Michael E. Whitehead - Biloxi, MS
Attorney at Page, Mannino, Peresich & McDermott
Toxic Torts Lawyers in Biloxi, MS
759 Howard Ave. Biloxi, MS 39530
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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35
Years
Experience
Biloxi Toxic Torts Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Toxic Torts
- Products
- Commercial Litigation
- Real Estate
- Asbestos defense
- Flood litigation/National Flood Insurance Program
- Construction
- Real Estate Transactions and Litigation
- First and Third Party Insurance Defense
- Premises Liability
- Chemical Exposure
- Trespass and Nuisance
- Products Liability
- Contracts
- Municipal Liability
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael has been involved in complex cases ranging from chemical exposure and environmental litigation (groundwater pollution) to defense of flood claims following Hurricane Katrina. He takes a practical approach to solving clients' problems. For example, when a client was facing a large number of lawsuits as a result of allegedly polluting a municipal water system, Michael convinced the court that each plaintiff should reveal if his or her property had been tested for the presence of chemicals before moving forward. When it was revealed that they had not, the court dismissed the cases. It was a simple solution for what appeared to be a complex, long-term issue for the client.
Michael is married to Cheryl Waltman.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Michael E. Whitehead
Included on the 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Emory University School of Law,
Atlanta,
Georgia, 1992
LL.M.
Honors: cum laude
Major: Litigation -
University of Mississippi School of Law,
Mississippi, 1990
Juris Doctor
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Moot Court Board, 1990
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Emory University School of Law,
Atlanta,
Georgia, 1992
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Non Legal Education
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University of South Alabama,
Mobile,
Alabama, 1988
Bachelor of Arts
Honors: magna cum laude
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University of South Alabama,
Mobile,
Alabama, 1988
Current Employment Position(s)
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Member
Past Positions
- Bank of Walnut, MS (now known as Walnut Acquisition Corp.)
- Board of Directors, Solicitors Office
- Kings Inn Motel, President
Bar Admissions
- Mississippi, 1991
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Mississippi, 1990
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Mississippi, 1990
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1990
Other Affiliations
- Mississippi State Bar (Member)
- Defense Research Institute
- Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association
Contact
759 Howard Ave.
Biloxi, MS 39530
Phone: 228-374-2100
Fax: (228) 374-3838
Email: Send a message
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