NASHVILLE, Tennessee – The publishers of Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers magazine have named Provost Umphrey attorney W. Michael Hamilton to the 2020 list of top lawyers in the Mid-South, a designation he has earned annually since 2014. Heading the Nashville office of Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P., Mr. Hamilton 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...

BEAUMONT, Texas – Provost Umphrey Law Firm, LLP has earned a place in the 2021 Best Law Firms guide by U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America, marking the 13th year in a row the firm has received such recognition. Provost Umphrey earned top rankings in the Beaumont metro area for representing plaintiffs in mass torts and class actions, personal injury and product liability litigation. The Nashville office earned recognition for labor and employment litigation. To learn about...

Provost Umphrey Law Firm, LLP encourages the community to vote. Exercising your right to vote is the freedom to choose who you want to represent you. It is your voice. The future of our nation’s, counties’, and cities’ leadership depends on who turns out to vote. So, make sure to exercise your right to vote on November 3, 2020, and encourage those around you to vote. Click your county below for a list of voting locations on Election Day: Chambers County Hardin County Jefferson County Orange...

BEAUMONT, Texas – Nine attorneys with Beaumont-based Provost Umphrey Law Firm, LLP, have earned recognition in the 2020 Texas Super Lawyers guide published by Thomson Reuters. Firm equity partner Bryan O. Blevins Jr. has been recognized for his work representing plaintiffs injured by consumer products. Equity partners Edward D. Fisher, Joe J. Fisher II, D’Juana Parks, and James E. Payne made the prestigious annual listing for their representation of plaintiffs involved in various personal...

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone globally in most aspects of life. While dealing with the constant uncertainty that this pandemic brings, we also are continuously battling the realities of everyday life, and unfortunately, car accidents are a part of that. Being involved in a car accident during these times can be incredibly frustrating with additional red tape. Our firm is here to help you navigate these circumstances and provide you with optimal legal support. Fortunately, our...

Provost Umphrey is proud of our hard-working lawyers that continuously fight for our clients year after year. Equity Partner Bryan Blevins has been with the firm for 30 years and has settled and won many cases, helping countless clients get the justice they deserve. We sat down with Bryan and asked him a few things he’s taken away during his tenure here at Provost Umphrey Law Firm. Q: What made you want to pursue a career in the legal field? A: Growing up, I had the opportunity through my dad...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, we saw most of our area was spared, but unfortunately there is still significant damage to property throughout east Texas. With property damage, comes insurance claims. The claims process can seem very daunting, especially when there is significant destruction to your home and property. Read on to learn your legal rights as an insured property owner with references to your Consumer Bill of Rights that you can use going through the claims process. ...

BEAUMONT – Two Provost Umphrey attorneys have been named Lawyer of the Year for their respective practice groups as part of the Best Lawyers in America 2021 honors. Equity Partner James E. Payne earned this distinction for his work in product liability litigation on behalf of plaintiffs, with additional honors for plaintiffs’ personal injury litigation. Attorney Keith Hyde earned Lawyer of the Year for his work in mass torts and class actions on behalf of plaintiffs with additional recognition...

Today we recognize those known as “whistleblowers” who are brave enough to report fraudulent government contract claims. The False Claims Act, also known as the “Lincoln Law”, is a whistleblower statute that allows private citizens to bring qui tam lawsuits against entities that defraud the government. This Act empowers whistleblowers, also known as relators, to recover damages and penalties on the government’s behalf. This law also provides whistleblowers a reward of 15-30% of the government’s...