Mississippi Family Law · Criminal Defense · Personal Injury/Disability · Bankruptcy · Malpractice
When you have a serious legal matter, you need a strong advocate to protect your rights and to look out for your best interest. You need someone with the experience, knowledge, skill and the will to stand up for you in negotiations or in the courtroom.
That is what you will find at the law office of Gene Barton. I have been called "the Bulldog of Mississippi" because I fight with all my strength to help my clients get a fair shake and the best possible results in their legal matter.
I am a Tupelo native. Some 30 years ago, I opened this law firm in my hometown to offer my neighbors the best local legal service possible. I care about your needs and I care about you. When you need legal help, contact my Okolona law office online or call 662-276-0043.
Family Law
I tell all of my divorce clients that they should do everything humanly possible to save their marriage before they start divorce proceedings. Sometimes, however, a marriage simply can't be saved and divorce is the best thing. When this happens, I have more than 30 years of experience representing clients in all facets of divorce and family law, including:
- Contested and uncontested divorce in court and in divorce mediation
- Distribution of assets
- Child support
- Child custody and visitation
- Spousal support/alimony
- Post-divorce modifications
- Domestic violence
- Stepparent adoptions
- Family law appeals to higher courts
- High net worth divorce
Criminal Defense
I am especially fierce when representing my criminal defense clients. I really believe that no matter how bad someone's crime is, that person is still a human being and deserves representation. I believe in the Constitution — everyone is presumed innocent and everyone deserves a vigorous defense under the American system. I can help you if you are facing charges involving:
- DUI/DUI injuries/DUI death
- Drug charges, including drug possession and possession with intent to deliver
- Theft, robbery and burglary
- White collar crimes
- Internet crimes
- Sex crimes
- Assault, battery and domestic violence
- Violent crimes, including rape, kidnapping and murder
- Juvenile crimes
Personal Injury
I am willing to handle almost any type of personal injury claim. If you have been seriously injured, I will strive to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries. My personal injury practice includes:
- Automobile accidents
- Wrongful death
- Slip-and-fall/premises liability
- Medical malpractice
- Products liability, including design defects, manufacturing defects and failure to warn
- Libel and slander
Social Security and Worker's Compensation Claims
If you are unable to work due to an on-the-job injury or because of a disability, I can help you with your Social Security disability and worker's compensation claims.
Professional Malpractice
If you have suffered physical injuries or financial losses because a medical provider, lawyer, accountant, architect or engineer was negligent in his or her duties, you have a legal right to pursue a claim of professional malpractice. It can be hard to find an attorney to take on a professional malpractice case, but if the facts are there, I will.
Debt Relief
Don't ignore it another day. If you have been suffering from overwhelming debt that you simply can't conquer, I can help with some of the following options:
- Foreclosure defense
- Repossession defense
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Employment Discrimination
I have represented employees who have been the victims of workplace discrimination, harassment and wrongful termination, as well as defending employers and helping managers develop strategies to avoid lawsuits.
Contact Me, a Mississippi Family Law Attorney
Call my Okolona law office or contact me online for a free initial consultation with a Tupelo divorce lawyer, Tupelo malpractice attorney or northern Mississippi personal injury lawyer.
