the plan is… read more

CSB Prepares Wills for First Responders

10.18.19
On Saturday, September 14th, CSB held a one-day event bringing together volunteer attorneys and paralegals to provide directives on wills, health care powers of attorney and advanced healthcare.  The event was held at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in Jackson.  The next event will be… read more

LaKeysha Greer Isaac named President of Jackson’s Junior League, 2019-2020

10.18.19
Congratulations goes to LaKeysha Greer Isaac for being named President of the Junior League of Jackson.  The Junior League of Jackson is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. … read more

Best Lawyers Named for 2019

9.27.19
Congratulations to Michael Simmons, LaKeysha Greer Isaac, Ren Wilkes and Jason Elam for being named 2019 Best Lawyers.   For listings and more information, please visit: https://www.bestlawyers.com read more

CSB Lawyers Named Rising Stars by Super Lawyers

9.27.19
CSB is proud to announce that Brannon Berry and Justin Glenn have been named 2019 Mid-South Rising Stars by Super Lawyers.  For the listings and more information, please visit: https://www.superlawyers.com   read more

CSB Lawyers Named Super Lawyers

9.27.19
CSB is proud to announce the following lawyers have been named 2019 Super Lawyers: John Cosmich, LaKeysha Greer Isaac, Forrest Ren Wilkes, Clif Jefferis, Matt Pelikan, Jimmy House and David Baria.  In addition, LaKeysha Isaac was named Top 50 2019 Women Mid-South Super Lawyers and Top 50 2019 Mississippi Super Lawyers.  Super Lawyers… read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown Sponsors Over the Edge

4.30.19
Cosmich Simmons & Brown was one of the sponsors of “Over the Edge” which benefitted Childrens Hospital of University of Mississippi Medical Center. read more

Firm’s Diversity in the Law Scholarship Awarded at University of Mississippi School of Law

4.11.19
Congratulations go out to Conisha T. Hackett, the 2019 recipient of the Firm’s Diversity in the Law Scholarship at The University of Mississippi School of Law.  After obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree, Cum Laude, at Tougaloo College, Conisha earned a Master of Arts degree, Summa Cum Laude,… read more

Firm’s Diversity in the Law Scholarship Awarded at Mississippi College School of Law

4.09.19
Congratulations go out to Claudia D. Brunson, the 2019 recipient of the Firm’s Diversity in the Law Scholarship at Mississippi College School of Law.  Claudia is a Cum Laude graduate of Millsaps College.  Her accomplishments and activities during her two years of law school are truly impressive: … read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown Launches Governmental Relations Practice

3.18.19
CSB is launching a Governmental Relations practice group.  This new group will be led by David Baria who recently joined the firm.  David will deploy his 12 years in the Mississippi Legislature to effectively represent clients with needs that intersect with policy and politics. His familiarity with the law-making… read more

David W. Baria Joins Cosmich Simmons & Brown

2.13.19
David Baria has joined Cosmich Simmons & Brown as Of Counsel.  David has successfully handled a wide array of cases over his 28 years as an attorney.  He is a former Mississippi State Senator and currently serves in Mississippi House of Representatives where he is House Minority Leader. … read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown Launches Blu Chip Analytics

2.13.19
Cosmich Simmons & Brown has launched Blu Chip Analytics, a consultancy providing services in the sports and entertainment industries.  Firm attorneys Michael Simmons, Don Gibson and Jason Elam are involved in delivering Blu Chip’s services.  For more information, visit Blu Chip Analytics’ website:  … read more

Georgia Ainsworth Receives LLM

9.19.18
In August, Georgia Ainsworth, an associate in our New Orleans, Louisiana office, completed the University of Toronto Faculty of Law’s Global Professional LLM program with a 3.9 GPA.  She will be sitting for the Ontario Bar Exam in November.  Good luck Georgia.  Exciting! read more

Michael Simmons Authors Chapter in Encylopedia of Mississippi Law

9.19.18
Michael Simmons authored a chapter for the second edition of the multi-volume series, Encyclopedia of Mississippi Law.  He authored the same chapter in the first edition, which was released fifteen years ago.  Volumes in second edition are being released by publisher Thompson Reuters in stages.  Volume 7 containing Michael’… read more

