Jay Perry

Jay Perry is a Starkville attorney at Ray & Perry PLLC, with experience in criminal and civil litigation across Mississippi. His practice includes personal injury law, wrongful death, car wrecks, truck wrecks, product liability, slip and fall claims, and criminal defense. He has handled complex disputes, serious injury claims, and courtroom matters requiring detailed preparation. His background includes trial advocacy, settlement work, and appeals before important state and federal courts for clients facing difficult legal problems.

Perry earned a B.A. from Mississippi State University. He earned a J.D. from the University of Mississippi. He later served as a law clerk for former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Edwin L. Pittman and practiced in Jackson. His work in plaintiff litigation included mass tort and personal injury matters, where he helped secure substantial settlements for victims facing serious harm. He also belongs to bar and defense lawyer organizations.

Perry has argued before the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the Mississippi Supreme Court. His reported work includes civil disputes involving business, energy, and product-related issues. He has also helped obtain dismissal of a wrongful death action and represented a trucking company in wrongful death litigation. These matters reflect experience with high-value claims, difficult facts, and careful preparation before negotiation or trial for clients and families.

Jay Perry brings broad litigation experience and a practical understanding of pressure, risk, and client needs. His prior leadership roles in college athletics strengthened his communication, judgment, and ability to guide people through demanding situations. He approaches each case with organized facts, direct advice, and steady advocacy. His work supports clients seeking accountability, protection, and workable results after injuries, criminal charges, or serious civil disputes in Mississippi courts and negotiations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ray & Perry PLLC
• Member, Mississippi Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Oktibbeha County Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Licensed State

• Mississippi

Education

• University of Mississippi
  Juris Doctor (JD)

• Mississippi State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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