Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC

08/20/2026

Congratulations to the Brunini attorneys recognized in the 2027 editions of Best Lawyers.

Of our 32 attorneys recognized, eight were named “Lawyer of the Year:”

- Cody Bailey: Litigation - Construction
- William Drinkwater : Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Real Estate
- Karen Howell: Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Sam Kelly: Construction Law
- James McCullough: Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
- M. Patrick McDowell: Litigation - Securities
- William Penick : Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Gene Wasson: Energy Law, Oil and Gas Law

Selected through an extensive peer review process, we’re proud to be recognized among the 5% of attorneys included nationwide.

https://www.brunini.com/32-brunini-attorneys-recognized-in-2027-editions-of-best-lawyers/

08/12/2026

In honor of his late wife Jean Seymour Yarbrough, our colleague Ron Yarbrough recently made a generous gift to the University of Mississippi Medical Centerr, which will help bring world-class cancer treatment closer to home for Mississippi families.

We are proud to know and work with Ron—one of the best.

A $1 million gift of appreciated stock to the University of Mississippi Medical Center will bring world-class cancer treatment closer to home for Mississippi families while honoring the donor’s wife.

08/07/2026

Last week, the Brunini team traded the office for the kitchen, donning chefs' aprons at The Farmer's Table in Livingston to prepare a meal together using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

The evening also gave us an opportunity to celebrate our summer associates, Shawn Jackson, Allison Mayo, and Mary Grace Nelson. We are grateful for the contributions they made this summer and wish them all the best as they head back to law school!

07/31/2026

At Brunini, our people are what make our firm such a special place to work.

This month, we celebrated team members with July birthdays and work anniversaries. We're grateful for their hard work, commitment, and the impact they make every day. Thank you for everything you do!

07/30/2026

We are proud to have sponsored the Robert Sanford Folds of Honor Golf Tournament earlier this month, supporting educational scholarships for the spouses and children of America's fallen and disabled service members and first responders.

It was a great day on the course connecting with other community leaders and an honor to support such a meaningful mission.

Thank you to everyone who made this incredible event possible, and a special thanks to Mitchell Distributing for capturing the day with these great photos.

07/28/2026

The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Trump v. Slaughter echoes concerns Brunini attorney Curt Hébert, Jr. raised nearly 30 years ago in a dissent from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's decision involving the Edwards Dam. In his dissent, Hébert warned that independent agencies like FERC should faithfully implement the authority delegated by Congress, not make policy of their own.

Although Trump v. Slaughter involves the Federal Trade Commission, the Supreme Court's reasoning raises important questions for other independent agencies, including FERC, whose longstanding independence may now face increased constitutional scrutiny.

In our latest post, we examine how the decision could reshape the regulatory landscape for the energy industry and what companies can do to prepare.

https://www.brunini.com/what-trump-v-slaughter-means-for-the-energy-industry/

07/27/2026

We are proud to share that Brunini has signed a 15-year lease extension at Pinnacle @ Jackson Place for approximately 42,000 square feet, with options to expand as we continue to grow.

Our firm has been proud to call the Jackson community home for over 75 years of our more than 130-year history, and we maintain an enduring commitment to the Jackson Metro area, our clients, and the continued growth and vibrancy of Mississippi’s capital city.

As noted in the Clarion Ledger, this lease renewal represents another vote of confidence for downtown Jackson at a time when business leaders, property owners, and public officials continue efforts to stabilize and revitalize the city's central business district.

We look forward to building on our legacy and supporting its continued success for generations to come.

Brunini Grantham Grower and Hewes signed a 15 year lease extension at The Pinnacle Building in downtown Jackson.

07/24/2026

Congratulations to Brunini attorney Steve Carmody on being named a Fellow of the The Mississippi Bar Foundation. The foundation’s highest honor, only 10% of Mississippi attorneys are eligible for the designation, and are chosen through peer recognition, considering their professionalism, competence, leadership, dedication, and commitment to public and professional service.

This well-deserved recognition reflects Steve's longstanding commitment to excellence in the legal profession and his meaningful contributions to the clients, colleagues, and communities he serves.

https://www.brunini.com/brunini-attorney-stephen-carmody-named-a-fellow-of-the-mississippi-bar-foundation/

07/23/2026

Congratulations to Brunini attorneys Lynne Green and Jody Varner on being ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth Law in Mississippi.

Based on extensive independent research, including client and peer feedback, the guide recognizes the world's leading professional advisors serving high-net-worth individuals and families.

We are proud of this recognition as a testament to the trust our clients place in us to help protect, manage, and transfer their assets.

https://www.brunini.com/brunini-attorneys-recognized-in-chambers-high-net-worth-guide-2026-for-private-wealth-law-in-mississippi/

07/22/2026

Jackson is rising!! Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC, one of Mississippi's largest and longest-established law firms, has signed a 15-year lease extension at Pinnacle @ Jackson Place, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to downtown Jackson. The firm will occupy approximately 42,000 square feet, with options to expand as it grows.

Property owner Kumar Bhavanasi, founder and CEO of First Tek, called the long-term commitment a “strong vote of confidence in both Pinnacle @ Jackson Place and the future of downtown Jackson as a premier place to do business.

"For more than seventy-five years, our firm has been proud to call the Jackson community home," said James McCullough, managing partner of Brunini. "Extending our lease for another 15 years reflects our enduring commitment to the Jackson Metro area, our clients, and the continued growth and vibrancy of Mississippi’s capital city. We look forward to building on our legacy and supporting its continued success for generations to come."