Brannon L. Berry RISE Award Recipient

8.02.18
Congratulations Brannon Berry and to all of the recipients of the Rising Insurance Star Executives (RISE) Award.  RISE is one solution to bridging the skills gap in the insurance industry and re-branding.  Their vision is to create a springboard for rising professionals that are… read more

LaKeysha Greer Isaac Named Top 50 Leading Business Women in Mississippi

7.17.18
We congratulate LaKeysha Greer Isaac on being named a top 50 Leading Business Woman in Mississippi by the Mississippi Business Journal! LaKeysha will be honored during a special retreat held August 16 and 17.  The awards luncheon will be on August 17.  The Mississippi Business Journal will also be publishing a special… read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown, PLLC Voted Best Places To Work 2018 by the Mississippi Business Journal

6.28.18
On Thursday, June 28, 2018, LaKeysha Greer Isaac, Karen Kennedy, Jerri Byrd, Paula Knight, Kristy Hogan, Charlene Stewart, and Becky Oakman attended the Mississippi Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 2018 luncheon at the Old Capitol Inn. We are so proud to be one of the Best Places to Work. … read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown, PLLC’s Annual Diversity Scholarship: Mississippi College School of Law

6.20.18
In principle and practice, Cosmich Simmons & Brown, PLLC places diversity at the heart of its core values.  We focus on the importance of diversity, both in the legal workplace and in the larger community.  Because diversity is integral to our practice, Cosmich Simmons & Brown, PLLC is… read more

Don Gibson Joins Cosmich Simmons & Brown

6.20.18
Cosmich Simmons & Brown is pleased to announce that Don Gibson has joined the firm as Of Counsel.  Don is a Professor of Practice with the Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, teaching courses in  sports law and business in the school… read more

Jason Elam Client Signs with Minnesota Timberwolves

6.20.18
Josh Gray, a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana and graduate of LSU, has signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves.   Josh is represented by Jason Elam, resident in the Firm’s New Orleans office.  Last season, Josh’s average of 20 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds per game for… read more

Justin Glenn to Present at NBI Seminar: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email and Smartphone Evidence

6.16.18
Please Join Him! Justin Glenn will Present at the NBI Seminar: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email and Smartphone Evidence: The Ultimate Guide on June 21-22, 2018 in Pearl, MS.  Get more information @ https://www.nbi-sems.com/ProductDetails/79383ER?ctname=SPKEM  read more

LaKeysha Greer Isaac, Founding Member and President for the Jackson Chapter of CLM

6.07.18
LaKeysha Greer Isaac, founding member and president of the Jackson Chapter for the Claims Litigation Management Alliance, attended the first Jackson Chapter Event on June 7 along with Ronnie Isaac, Jimmy House, Brannon Berry and Sara Govero.  We thank everyone who made the event a success.  The next event… read more

Around the Community: Wills for First Responders

5.12.18
Cathy Hutton, a paralegal in the Firm’s Covington, Kentucky office, created the Wills for Heroes Program in 2002 in response to the attacks on 9/11. Cathy is the Pro Bono Chairman for the Cincinnati Paralegal Association. The CPA brings together volunteer lawyers and paralegals to prepare wills, living wills, health… read more

Walker W. “Bill” Jones Is America’s Top 100 Attorneys

3.20.18
The Firm is proud to announce that Walker “Bill” Jones has been nominated and selected for America’s Top 100 Attorneys’ in Insurance Defense Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Litigation.  Congratulations to Bill.  For more information, please visit https://www.americastop100attorneys.com/listing/walker-w-bill-jones-iii/ read more

John Cosmich Speaks at Perrin Conference Beverly Hills

3.08.18
John Cosmich spoke at the Perrin Conference – Cutting Edge Issues in Asbestos in Beverly Hills on March 8-9, 2018.   John and fellow panelists addressed “Evaluating the Key Legal and Strategic Issues” including: 1) The science and the law: Understanding the difference between the “eggshell” plaintiff and… read more

