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Attorneys
Jerry Mills, Senior Partner
After clerking for the Mississippi Supreme Court following his graduation from law school, Mr. Mills started work with Judge “Red” Pyle where he began developing his specialty in the area of municipal annexation. Now, having litigated dozens of annexation cases from all corners of the state at both the trial and appellate levels, Mr. Mills has literally helped shape our state’s law in this area. Mr. Mills enjoys an AV Preeminent Peer Rating of 5/5.0 on Martindale Hubbell lawyer rating system, and he has been named one of the nation’s best lawyers in the areas of zoning and land use. He also currently serves as general counsel for the City of Ridgeland, the City of Byram and the City of Gluckstadt. In his spare time, he enjoys fly fishing for trout and spending time with his five grandchildren.
John Scanlon, Partner
Following his 2005 graduation from Mississippi College School of Law where he was heavily involved in Moot Court and served as the Editor of the law student newspaper, Mr. Scanlon spent a year as a judicial law clerk at the Mississippi Supreme Court for Justice George Carlson, followed by two years of practicing exclusively in civil litigation representing individuals in negligence and tort actions. Mr. Scanlon has a current focus in municipal and local government law, zoning, land use, and annexation, but also enjoys a varied practice outside of those areas. He currently serves as general counsel for the City of Ridgeland, the City of Byram, and the City of Gluckstadt. Mr. Scanlon also works as the city prosecutor in Byram Municipal Court, trying criminal misdemeanors and violations of city ordinances. Mr. Scanlon has taught Appellate Advocacy and Legal Writing as an adjunct professor at his law school.
Zachary Giddy, Associate
Mr. Giddy is a 2021 cum laude graduate of the Mississippi College School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Giddy served as a DUI Division Legal Clerk in the Office of the Attorney General, and a Legal Intern for the Mississippi Department of Transportation. In addition to his professional roles during law school, Mr. Giddy was an active law student, serving as the Moot Court Finance Chair, a Dean's Ambassador, member of the International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi, and member of the Christian, Family, Business, Agricultural and Sport & Entertainment Law Societies. Mr. Giddy practices in the areas of municipal and local government law, general litigation, and appeals.
Edwin L. Pittman, Of Counsel
He has been known by many statewide-office titles, but in private practice, Justice Pittman has worked in the areas of personal injury and medical malpractice. Before joining Mills, Scanlon, Dye and Pittman, Justice Pittman served our state as a state senator, State Treasurer, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and most recently, Mississippi Supreme Court Justice, where he eventually headed the Court as Chief Justice. He remains highly involved with his alma mater, the University of Southern Mississippi.
Office Staff
Melissa "Missy" Huddleston, Paralegal
Katherine Mills Scanlon, Office Manager
Katherine Mills Scanlon, Office Manager
Missy grew up in Jackson and has lived in Ridgeland since 1985. She attended Hinds Community College where she obtained an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies. Missy came to the firm in 1988 when she started as receptionist and transitioned into a legal secretary/paralegal position soon thereafter. She spent her early years in the f
Missy grew up in Jackson and has lived in Ridgeland since 1985. She attended Hinds Community College where she obtained an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies. Missy came to the firm in 1988 when she started as receptionist and transitioned into a legal secretary/paralegal position soon thereafter. She spent her early years in the firm with her main work focused on real estate transactions. With her long-standing tenure, Missy has since worked with the firm’s lawyers in all areas of law and with the firm’s specialized area of municipal law, Missy has worked closely with numerous municipal officials and personnel.
Katherine Mills Scanlon, Office Manager
Katherine Mills Scanlon, Office Manager
Katherine Mills Scanlon, Office Manager
Katherine has worked in strategic marketing since 2006 and joined Mills Scanlon in 2021. After earning an M.B.A. from the University of Mississippi, she joined the marketing team at a large architectural and engineering firm in Jackson. In addition to her work there, Katherine worked in marketing for a telecommunication company, a marketi
Katherine has worked in strategic marketing since 2006 and joined Mills Scanlon in 2021. After earning an M.B.A. from the University of Mississippi, she joined the marketing team at a large architectural and engineering firm in Jackson. In addition to her work there, Katherine worked in marketing for a telecommunication company, a marketing agency serving economic development clients, and an international non-profit organization focusing on scholastic scholarship.