Robert H. Compton

Robert H. Compton is an experienced attorney based in Meridian, Mississippi, with decades of practice in civil and criminal law. Since 1978, he has handled trial and appellate matters across the state. His work focuses on complex litigation, personal injury, and criminal defense cases. He provides steady guidance to clients.

Robert earned his A.A. from Meridian Community College in 1973. He then received a B.S. from Mississippi State University in 1975, graduating cum laude in Business Administration. He later earned his J.D. from Mississippi College School of Law in 1978. These degrees built a legal and business foundation for him.

Robert maintains a broad practice that includes personal injury, DUI, and criminal defense. He also handles contract disputes, commercial matters, and complex litigation. His work covers transactions, including contracts, wills, loan closings, business formations, and transfers of business interests and school law matters. He serves clients with clear practical advice.

Robert represents clients in many areas, including car wrecks, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and wrongful death claims. He also handles medical malpractice, premises liability, insurance matters, landlord-tenant disputes, and employment law. His litigation work accounts for about 60% of his overall legal practice.

Robert has received many honors and leadership roles during his career. He was elected Lauderdale County Prosecuting Attorney, serving from 1980-2003. He served on the Mississippi Board of Bar Commissioners and the Character and Fitness Committee since 1991. He is also President of the Lauderdale County Bar Association for the second time.

Robert H. Compton enjoys a long-standing legal career marked by dedication and service. He remains committed to representing clients across Mississippi with integrity and careful attention to each legal matter. He builds trust through experience and steady service in both litigation and transactional work.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Witherspoon & Compton, LLC
• Member, The Mississippi Bar
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
• Member, Commercial Law League of America
• Member, Mississippi School Board Attorneys Association
• Member, National School Board Attorneys Association
• President, Lauderdale County Bar Association, 1988 and 2006

Licensed State

• Mississippi

Education

• Mississippi College School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Mississippi State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)
• Meridian Community College
  Associate of Arts (AA)

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