Risher G. Caves

Risher G. Caves is a Laurel, Mississippi attorney who handles civil litigation, business disputes, real estate, employment, education law, family law, estates, and appeals. He represents individuals, families, businesses, schools, and public entities in state and federal matters. His work includes contract claims, divorce and related family disputes, administrative proceedings, estate matters, and complex property transactions. Through careful preparation, he helps clients understand risks, protect their interests, and pursue practical resolutions.

Risher earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Mississippi in 2010. He received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2013. During law school, he served as Associate Cases Editor for the Mississippi Law Journal and competed on the Moot Court Board. He also clerked for the Mississippi Supreme Court in 2012. He was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 2013.

Risher represents clients in Mississippi courts, federal district courts, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. He reviews contracts, employment issues, government decisions, property records, and estate documents when preparing matters. In real estate work, he handles transactions, title concerns, ownership disputes, and contractual obligations. His appellate practice helps him challenge legal errors and preserve important issues after trial. As a title insurance agent, he also helps clients manage risks connected to property transfers.

Risher G. Caves belongs to the American Bar Association, Counsel of School Attorneys, and several Jones County bar organizations. He is certified in American Land Title Association Best Practices and understands title and closing standards. His community involvement includes the Laurel Rotary Club, Jones County Chamber of Commerce, Laurel Main Street, and Leadership Jones County. Through his legal and civic work, he brings local knowledge, practical judgment, and steady guidance to important client decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Caves & Caves, PLLC
• Member, The Mississippi Bar
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Jones County Bar Association
• Member, First Baptist Church of Laurel
• Member, Laurel Rotary Club
• Member, Sertoma Club
• Member, Laurel Main Street
• Member, Leadership Jones County
• Member, Laurel Board of Realtors
• Member, Jones County Young Lawyers Association
• Member, Labor & Employment Competition Team
• Member, Jones County Chamber of Commerce
• Member, several local philanthropic organizations
• Member, Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society in law school

Licensed State

• Mississippi

Education

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

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