In 1983, Congress passed legislation that designated MLK Day to be a federal holiday and a national day of service. It is considered a “day on, not a day off”. Every MLK Day, Provost Umphrey staff and attorneys volunteer their time to local non-profits and organizations in an effort to move closer to Dr. King’s vision of a “beloved community”. Dr. King had a dream of breaking social barriers that would unite a community by empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and creating...

Trial law firm Provost Umphrey L.L.P. helps bring extra Christmas cheer to teens and young children facing life-threatening illnesses.As part of its annual Christmas community outreach project, the attorneys and staff at Provost Umphrey fulfilled the Christmas dreams of families with children diagnosed with cancer and other terminal illnesses. Participants were selected after letters were sent to schools in Jefferson County notifying the communities about the project; interested parents then...

NASHVILLE, Tennessee – The publishers of Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers magazine have named Provost Umphrey attorney W. Michael Hamilton to the 2018 list of top lawyers in the Mid-South, a designation he has earned annually since 2014.Mr. Hamilton heads the Nashville office of Provost Umphrey L.L.P. and primarily focuses on legal issues related to employee benefits, which earned him the Super Lawyers honors. He also handles plaintiffs’ personal injury and civil litigation. His clients include...

Provost Umphrey encourages the community to vote. The freedom to choose who you want to represent you is your right, and we want you to exercise that right. Go vote!Click your county below for list of voting locations.Jefferson CountyOrange CountyHardin County...

US News – Best Lawyers honors Beaumont firm for courtroom accomplishments BEAUMONT, Texas – Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P., has earned recognition in the 2019 Best Law Firms listing published by U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America, marking the 11th year in a row the firm has been recognized for its outstanding trial expertise. Provost Umphrey received a Metropolitan Tier 1 designation for its work with plaintiffs involved in mass torts, class actions, personal injury and...

Firm attorneys Chris Kirchmer, J. Keith Hyde earn Lawyer of the Year honors BEAUMONT, Texas – Trial law firm Provost Umphrey, L.L.P., is pleased to announce that 14 attorneys have been selected to the Best Lawyers in America for its 2019 edition. Two lawyers were singled out for Lawyer of the Year honors in Beaumont. Chris Kirchmer earned the distinction for his work in class actions and mass tort litigation on behalf of plaintiffs, with additional honors for personal injury and product...

A federal judge has certified a class action lawsuit involving nurse practitioners and physician assistants accusing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs of failing to pay overtime since 2006.