Bryan Nelson Schroeder

Welcome to Bryan, Nelson, Schroeder, Castigliola & Banahan, PLLC, a law firm dedicated to providing effective, detail-oriented, and creative legal solutions to our clients. With a team of experienced attorneys who are long-time residents of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, we have a deep understanding of the challenges facing individuals and industries in Mississippi, Alabama, and the Gulf Coast Region.

At Bryan, Nelson, Schroeder, Castigliola & Banahan, PLLC, we pride ourselves on our experience, dedication, and results. Our attorneys have collectively tried over 300 jury trials and are prepared to guide you through whatever legal obstacles you face. We specialize in a wide range of civil litigation, including admiralty and maritime law, appellate practice, contract drafting and litigation, corporate law, governmental litigation and representation, insurance defense and coverage, medical and dental malpractice defense, professional liability defense, wills and estates, workers' compensation, and zoning and land use.

Our Attorneys

Our attorneys are experienced and heavily engaged in the local community. They are committed to providing the highest level of legal representation to our clients. Our team includes:

• John A. Banahan: John is a partner at the firm and has tried over 190 jury trials to verdict. He has practiced law for over 40 years and has extensive experience in civil litigation, contract drafting and litigation, corporate law, governmental litigation and representation, insurance defense and coverage, medical and dental malpractice defense, and professional liability defense.
• Vincent J. Castigliola: Vincent is a partner at the firm and has tried numerous jury trials in state and federal court. He has extensive experience in admiralty and maritime law, appellate practice, civil litigation, contract drafting and litigation, corporate law, governmental litigation and representation, and insurance defense and coverage.
• Jessica B. McNeel: Jessica is a partner at the firm and has tried numerous jury trials in state and federal court. She has extensive experience in admiralty and maritime law, appellate practice, civil litigation, contract drafting and litigation, corporate law, governmental litigation and representation, and insurance defense and coverage.
• Michael R. Moore: Michael is a partner at the firm and has tried numerous jury trials in state and federal court. He has extensive experience in admiralty and maritime law, appellate practice, civil litigation, contract drafting and litigation, corporate law, governmental litigation and representation, and insurance defense and coverage.
• H. Benjamin Mullen: Benjamin is a partner at the firm and has extensive experience in civil litigation, contract drafting and litigation, corporate law, governmental litigation and representation, and insurance defense and coverage.
• Jillian S. Vice: Jillian is an associate at the firm and has tried numerous jury trials in state and federal court. She has extensive experience in admiralty and maritime law, appellate practice, civil litigation, contract drafting and litigation, corporate law, governmental litigation and representation, and insurance defense and coverage.
• Calen J. Wills: Calen is a partner at the firm and has extensive experience in civil litigation, contract drafting and litigation, corporate law, governmental litigation and representation, and insurance defense and coverage.

Our Services

At Bryan, Nelson, Schroeder, Castigliola & Banahan, PLLC, we offer a wide range of legal services, including:

• Admiralty and Maritime Law: Our attorneys have extensive experience in admiralty and maritime law, including personal injury and death claims, property damage claims, Jones Act claims, and maritime contract disputes.
• Appellate Practice: Our attorneys have extensive experience in appellate practice, including briefing and arguing cases before the Mississippi Court of Appeals, the Mississippi Supreme Court, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Civil Litigation: Our attorneys have tried over 300 jury trials and are prepared to guide you through whatever legal obstacles you face.
• Contract Drafting and Litigation: Our attorneys have extensive experience in contract drafting and litigation, including the negotiation