Wilkins Patterson Pumphrey Stephenson Younger Garrard & Ketchings P.A.

08/24/2025

From boxing to unloading and beyond, it was a whirlwind week of moving at Wilkins Patterson! Shout out to McCorquodale Transfer, Reid Felder & Sam McMullan for their assistance. We are so excited to be at 690 Towne Centre Blvd in Ridgeland, Ms.

08/08/2025

Shareholder Nick Garrard was a guest on the Shed Geek Podcast in a recent episode titled “RTO Contracts: Protecting Your Shed Business from Legal Pitfalls.”

From the episode show notes:

Ever wonder what happens when a rent-to-own customer stops paying? Or what legal pitfalls could be lurking in your contracts? The shed industry faces unique legal challenges that can make or break your business.

Attorney Nick Garrard joins us to share his 12 years of legal expertise in the rent-to-own shed industry. What began as a single case in 2012 has grown into a specialized practice serving shed businesses across the country. Nick breaks down the most common legal issues he encounters—from the dangers of “bootleg contracts” to the murky concept of “breach of peace” during repossessions.

Ever wonder what happens when a rent-to-own customer stops paying? Or what legal pitfalls could be lurking in your contracts? The shed industry faces unique ...

08/07/2025

08/06/2025

05/16/2023

We are hiring a legal assistant at Wilkins Patterson Smith Pumphrey & Stephenson, P.A.! Contact Karen at 601.366.4343/[email protected] to apply.

05/08/2023

Wilkins Patterson, PA, a full-service general defense firm, has an immediate opening for a litigation paralegal secretary in its Jackson, Mississippi Office. The successful candidate will have experience performing the following tasks: Assisting attorneys in all areas of client representation including drafting correspondence and pleadings; preparing discovery and discovery responses; document management (including maintaining and updating physical and electronic internal files); document production; preparing for and summarizing depositions; preparing for mediation, arbitration, and trial, and supporting attorneys at trial. The successful candidate must have knowledge of court rules, proficiency in paper and e-filing (state and federal) and knowledge of court websites and research skills. Candidates should possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills. Each candidate must be able to handle multiple projects at the same time, and be willing to work overtime if necessary. Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted.
Wilkins Patterson is an equal opportunity employer. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. As such, it is the strict practice and policy of the firm not to discriminate against any applicant, employee, or other individual or entity on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, s*x, s*xual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, national origin, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any of the referenced characteristics. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Email [email protected] or call 601.366.4343 to submit your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process. We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.