Kay Baxter & Ren Wilkes are Biz New Orleans Best Lawyers

2.19.18
Cosmich Simmons & Brown, PLLC congratulates Kay Baxter and Ren Wilkes from our New Orleans Office for Making the Biz New Orleans Best Lawyers List in the Annual Best Lawyers Issue, February 2018. read more

John Cosmich Nominated and Selected for America’s Top 100 Attorneys’ Lifetime Achievement Award

11.30.17
The Firm is proud to announce that John Cosmich has been nominated and selected for America’s Top 100 Attorneys’ Lifetime Achievement Award.  Nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award are based on years of exceptional advocacy, success, ethical standards, and legal accomplishments.   His selection… read more

Clint Moody Named 2017 Mid-South Rising Star

11.28.17
The Firm congratulates Clint Moody on being named a 2017 Mid-South Rising Star, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in the mid-South receive this distinction. read more

Matt Pelikan Named to Best Lawyers in America

11.08.17
Matt Pelikan of Cosmich Simmons & Brown’s St. Louis Office has been honored by inclusion in U.S. News 2018 edition of “Best Lawyers in America.”  Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected attorney ranking service in the world. For more than 30 years, Best Lawyers has assisted… read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown Named to U.S. News Best Law Firms in America

11.01.17
Cosmich Simmons & Brown has again been recognized and listed by U.S. News in its annual “Best Law Firms in America.” read more

Justin Glenn Admitted to Practice in Louisiana

10.31.17
Cosmich Simmons & Brown is proud to announce that Justin Glenn, resident in the Jackson office, has been admitted to practice law in the State of Louisiana. read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown Opens Pittsburgh Office

10.30.17
Cosmich Simmons & Brown is proud to announce the opening of its office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Andrew Knuth has joined the firm and will be resident in the Pittsburgh office.  From that office, the firm will be strategically located to represent clients in Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania and… read more

Andrew Knuth Joins Cosmich Simmons & Brown

10.30.17
Cosmich Simmons & Brown is proud to announce that Andrew W. Knuth, III has joined the firm.  Drew is resident in the firm’s new Pittsburgh office.  He concentrates his practice in the areas of general liability, insurance defense, municipal, premises liability, product liability law,… read more

Kay Baxter, Justin Glenn and Madeline Kuluz Publish Article

10.17.17
Kay Baxter, Justin Glenn and Madeline Kuluz’s authored an article for the International Association of Defense Counsel.  The article, “What A Tangled Web We Weave When First We Practice to Deceive: Transparency in Asbestos Trusts, A Commentary” was published in HarrisMartin Asbestos.  To read the… read more

Brannon Berry Joins Cosmich Simmons & Brown

10.17.17
Cosmich Simmons & Brown is proud to announce that Brannon Berry has joined the firm as an attorney in the Jackson office.  Brannon has extensive experience representing defendants sued in toxic and occupational tort cases. read more

Michael Simmons to Moderate Panel Presentation at GICLI Annual Meeting

10.02.17
Michael Simmons will moderate a panel presentation at the Government Investigations and Civil Litigation Institute’s (“GICLI”) Annual Meeting at the Dove Mountain Resort in Arizona on October 10-11.  The presentation, “Avoiding the Hotseat:  The Duty to Supervise” will focus on the ethical obligations of corporate counsel… read more

Donna Meehan Obtains Summary Judgment in Construction Negligence Case

9.29.17
Donna Meehan obtained summary judgment for multiple clients sued in a construction negligence case.  Plaintiff was the employee of a subcontractor and was rendered a quadriplegic after falling three stories on the construction site of a new hotel.  Ms. Meehan argued and the court agreed that the property… read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown Featured in Biz New Orleans Magazine

9.29.17
Cosmich Simmons & Brown is featured in a story on the homepage of Biz New Orleans Magazine.   http://www.bizneworleans.com/September-2017/Cosmich-Simmons-Brown-Opens-Sports-Division-Adds-Strategic-Business-Solutions-Practice-Group/ read more

