William Armistead

William Armistead is a Tupelo, Mississippi litigation lawyer who practices in state and federal courts and before administrative tribunals. He primarily defends insureds, insurance carriers, and employers in workers’ compensation, bad faith, personal injury, premises liability, professional liability, contract, and labor and employment disputes. His practice further includes business and commercial litigation, general litigation, and assistance for individuals and small businesses with corporate matters.

Armistead earned his J.D. with honors from the University of Mississippi School of Law. He served on the Mississippi Law Journal and Moot Court Board and received an American Jurisprudence Award. He earned his B.B.A. from Mississippi State University, where he was named to the President’s List. His academic training provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, business issues, and litigation strategy.

Armistead has handled a range of reported matters in Mississippi state and federal courts. His case history includes *Rutledge v. American General*, *Fly v. North Mississippi Medical Center*, and *Tupelo Public School District v. Parker*. His experience further includes *Watson v. North Panola School District*, *Beverly Enterprises-Mississippi v. Powell*, and *Manfredi v. Harrell Contracting Group*. These matters reflect substantial work involving employment, insurance, workers’ compensation, and other civil disputes.

William Armistead serves on the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association. He is admitted to practice in all Mississippi state and federal courts and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. His community involvement has included service with the United Way Distribution Committee, Rotary Club of Tupelo, and nonprofit boards. His background combines litigation experience, business-related representation, and long-standing service within Mississippi’s legal and civic communities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Mitchell McNutt
• Board of Directors, Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Mississippi

Education

• University of Mississippi
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Mississippi State University
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)