Dean Holleman

Dean Holleman has over 40 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate complex legal challenges. He focuses on family law, including divorce, custody, adoptions, and domestic matters. His commitment to solving problems the right way has guided his legal approach from the start of his career in 1982.

Dean earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982 from the University of Mississippi, where he also received his Juris Doctor the same year. During law school, he was a member of the Moot Court Board, which reflects his early dedication to advocacy and legal excellence.

Dean handles a broad range of legal issues that go beyond family law. He takes on appellate cases, education law, and civil litigation. His legal strategies are rooted in thorough preparation and a deep understanding of Mississippi law. Dean is admitted to practice in all Mississippi courts, the U.S. District Courts for both the Northern and Southern Districts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Dean is also an active member of numerous legal associations, including the Mississippi Bar Association’s sections for family law, government law, labor and employment, litigation, general practice, and estates and trusts. He holds membership in the American Association for Justice, the Mississippi Association for Justice, and national legal fraternities such as Phi Alpha Delta and Phi Delta Phi.

Dean’s long-standing role as general counsel for several community organizations reflects his dedication to public service. His work supports local colleges, foundations, and agencies that serve Mississippi residents. His legal advice is trusted across the education and community sectors.

Dean Holleman continues to be a dependable advocate for clients facing personal legal matters. His decades of experience, combined with a broad legal skill set and a problem-solving mindset, make him a strong and steady legal ally for individuals across the state.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Vice President and Managing Attorney, Boyce Holleman & Associates
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Mississippi Association for Justice
• Member, Mississippi Bar Foundation
• Member, Mississippi Bar Association, Litigation and General Practice Section
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
• Member, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi
• Member, U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit

Licensed State

• Mississippi

Education

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

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