LaKeysha Greer Isaac Named Business Insurance Woman to Watch

9.29.17
The Firm congratulates LaKeysha Greer Isaac on being named a 2017 Woman to Watch by Business Insurance.  Business Insurance started the Women to Watch awards program in 2006 to recognize women leaders doing outstanding work in risk management and commercial insurance.  The awards will be presented at the Women to… read more

CSB Supports Hurricane Relief

9.28.17
Cosmich Simmons & Brown made a significant donation to aid in relief efforts for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The Firm is committed to helping those in need and regularly supports charities and causes from the community to the national level. read more

LaKeysha Greer Isaac To Moderate Panel At National Conference

9.17.17
LaKeysha Greer Isaac has been invited to moderate a panel at Perrin Conferences’ Asbestos Litigation Conference: A National Overview & Outlook.  The Conference is on September 25-27, 2017, in San Francisco, California.  This highly acclaimed annual event assembles leaders in U.S. asbestos litigation, including many of the most… read more

Samuel Randall Joins CS&B

9.12.17
Cosmich Simmons & Brown is proud to announce that Sam Randall has joined the Firm as a Director of e-Discovery Services in the Firm’s.  In addition to proficiency in all major e-discovery technologies, Sam is fluent in Portuguese and proficient in Spanish.  Sam’s… read more

Jimmy House Invited To Join International Association Of Defense Counsel

8.29.17
Jimmy House has been invited to join the International Association of Defense Counsel (“IADC.”)  The IADC has served a distinguished membership of corporate and insurance defense attorneys and insurance executives since 1920. Its activities benefit the approximately 2,500 invitation-only, peer-reviewed members and their clients, as well as the civil justice… read more

Georgia Ainsworth Accepted Into University Of Toronto LLM Program

8.24.17
Cosmich, Simmons & Brown is proud to announce that New Orleans associate attorney, Georgia Ainsworth, will be joining University of Toronto Faculty of Law’s Global Professional Master of Laws (GPLLM) Class of 2018.  The University of Toronto Faculty of Law is widely considered to be the most prestigious law… read more

Jason Elam Named Louisiana Super Lawyer

8.04.17
Cosmich Simmons & Brown is proud to announce that Jason Elam of its New Orleans office has been named a Louisiana Super Law Rising Star in area of Defense Personal Injury/Product Liability. read more

Walker (Bill) Jones Joins Cosmich Simmons & Brown

6.01.17
Cosmich Simmons & Brown is pleased to announce that Walker (Bill) Jones has joined the firm as a partner in the Jackson office.  Bill brings a wealth of experience as a litigator, having tried in excess of one-hundred cases.  His practice will focus on tort and insurance, toxic… read more

Justin Glenn Joins Cosmich Simmons & Brown

5.02.17
The firm is proud to announce that Justin Glenn has joined the firm in the Jackson office.  He graduated from Delta State University where, in addition to his multiple academic honors, he was a member of the varsity golf team.  Justin graduated from Mississippi College School of Law,… read more

In Memoriam

5.02.17
Tom Cassel 1968-2017 With great sadness, the firm unexpectedly lost attorney and friend Tom Cassel on Friday, April 28, 2017.  Tom was a terrific attorney and an important part of the firm’s practice group’s leadership team.  Those who met and worked with Tom… read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary

5.01.17
Cosmich Simmons & Brown was founded 15 years ago on May 1, 2002.  Since its founding by partners John Cosmich, Mike Simmons and Richard Brown, the firm has grown to thirty lawyers and to have offices in seven cities, including its recently opened St. Louis office.  With a practice that… read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown Opens St. Louis Office

4.13.17
Cosmich Simmons & Brown, PLLC announced on April 1 that it has opened a new office in St. Louis, focusing initially on growing its mass and toxic tort, insurance litigation, general and commercial litigation, employment litigation, corporate investigation services, and local counsel services. The Firm recently expanded its offices in Arizona… read more

Jason K. Elam Joins Cosmich Simmons & Brown

3.01.17
Cosmich Simmons & Brown is proud to announce that Jason Elam has joined the firm.  Jason is resident in the firm’s New Orleans office.  His practice areas include mass and toxic tort litigation and sports law.  Jason is an agent for the NBA, FIBA… read more

