
Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney, Blum, P.A.
About Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney, Blum, P.A.
Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney, Blum, P.A. has earned its place as a top-tier Mississippi law firm through over four decades of steadfast legal service. The firm has built its legacy around efficiency, reliability, and integrity, providing comprehensive legal solutions in employment law, healthcare law, insurance defense, and more. Known for its AV Preeminent® rating, the firm is trusted by clients ranging from corporations to individuals across the state.
Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney, Blum, P.A. houses a team of seasoned attorneys, each supported by a strong academic foundation. The firm’s legal minds include alumni of institutions such as the University of Mississippi School of Law and Mississippi College School of Law. These educational backgrounds have equipped the team to approach cases with analytical precision and in-depth legal understanding, supporting the firm’s reputation for excellence.
Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney, Blum, P.A. provides an expansive range of services, with specific expertise in complex civil litigation, transportation law, governmental compliance, and construction law. The firm’s approach is tailored and strategic, ensuring that every client receives not only legal representation but guidance rooted in decades of collective insight and courtroom experience.
Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney, Blum, P.A. has significantly impacted countless clients by delivering cost-effective results and maintaining clear, timely communication. Whether defending against liability claims or guiding real estate transactions, the firm’s advocacy has consistently yielded favorable outcomes. Clients commend the firm’s responsiveness, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to justice.
Dukes, Keating, Hatten, McRaney, Blum, P.A. continues to serve Gulfport and surrounding communities with a commitment to legal service that exceeds expectations. The firm’s recognition through industry honors and peer-reviewed ratings reflects its unrelenting pursuit of legal excellence. Businesses and individuals alike look to the firm for trusted legal counsel across every phase of life and enterprise.
Practice Areas
- Contract Drafting And Negotiation
- Business Formation And Organization
- Corporate Governance
- Sales And Acquisitions
- Property & Real Estate Leasing
- Tax Matters
- Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Compliance.
- Intellectual Property & Trade Secrets
- Bankruptcy
- Creditor Rights
- Credit Issues & Creditors’ Recovery Rights
- Airport Law
- Employment Manual Drafting
- Employee Contract Agreement Drafting
- Restrictive Covenants / Non-Compete Clauses
- Partnership / Stakeholder Disputes
- Discrimination Claims / Eeoc Issues
- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
- Wrongful Termination Claims
- Proper Hiring And Termination Procedures For Employees
- Minimum Wage & Hour Laws
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Requirements
- Child Labor Laws
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations
- Vacation Time & Sick Leave Polices
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Unemployment Compensation Issues
- Workers’ Compensation & Longshore Defense
- Taxation Issues
- Collective Bargaining And Labor Relations
- Bidding Procedure Requirements For Public Contracts
- Purchasing Oversight
- EEOC Compliance
- Administrative Law
- FOIA Request Compliance
- Governmental Liability Defense And Litigation
- Insurance Defense
- Transportation Law: Trucking & Automobile Liability
- Products Liability Defense
- Professional Liability Defense
- Litigation And Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Health & Health Care Law
- Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Public Use Land Transactions
- Condominiums, Co-Ops, Conversions And Time Sharing Issues
- Complex Commercial Transactions
- Title Searches & Insurance
- Construction Defect Claims
- Professional Licensing Defense
- Eminent Domain, Easements And Right Of Way Disputes
- General Warranty Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, Quitclaim Deeds
- Zoning Regulations, Development And Land Use Matters
- Home Owners Association (HOA) Regulations And Administration
- Real Estate Tax Regulations
- Real Estate Finance
- Construction Law