Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Tupelo, Mississippi
The Blanchard Law Firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality legal representation across North Mississippi and Southwest Tennessee. Our practice focuses on Family Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Business Services, with a commitment to understanding each client's unique needs. We employ a collaborative, client-focused approach to develop tailored solutions that protect our clients' interests. Our team prioritizes accessibility, returning all communications within 24 hours while keeping clients fully informed throughout the legal process. With deep roots in Lee County and decades of combined legal experience, we approach every case with diligence, respect, and a dedication to achieving 100% client satisfaction. Our attorneys are admitted to practice in all Mississippi and Tennessee trial and appellate courts, as well as the U.S.District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. We serve both individuals and businesses, handling matters ranging from divorce proceedings to complex commercial litigation. Our goal remains consistent: to provide effective legal advocacy grounded in thorough preparation and strategic thinking.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Appellate Practice
Business Services
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's specific needs
- Our attorneys maintain 24/7 availability for urgent client matters
- We combine decades of legal experience with modern case management practices
- Our team includes a former academic All-American and law school honors graduate
- We guarantee prompt communication with all clients within 24 business hours
Services
Family Law
Our Family Law practice handles divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support determinations, and property division matters. We provide compassionate representation while protecting clients' parental rights and financial interests. Our attorneys assist with adoptions, grandparent visitation rights, and termination of parental rights cases throughout Mississippi and Tennessee.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges in both state and federal courts. Our proactive approach begins immediately after arrest to protect constitutional rights. We handle all stages of criminal defense from pre-trial negotiations through trial and appeal, maintaining open communication with clients throughout the legal process.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury representation focuses on securing fair compensation for accident victims. We handle cases involving automobile collisions, workplace injuries, and premises liability claims. Our attorneys work with medical experts to document damages and negotiate with insurance companies to ensure clients receive full compensation for medical expenses and lost wages.
Appellate Practice
We handle complex appellate matters requiring strategic legal argumentation and persuasive brief writing. Our practice includes identifying reversible trial court errors and developing compelling appellate strategies. We represent clients before Mississippi and Tennessee appellate courts, focusing on case-specific legal analysis and policy reasoning.
Business Services
Our business law practice assists with entity formation, contract drafting, and commercial litigation. We guide clients through partnership agreements, operating agreements, and corporate governance matters. We represent businesses in commercial disputes while providing preventive legal strategies to minimize future litigation risks.
People
Phillip M. 'Matt' Blanchard II
Attorney at Law
A lifelong Lee County resident, Matt Blanchard graduated magna cum laude from Nicholls State University with a Business Administration degree before earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law. He served as Vice President of the Ole Miss Sports Law Society and studied international law at Cambridge University. With experience as a law clerk and district attorney intern, he brings practical legal knowledge to his practice.
Questions
What areas of law does the Blanchard Law Firm specialize in?
We focus on Family Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business Services, and Appellate Practice across North Mississippi and Southwest Tennessee.
How can I schedule a consultation with your firm?
Contact us at 662.840.0620 or visit our Tupelo office to discuss your legal needs. We offer free initial consultations for all practice areas.
Do you handle cases outside of Mississippi?
Yes, we represent clients in both Mississippi and Tennessee courts, serving over 30 counties across the two states.
What experience does your firm have in appellate cases?
Our attorneys have extensive experience handling appeals, with a focus on strategic brief writing and identifying reversible trial court errors in both state and federal appellate courts.
How does your firm approach business law matters?
We provide comprehensive business legal services including entity formation, contract drafting, partnership agreements, and commercial litigation representation tailored to each client's specific needs.
