John D. Giddens

John D. Giddens is the founding member of John D. Giddens Law Firm. He established the firm in 1999 with a dedication to those who cannot otherwise help themselves. Mr. Giddens is a victim's rights advocate who chooses to represent the interests of individuals over corporations. His practice is devoted to helping Mississippians seek justice.

Mr. Giddens has extensive experience in a number of areas of legal practice, including being lead counsel in multi-million dollar medical malpractice, premises liability, products liability and personal injury cases. Mr. Giddens has been lead counsel in cases receiving significant jury verdicts involving personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, premises liability, the mis-filling of prescriptions, and birth trauma.

Education:
Catholic High School, Baton Rouge, LA 1984
University of Mississippi, Oxford MS, 1988
University of Mississippi School of Law, Oxford, MS 1992

Admitted to Practice:
All State and Federal Courts in Mississippi

Areas of Practice:
Catastrophic personal injury, personal vehicle and 18-wheeler accidents, vehicle roll-over and tire separation, professional malpractice, complex consumer litigation, and civil litigation.

Continuing Legal Education:
Attendee of numerous seminars each year, average of 35+ Continuing Legal Education Credits per year.

Additional Legal Training:
National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Dallas, TX 1990, 1995
Brain Injury Litigation Group, American Trial Lawyers Association

Professional Association and Committees:
Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Mississippi Bar Association, Co-chair Membership Committee, 2004-2005
Former Child Advocacy Committee Member
Former Mississippi Law Journal co-Author

Mary B. Cotton

Mary "Betsy" Cotton began working in the legal field in 1988 as a legal secretary. Over the years, she has worked her way up through the ranks from a legal secretary to an attorney. Through those positions, she learned nearly every aspect of cases from beginning to conclusion.

Mrs. Cotton brings to the law practice more than 18 years of total legal experience. Her areas of practice include automobile liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, products liability, wrongful death, as well as handling the guardianships resulting from settlements reached for minor children.

Education:
Clinton High School, Clinton, MS 1983
Hinds Community College, Raymond, MS 1985
Belhaven College, Jackson, MS 1997
Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, MS 2000

Admitted to Practice:
All State and Federal Courts in Mississippi

Areas of Practice:
Automobile liability, catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, premises liability, products liability, wrongful death, commercial trucking accidents, mis-filled prescription cases, and civil litigation.

Continuing Legal Education:
Attendee of numerous seminars each year to remain current with changes in Mississippi law.

Additional Legal Training:
Association of Trial Lawyers National College of Advocacy, 2002

Professional Association and Committees:
Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Mississippi Bar Association