M. Patrick Everman

M. Patrick Everman is a partner at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, where his practice focuses on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate. He counsels businesses of all sizes on formation, structuring, reorganization, and compliance matters. His client work covers a wide range of industries, including private equity, behavioral health, hospitality, trucking logistics, hardwood mat production, real estate development, and essential services such as wastewater treatment and utilities. Patrick is known for his ability to guide companies through complex deals and regulatory issues with clarity and efficiency as a real estate lawyer.

Patrick earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law. While in law school, he served on the Negotiation Board, contributed to the Mississippi Law Journal and the Business Law Reporter, and was an active member of the Business Law Institute and the Phi Delta Phi honor society. He earned his B.A. in History from the University of Southern Mississippi, where he was a Luckyday Scholar. His education provided him with both the legal training and business insight necessary to handle high-level corporate matters with precision.

Patrick has represented both large and small privately held companies in significant corporate transactions, real estate matters, and compliance concerns in his career. He has helped clients resolve title and regulatory challenges, managed major acquisitions, and served as outside counsel to provide ongoing strategic legal advice. His ability to adapt solutions to the unique needs of different industries has made him a reliable advisor for long-term business growth.

M. Patrick Everman is admitted to practice in Mississippi and before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of Mississippi. His professional service includes leadership roles in the Land and Title Association of Mississippi, the American Bar Association, the Mississippi Bar Association, and the Warren County Bar Association. He has also served on the board of the Kiwanis Club of Vicksburg. Recognized by the best lawyers, Patrick continues to be a trusted resource for businesses navigating corporate and real estate challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
• Newsletter Editor, Mississippi Bar Association
• Board of Directors, Land Title Association of Mississippi
• Mississippi Delegate, American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division (2015-2020)
• President, Warren County Bar Association (2016-2017)
• Board of Directors, Kiwanis Club of Vicksburg (2015-2017)

Licensed State

• Mississippi

Education

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

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