Hernando MS Personal Injury Lawyer

Chatham Damare Pittman PLLC

291 Losher Street
Hernando, Mississippi 38632
USA

(662) 298-5160 or (888) 354-4096

(662) 429-0242

www.cdplawfirm.com

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At Chatham Damaré Pittman PLLC, we are proud of our integrity and our commitment to seeing our clients succeed. Not every personal injury, family law, criminal defense or business dispute will go to court, but you need an attorney who is prepared to see your case through negotiations or all the way to trial. At our firm, each of our lawyers is an accomplished trial attorney with years of courtroom experience. Our office provides aggressive and unparalleled service to clients throughout north and northwest Mississippi as well as west Tennessee.

Gerald Weissinger Chatham opened his law office in Hernando in 1932. With several expansions and remodels, the law firm has been at the same location since 1952. The elder Mr. Chatham was District Attorney from 1941- 1955 and was the Prosecutor in the infamous Emmitt Till Trial in 1955. Mr. Chatham's son, Gerald Wilborn Chatham, Sr. carried on the tradition of excellence and advocacy first established by his father. Gerald Wilborn Chatham, Sr. also served as District Attorney for 12 years and then practiced here at this firm until his election in 2010 as Circuit Court Judge of the 17th Judicial District in Northern Mississippi. Prior to his election as Circuit Judge, Mr. Chatham was listed in Best Lawyers in America and as a Preeminent Lawyer in Martindale-Hubble.

This fine tradition is carried on by the current lawyers of the of Chatham Damaré Pittman. Attorney Mary Lynn Damaré is a reserve Lieutenant Colonel and JAG (Judge Advocate) in the US Air Force. Prior to joining Chatham Damaré Pittman, Attorney Steven W. Pittman began his practice with a prominent Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Firm in Memphis. He has maintained his dual Mississippi/Tennessee law license since 1995. Both Mrs. Damaré and Mr. Pittman have top peer review ratings. Our members are licensed to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Mississippi and Tennessee, as well as Military Courts. Charles "Nick" Smith, a life-long resident of Tate County, Mississippi, joined the practice as an associate in 2010 and successfully passed both the Mississippi and Tennessee Bar Exams in the same year. We are happy to have him as an inspiring and bright young attorney.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Medical Malpractice

As a patient, you place a measure of trust into your physician's hands. Whether you were injured during a surgical procedure or feel your complaints were not taken seriously, if you or a loved one was injured because of a doctor's negligence, you have many questions. Among these questions, you want to know if you have any legal options. Chatham Damaré Pittman PLLC offers experienced and attentive legal help to people who have been harmed by medical malpractice.

- Medication Error

Prescription drugs and medications are dispensed countless times every day. As patients, and as consumers, individuals place a certain level of trust in the doctors who prescribe the medications, the manufacturers that make the medications and the pharmacies that sell the medications. When injuries, illnesses or deaths happen as a result of medication errors, entire families can be affected.

- Personal Injury

When is an accident not just an accident... when its effects cause lasting pain. An accident can affect your life forever. The physical effects of a car accident injury can be lasting. A medical misdiagnosis can prevent a patient from living a normal life. A patient can die after a surgical error.

- Nursing Home Neglect

When you made the decision to place your loved one in the care of a nursing home facility, you took the decision very seriously. No doubt, you researched and visited local nursing homes to ensure the choice you made was the best one for your parent, spouse or other loved one in need of living assistance. If your family member has sustained a serious injury, or has died, due to negligence or abuse in a nursing home, you probably have many questions. Most of all, you may be wondering how such a mistake was allowed to happen.

- Car Accident

If you have been injured in a car accident, you have many worries. You are stressed about the physical pain, how your recovery is progressing, how you will pay your medical bills, how you will support yourself if you are out of work and other expenses. At Chatham Damaré Pittman PLLC, we take the time to talk to you about your concerns. We provide personalized representation that is tailored to obtaining fair compensation for your unique losses.

- Truck Accidents

Truckers and trucking companies must follow a number of federal and state trucking regulations. These regulations help keep truckers and other motorists alike out of harm's way. Far too often, truck drivers and their employers overlook safety regulations in favor of profits. Innocent motorists pay the price, however, suffering catastrophic or even fatal injuries. Our firm, Chatham Damaré Pittman PLLC, has extensive experience handling truck accident claims. We provide skilled legal guidance to truck accident victims. If you have been injured by a trucker's negligent or purposeful actions, we can help.

- Divorce and Family Law

Divorce is an issue that many couples face today. If you are considering divorce, you need legal representation that recognizes the details and desires that make your situation unique. Our attorneys have helped many clients through divorce, and recognize that no two divorce cases are exactly alike. With that in mind, they do not handle all divorce cases the same. Individuals, marriages and circumstances are always different. They treat each divorce as individually as you are. One constant is the need for solid legal help.

- Child Custody and Visitation

Parents experiencing divorce have many concerns about their children. They have certain goals in mind regarding how their children will be raised, where they will live and how much time they will be able to spend with them. Chatham Damaré Pittman PLLC offers experienced and attentive legal help to parents at this time. We understand child custody can be an emotional issue and can be an intimidating process. With help from our firm, you can establish a child custody and visitation schedule that works for your family.

- Marital Property Division

Throughout your marriage, you accumulated material possessions, investments and debts. During divorce proceedings, marital property, assets and debts will be divided. If you involve an experienced law firm, you can ensure your interests and rights will be protected as property, assets and debt are divided. Chatham Damaré Pittman PLLC offers knowledgeable and effective legal guidance to people involved in marital property division.

- Criminal Defense

The criminal defense firm of Chatham Damaré Pittman, PLLC, is committed to providing knowledgeable and aggressive representation to individuals charged with a felony or misdemeanor. Our attorneys are experienced trial lawyers focused on litigation. With extensive experience in local, state, federal, and military courts, you can be confident that our lawyers will aggressively fight for your rights.

- DUI Defense

If you have been charged with drunk driving, you have rights. Although many people see DUI as a minor criminal matter, it can have lifelong consequences. If you have been arrested for and charged with DUI, you have rights. You need to protect those rights by seeking the assistance of an experienced criminal defense attorney like those at Chatham Damaré Pittman PLLC. From our offices in Hernando, we offer experienced DUI defense services to people throughout north and northwest Mississippi and west Tennessee.

- Motor Vehicle Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents cause the loss of time, property, health and even life. Such accidents occur because of elements including driver error, negligence, manufacturing defects and dangerous weather. No matter what the specific cause or result, a crash can turn a normal day into a prolonged struggle. Speaking with a lawyer can help you sort out your rights, your options and your future. Contact an attorney from Chatham Damare Pittman PLLC in Hernando, Mississippi, to find out more.