William A. Whitehead, Jr.

William A. Whitehead, Jr. is a Member of Bryan Nelson P.A. in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. His practice includes general litigation, healthcare law, insurance law, and medical malpractice defense. He represents clients in civil disputes where liability, professional standards, healthcare issues, insurance coverage, and damages may be contested, providing litigation counsel from case evaluation through resolution.

Whitehead earned a B.A. from Mississippi State University in 1991 and a J.D. from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1995. He was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1995. His education and long litigation practice provide a foundation for handling matters that require close review of records, legal standards, insurance relationships, and the factual issues that shape civil defense strategy.

His current practice areas are specifically listed by the firm as general litigation, healthcare law, insurance law, and medical malpractice defense. These matters can involve claims against healthcare providers, coverage questions, negligence allegations, and other business or professional disputes. Whitehead works within a firm that handles substantial civil litigation and uses his experience to help clients assess risk, develop defenses, and respond to claims.

William A. Whitehead, Jr. is a member of The Mississippi Bar, the South Central Mississippi Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. His practice is grounded in decades of Mississippi litigation experience, with a concentration on healthcare, insurance, and medical malpractice defense. He helps clients manage contested civil matters through careful analysis of the legal issues, available evidence, and practical paths toward resolution.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Bryan Nelson, P.A.
• Member, The Mississippi Bar
• Member, South Central Mississippi Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Mississippi

Education

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

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