About
Pamela L. Hancock is a Ridgeland, Mississippi, attorney who represents clients in estate planning, probate, family law, civil litigation, and business planning matters. She has practiced law since 1997 and works with individuals, families, and businesses on legal issues that affect personal, financial, and professional decisions. Her practice focuses on helping clients protect assets, resolve disputes, plan for the future, and address important life transitions.
Hancock earned her J.D. from Mississippi College School of Law, graduating cum laude. She also received a B.S.B.A. from Mississippi College, graduating with Distinction. Her legal and business education provides a strong foundation for estate and business planning, dispute resolution, and practical problem solving. This background supports her ability to evaluate risks, explain options clearly, and guide clients through sensitive legal matters.
Hancock brings experience from private practice and public service. Her background includes large-firm work involving mass torts, construction law, products liability, and commercial litigation. She also served as Assistant City Prosecutor for Madison from 2003 to 2009 and as Hinds County Drug Court Prosecutor from 2010 to 2011. Through these roles, she tried hundreds of civil and criminal cases and developed broad courtroom and case management experience.
Pamela L. Hancock has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Businesswomen and Top Ten Leaders in Law by the Mississippi Business Journal. She is admitted to practice in the Mississippi State Courts and is active in professional and community organizations. Her work reflects careful preparation, direct communication, and practical judgment, helping clients manage estate, family, business, and litigation concerns with steady guidance.
Law Office Affiliations
- Founder, Hancock Law Firm, PLLC
- Member, The Mississippi Bar
- Member, Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Madison County Chamber of Commerce
Licensed State
- Mississippi
Education
- Mississippi College School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude - Mississippi College
BS in Business Administration with Distinction
Awards & Badges


- Business Litigation
- Contracts & Agreements
- Franchise, Dealership & Partnership
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Trusts
- Wills & Living Wills
- Adoption
- Child Abuse & Neglect
- Divorce & Separation
- Guardianship
- Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements
- Military Divorce
- Paternity
- Uncontested Divorce
- Litigation
- Animal & Dog Bites
- Brain Injury
- Car Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Products Liability
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- LGBTQ Family




