Charles W. Kihm

Charles W. Kihm is an associate at Wise Carter in the Jackson office. His practice focuses on healthcare, Healthcare Litigation and Risk Management, Litigation, and Insurance Defense and Coverage. The firm also identifies medical malpractice as part of his work. He assists clients with disputes and risk issues arising in healthcare and insurance settings, bringing a litigation-focused approach to matters that can involve professional liability, coverage questions, and regulated medical services.

Kihm earned a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2024 and a B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Mississippi in 2020. His academic record reflects strong performance at both the undergraduate and law-school levels. That training provides a foundation for analyzing medical, insurance, and litigation issues and for preparing clear written and oral advocacy in matters handled in state and federal court.

Kihm supports the Jackson team on healthcare litigation, medical malpractice, insurance defense, and related civil disputes. His work is grounded in the firm’s representation of clients facing claims, coverage issues, and litigation risk. As an attorney admitted in Mississippi state and federal courts, he can assist with case development, motion practice, discovery, and other stages of litigation while working with more senior lawyers on complex matters.

Charles W. Kihm is a member of Jackson Young Lawyers and is admitted to Mississippi state and federal courts. His profile emphasizes ambition, hard work, teamwork, and service to clients rather than long-tenured recognition, reflecting an early-career practice centered on developing litigation skills. His combination of recent legal training and a defined healthcare and insurance focus positions him to contribute to matters that require careful factual review, responsive advocacy, and practical risk assessment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Wise Carter
• Member, The Mississippi Bar
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Jackson Young Lawyers
• Member, Capital Bar Association
• Member, Phoenix Club of Jackson

Licensed State

• Mississippi

Education

• University of Mississippi School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• University of Mississippi
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) Magna Cum Laude

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