Jefferson D. Gilder

Jefferson D. Gilder is a partner at Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman PLLC, with decades of experience representing clients in personal injury, criminal defense, medical malpractice, civil rights law, and product liability matters. He was admitted to the Mississippi and Tennessee Bars in 1990 and is licensed to practice in all courts in both states. He also appears in federal court, the Fifth and Sixth Circuit Courts of Appeal, and the United States Supreme Court. His practice reflects strong trial skills, careful preparation, and a steady focus.

Mr. Gilder earned his J.D. in 1990 from the University of Mississippi School of Law in Oxford, Mississippi. He also earned a B.A., magna cum laude, in Accountancy in 1987 from the University of Mississippi. During his undergraduate studies, he was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and served as Treasurer of Beta Alpha Psi. His education in law and accountancy gave him a strong base for reviewing facts, understanding complex claims, and building legal strategies for clients in challenging matters.

Mr. Gilder began his legal career at Gilder Law Firm in Southaven, Mississippi, where he practiced with Robert G. Gilder for his first ten years as an attorney. He later co-founded Gilder, Howell & Assoc., P.A. with Jamie W. Howell, Jr. in June 2000. That work later became part of Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman PLLC. Over the years, he has built broad courtroom experience and a deep understanding of trial practice in both Mississippi and Tennessee, serving clients with skill and long-term legal knowledge.

Jefferson D. Gilder has helped people by handling serious legal matters that can affect health, freedom, safety, and financial stability. He represents clients in cases involving injuries, medical negligence, unsafe products, civil rights violations, and criminal charges. His long record in court allows him to present clear arguments and pursue fair outcomes. Whether a case calls for negotiation or trial, he works to protect his clients’ rights and provide dependable legal representation during difficult and important times.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman PLLC
• Member, Mississippi Bar Association
  
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice (AAJ)
• Member, Mississippi Association for Justice (MAJ)
  
• Member, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
  
• Member, DeSoto County Bar Association
  
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Mississippi
• Tennessee

Education

• University of Mississippi School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• University of Mississippi
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Accountancy

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