LaKeysha Isaac and Jimmy House Honored as Leaders in Law by the Mississippi Business Journal

12.14.16
LaKeysha Isaac and Jimmy House were honored among a select group of Leaders in Law by the Mississippi Business Journal at a dinner and awards ceremony on December 14 at the Old Capital Inn in Jackson.  Leaders in Law are recognized annually by the Mississippi Business Journal following an extensive,… read more

Jimmy House Joins Cosmich Simmons & Brown

11.28.16
Jimmy House has joined the firm as a partner in the firm’s Jackson office.  Jimmy’s primary practice areas include mass and toxic tort litigation, workers’ compensation and tort and insurance litigation.   Jimmy was recently honored by Mid-South 2016 Super Lawyers for workers’ compensation… read more

Michael Simmons Obtains Defense Verdict in Breach of Contract Action

11.21.16
Michael Simmons obtained a defense verdict for the firm’s client in a breach of contract action in Mississippi state court.  The case involved an alleged breach of a commercial paving contract in which the paving contractor sought actual and punitive damages.  After the close of all evidence,… read more

Richard Brown Named 2016 American Institute Of Legal Counsel’s 10 Best in Mississippi

10.26.16
Richard Brown has been nominated and accepted as 2016 American Institute Of Legal Counsel 10 Best in Mississippi For Litigation, Lawsuits and Disputes Attorney for Client Satisfaction.  The American Institute Of Legal Counsel is a third-party attorney rating organization that publishes an annual list of the… read more

Kay Baxter Announced as Speaker for the 2016 CLM Southwest Conference

10.24.16
Kay Baxter will be speaking on “Lead Poisoning: The Fall of the Roman Empire to Flint Michigan” Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Summit on November 3-4, at the Westin Dallas Downtown in Dallas, Texas. The CLM promotes and furthers the highest standards of claims… read more

Dress for Success To Honor LaKeysha Isaac

9.07.16
LaKeysha Isaac will be one of four honorees to receive Dress for Success Metro Jackson’s 2016 Strength Award at its The Little Black Dress event on October 13, 2016.  Dress for Success works for the empowerment of women in the Jackson area and surrounding communities. It provides… read more

Michael Simmons to Moderate Panel at Annual GICLI Conference

8.30.16
Michael Simmons will moderate a panel discussion, Case Management with Business Intelligence in an Investigation, at the Government Investigations and Civil Litigation Institute (GICLI) annual meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on October 10-11, 2016.  GICLI was founded in response to the need for in-depth education regarding the… read more

Kay Baxter Profiled in Claims Management

8.25.16
Kay Baxter is profiled in the August 2016 edition of Claims Management magazine published by the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance.  The Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance is the only national organization created to meet the needs of professionals in the claims and litigation management industries.  Founded… read more

Richard Brown Admitted to Practice Law in Kentucky

6.14.16
Richard Brown has been admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  In addition to Kentucky, Richard is admitted to practice law in Mississippi, the District of Columbia, Texas, Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio.   read more

John Cosmich to Co-Chair HarrisMartin Seminar

4.22.16
John Cosmich has been asked to co-chair the HarrisMartin seminar “Asbestos Litigation Conference:  Talc and Other Unique Exposures.”  The conference will be held on May 16, 2016, at the Belmond Charleston Place in Charleston, South Carolina.  As co-chair, John will speak on the “State of Asbestos National Litigation” and… read more

Michael Simmons to Speak at Civil Trial Seminar

4.13.16
Michael Simmons will speak at a two-day continuing legal education seminar, Civil Trial:  Everything You Need to Know, A 2-Day Practical Course, sponsored by National Business Institute.  He will speak on the topic of “How to Get Your Evidence Admitted (and Keep Theirs Out).”  The… read more

CSB Lawyers Invited to Join International Association of Defense Counsel

3.21.16
Michael Simmons, Richard Brown and LaKeysha Isaac have been invited to join the International Association of Defense Counsel (“IADC.”)  The IADC has served a distinguished membership of corporate and insurance defense attorneys and insurance executives since 1920. Its activities benefit the approximately 2,500 invitation-only, peer-reviewed members and their… read more

