Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Canton, Mississippi
Founded in 1989, Blackmon & Blackmon has established itself as a dedicated legal practice rooted in Canton, Mississippi. Our firm combines over 70 years of collective legal experience with a commitment to aggressive, client-focused representation. Specializing in personal injury, product liability, criminal defense, and corporate law, we serve clients statewide while maintaining our founder's vision of community impact. Our approach emphasizes personalized attention, ethical advocacy, and leveraging deep local knowledge to achieve favorable outcomes. We prioritize transparency in communication, ensuring clients remain informed throughout their legal journey.With a track record of handling complex cases nationally, we balance broad expertise with hometown accountability. Our team's dedication to justice reflects in every case, from initial consultation through trial or settlement. We actively engage in both litigation and advisory roles, addressing diverse legal challenges with strategic precision. This balance of statewide presence and localized service defines our practice philosophy. Our attorneys' decades of experience in Mississippi courts positions us to effectively navigate regional legal landscapes while maintaining national case capabilities.
Services
Civil Litigation
Product Liability
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Corporate Law
Taxation Law
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer over 70 years combined legal experience in Mississippi courts
- Our firm provides aggressive representation with personalized attention
- Free initial consultations for all personal injury and legal matters
- We handle complex cases statewide while maintaining local community ties
- Client-focused approach with transparent communication throughout cases
Services
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation practice handles disputes seeking monetary damages or specific performance. We represent clients in trials, hearings, and mediations across federal and state courts. With expertise in procedural law and strategic negotiation, we guide cases through all stages from discovery to appeal, focusing on achieving favorable resolutions while maintaining client communication.
Product Liability
We represent clients injured by defective consumer, industrial, or medical products. Our practice covers manufacturing defects, design flaws, and failure-to-warn cases under Mississippi law. We investigate product failures, consult technical experts, and pursue compensation for medical expenses and damages through settlements or litigation in state and federal courts.
Personal Injury
Specializing in injury cases from accidents and negligence, we handle automobile collisions, premises liability, and wrongful death claims. Our team evaluates medical evidence, calculates damages, and negotiates with insurance companies to secure fair compensation for physical, emotional, and financial losses sustained by our clients.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges across Mississippi. Our practice includes pre-trial investigations, plea negotiations, and courtroom representation for drug offenses, traffic violations, and serious criminal charges. We protect clients' rights throughout the legal process while developing defense strategies tailored to each case's specific circumstances.
Corporate Law
Our corporate law services address business formation, contracts, and regulatory compliance. We advise companies on legal structures, shareholder agreements, and operational requirements while representing clients in commercial disputes. This practice combines transactional guidance with litigation support to protect business interests in Mississippi's legal environment.
People
Edward Blackmon, Jr.
Founding Attorney
Native Canton attorney with decades of Mississippi legal experience. Established the firm in 1989 to serve local community needs while building national case capabilities. Focuses on personal injury and product liability litigation.
Barbara Blackmon
Attorney
Co-founding member with extensive practice in civil litigation and corporate law. Provides strategic legal counsel to businesses and individuals across Mississippi. Active participant in firm's statewide case representation.
Bradford J. Blackmon
Associate Attorney
Handles diverse legal matters including criminal defense and civil litigation. Represents clients in court proceedings while maintaining client-focused approach. Contributes to firm's broad practice areas with analytical legal skills.
Questions
What should I do immediately after an accident?
Check for injuries and call emergency services if needed. Document the scene with photos and notes. Contact our firm for legal guidance before speaking to insurance companies.
Do I need a lawyer for a personal injury claim?
Legal representation helps protect your rights when seeking compensation. Our attorneys handle evidence collection, insurance negotiations, and court representation to maximize your recovery.
How are product liability cases proven?
We must demonstrate manufacturing defects, design flaws, or inadequate warnings caused your injury. Our team investigates product history and consults experts to build your case.
What happens during criminal defense consultations?
We review case details, explain legal options, and develop defense strategies. Initial consultations help determine the best approach for protecting your rights and future.
How long do legal cases typically take?
Case duration varies by complexity. We prioritize efficient resolution while preparing for trial when necessary. Regular client communication keeps you informed throughout the process.
