40 years of legal work

It was 1967 when I first hung out a shingle and opened my law practice in my hometown of Crystal Springs. For four years I practiced as a private attorney. Then, in 1971, I was elected to three consecutive terms as district attorney.

After being elected to serve the people of Copiah, Lincoln, Pike and Walthall counties for three terms, I returned to private practice in my hometown. I’ve never left Crystal Springs, but I have branched out to include an office in Jackson.

In 1991, I merged my law practice with that of my good friend Margaret Ellis. Together, we founded Kitchens & Ellis Law Firm.

I’m proud of the work our firm has done. We pride ourselves on fighting for individuals, consumers and families. We have fought some of the largest corporations and insurance companies in the nation to make sure people who were treated unfairly were granted justice.

In law school, I was taught that lawyers are ethically bound to provide people the best legal representation possible. For that reason, I’ve taken on tough cases. It’s my belief that I should not limit my work just to the rich and fortunate. Instead, I feel duty-bound to serve everyone fairly.

In 40 years of being a lawyer, I’ve been a part of several landmark cases. I’ve practiced before the United States Supreme Court and in small town courtrooms in rural Mississippi. My clients have ranged from judges to hard-working Mississippians who have fallen on hard times.

Along the way, I’ve been blessed to make great friends and leave a lasting impression on the judicial system. It is my many years of serving our legal system that has led to my desire to serve on the Mississippi Supreme Court.