Kay Baxter Quoted in Latest Edition of the ABA Journal

3.14.16
Kay Baxter is quoted in “Detective Work,” an article in the Business of Law section of the March 2016 edition of the ABA Journal.  The article can be found at this link:  http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/some_firms_swear_by_the_use_of_private_investigators … read more

Kay Baxter to Speak at the 2016 CLM Annual Conference

3.08.16
Kay Baxter, Attorney, Cosmich, Simmons & Brown, PLLC, will speak at the CLM Annual Conference, which will be held at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, April 6-8.  Her session is titled, “Claims Management – Is There A Hole In My International Shoe?”  The Claims and… read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown’s Jackson Offices Move to New Location

3.03.16
On March 1, 2016, the firm’s Jackson offices relocated to 12,500 square feet of new office space in One Eastover Center.  The new offices offer a very favorable platform from which to better serve the firm’s clients.   The new offices are located at 100 Vision Drive, Suite 200,… read more

John Cosmich to Speak at HarrisMartin Conference

11.10.15
John Cosmich has been invited to speak at the HarrisMartin “Emerging Toxic Tort Litigation Conference” to be held on December 11, 2015, in Long Beach, California.  John will serve as a panelist on the topic:  “Cosmetic Talc: The New Asbestos Disease”  Seminar information, including  a registration form, can… read more

Kay Baxter Honored by Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America

9.03.15
Kay Baxter has been listed in the latest edition of Best Lawyers in America.  Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. A listing in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor,… read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown, PLLC Lawyers Named Super Lawyers

9.03.15
The firm congratulates John Cosmich, LaKeysha Isaac and Kay Baxter for being named in the latest edition of Super Lawyers.  Super Lawyers selects outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer… read more

Clif Jefferis and Clint Moody Join CSB

9.03.15
Cosmich Simmons & Brown, PLLC is proud to announce that Clif Jefferis and Clint Moody have joined the firm as members.  Clif and Clint bring a wealth of experience representing clients in asbestos and other toxic tort litigation, with Clif serving as national coordinating counsel… read more

Mark Goldberg Joins CSB

9.01.15
Cosmich Simmons & Brown is proud to announce that Mark Goldberg has joined the firm.  Mark recently completed a three-year clerkship with United States District Judge Keith Starrett.  Prior to his clerkship, Mark was in private practice for seven years.  Mark will practice in the firm’… read more

Kay Baxter to Speak at CLM Southern California Conference

6.01.15
Kay Baxter has been selected to speak at the CLM Southern California 2015 Product Liability and Subrogation Conference to be held on July 16-17 in Irvine, California.  Kay’s topic is “Effectively Administering National Coordinating Counsel Programs Including Trial & Discovery Issues”     read more

Kay Baxter Invited to Speak at the International Association of Defense Counsel Annual Conference

5.22.15
Kay Baxter has been invited to speak as part of a panel presentation, “Cleaning Up After the BP Oil Spill Litigation” at the International Association of Defense Counsel’s annual conference at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 5-10.   read more

Michael Simmons Named to National Association of Distinguished Counsel

3.30.15
Michael D. Simmons, of Cosmich Simmons & Brown, PLLC, has been selected to the 2015 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to… read more

Cosmich Simmons & Brown, PLLC Opens New Orleans Office

1.01.15
NEW ORLEANS – Cosmich Simmons & Brown, PLLC is excited to announce its expansion into Louisiana and the addition of Kay Baxter as a partner to the firm. Kay will head the New Orleans office and brings with her associate attorneys, Georgia Ainsworth and Ashley Edwards. These attorneys exemplify Cosmich… read more

Michael Simmons and Donna Meehan Obtain Defense Verdict

12.19.14
Following a one-week jury trial in Hancock County, Mississippi, Michael Simmons and Donna Meehan obtained a defense verdict in a premises liability case.  Plaintiff alleged she was sexually assaulted in the lobby restroom at a hotel.  The assailant was apprehended by hotel security and later pleaded… read more