Wells Marble & Hurst | Attorney Roy H. Liddell

Roy H. Liddell

Roy Liddell represents clients ranging from small businesses to large companies in cases involving business disputes, significant accidents, claims of fraud and bad faith insurance defense litigation. He describes his approach to litigation as "getting cases into federal court if possible, seeking early resolution when feasible, and vigorously defending cases where necessary.”

In dealings with clients, Roy emphasizes personal attention and clear communication. "I want clients to know that I understand and appreciate their personal stake in the outcome of their cases. They need to know we sincerely care about that outcome and will work diligently for the best possible result.”

Roy has tried numerous cases to verdict, including a recent case in which he secured a defense verdict in a multi-million dollar contract claim by a hospital against a managed care company. Roy also recently obtained a defense verdict for a trucking company in an action alleging wrongful death in an accident. Roy's appellate experience includes obtaining reversal of a $38,000,000 verdict against an insurance company accused of bad faith in handling an insurance claim.

A native Jacksonian, Roy earned a B.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and the J.D. from the University of Mississippi School of Law. In 2007, 2008 and 2009, he was selected as a Mid-South Super Lawyer.

Current Employment Position:

Member

Areas of Practice:

General Litigation

Business Litigation

Transportation Law and Litigation

Insurance Law and Litigation

Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights

Litigation Percentage:

95% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions:

Mississippi, 1986

Alabama, 1986

U.S. District Court Southern District of Mississippi, 1986

U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1986

Education:

University of Mississippi School of Law

Oxford, Mississippi, 1986, J.D.

University of Texas

Austin, Texas, 1983, B.B.A.

Representative Cases:

Adair v. Lease Partners, Inc., 587 F.3d 238 (5^th Cir. 2009)

Solanki v. Ervin, 21 So. 3d 552 (Miss. 2009)

Hill v. Aetna Life Ins. Co., 546 F. Supp. 2d 343 (S.D. Miss. 2008)

Schultz v. Progressive Health, Life & Disability Benefits Plan, 481 F. Supp. 2d 594 (S.D. Miss. 2007)

Prudential Ins. Co. of Am. v. Stewart, 969 So. 2d 17 (Miss. 2007)

James v. S. Pioneer Ins. Co., No. 2:05cv2161KS-MTP, 2006 WL 2943159 (S.D. Miss. Oct. 13, 2006)

Mem’l Hosp. at Gulfport v. Aetna Health Mgmt., Inc., No. 1:04CV709, 2006 WL 568703 (S.D. Miss. Mar. 7, 2006)

Hudson v. Aetna Ins. Co., No. 2:04CV399-KS-JMR, 2006 WL 463129 (S.D. Miss. Feb. 24, 2006)

Baptist Mem’l Hosp.-Desoto, Inc. v. Crain Auto., Inc., 457 F. Supp. 2d 702 (N.D. Miss. 2006)

Schultz v. Progressive Health, Life & Disability Benefits Plan, 380 F. Supp. 2d 780 (S.D. Miss. 2005)

Cuevas v. Prudential Ins. Co., No. 1:03CV901LG-RHW, 2005 WL 1027190 (S.D. Miss. Mar. 26, 2005)

Dubose v. Prudential Ins. Co. of Am., 85 F. App’x 371 (5^th Cir. 2003)

Wilkinson v. Haworth, 186 F. Supp. 2d 687 (S.D. Miss. 2002)

Butler v. Trustmark Ins. Co., 211 F. Supp. 2d 803 (S.D. Miss. 2002)

Wright v. Anthem Life Ins. Co. of Ind., No. CIV.A. 399CV33-P-A, 2000 WL 870807 (N.D. Miss. June 14, 2000)

Kirksey v. Am. Bankers Ins. Co. of Fla., 114 F. Supp. 2d 526 (S.D. Miss. 2000)

Craft v. Northbrook Life Ins. Co., 813 F. Supp. 464 (S.D. Miss. 1993)

Honors and Awards: Mid-South Super Lawyer - 2007, 2008 and 2009


Professional Associations and Memberships:: Hinds County Bar Association; Member; American Bar Association; Member; Mississippi State Bar Association; Member; Alabama State Bar Association; Member; Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association; Member; Defense Research Institute; Liaison, Life Health and Disability Committee; Trucking Industry Defense Association
Fraternities/Sororities:: Phi Delta Phi
Birth Information:: 1960, Jackson, Mississippi
Community Involvement:: Served on the adjunct faculty of Belhaven University (formerly Belhaven College) as an instructor of Business Law.