team-member

Jay Kilpatrick

Ridgeland, MS

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

English

About

I practice primarily in the area of personal injury, representing individuals injured as a result of any type of accident or premises situation. I have significant experience in cases involving 18-wheeler accidents, other large accidents, and automobile defects. In addition, I have developed a maritime practice, and represented companies and individual clients in connection with the Deepwater Horizon disaster. I have been instrumental in orchastrating the recovery of millions of dollars for my clients during my career in just about every type of personal injury case imaginable including the largest known settlement for an offshore death.  I also practice in the area of domestic law where I represent people in all aspects of divorce and child custody in our Chancery Courts. I have successfully argued before the Fifth Circuit on three separate occasions and was featured in the July 2006 edition of the ABA Journal. I am rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, a member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and has been listed a Mid-South Rising Star by Super Lawyers 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014; as well as a Super Lawyer in 2017. I received my J.D. from the University of Mississippi in 2000, graduating magna cum laude. I was a shareholder with Young Wells Williams P.A. located in Ridgeland, Mississippi for many years prior to partnering with Kobs & Philley, PLLC in May of 2016.

Practices Areas

Personal Injury

Divorce and separation

Language

English

Contact

Kobs & Philley, PLLC216 W. Jackson St.Ridgeland, MS, 39157216 W. Jackson St.Ridgeland, MS, 39157

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Rene
December 3, 2018

Jay Kilpatrick represented me after being involved in an automobile accident. My experience with Jay has been excellent. I felt like my best interest was always his top priority. It was clear to me that he values integrity and doing what is right above all else. He was easy to reach and I honestly feel like I have known him for years. I am very pleased with the results of my personal injury case.

anonymous
June 15, 2017

Jay was a very professional, and very thorough attorney for me. He was sure to keep me involved on the details of my case. I was very satisfied with the services provided.

Dan
April 27, 2017

I engaged the services of Kobs-Philley to provide assistance resolving a claim on behalf of my father who had suffered injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident. After it became evident that efforts to resolve the claim fairly and amicably without legal representation was an act of futility, the Kobs-Philley firm was highly recommended to us by other attorneys in the state. It became necessary to file a lawsuit to seek an appropriate remedy. I stepped in as executor of the estate when my father passed away while the matter was still pending. The case was assigned to Jay Kilpatrick, who provided exceptional legal representation and expedient results well beyond what my father or I could have ever achieved without his help. Mr. Kilpatrick was attentive and knowledgeable of the law applicable for this type of legal matter. I highly recommend Mr. Kilpatrick and the Kobs-Philley Law Firm. Dan

Jason
April 27, 2017

I have worked with Jay on several cases over they years. He is awesome. Besides being professional, responsive, and very smart, Jay has an uncanny ability to develop and execute a winning strategy. Jay is a terrific lawyer and an even better person.

Yancy
April 26, 2017

Jay provided an excellent legal result by diligent preparation, keen legal analysis and weighing the risks and benefits of proceeding to trial. He is a great communicator and works well with the courts.

Kurt
April 26, 2017

I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Jay in and outside the courtroom. Jay is an excellent trial lawyer and an even better person. I have always been impressed at the amount of time that Jay puts into preparing his client's case for trial. I continue to work with Jay every opportunity I get.

Kenneth
April 26, 2017

I have been working alongside Jay for many years. He is very knowledgeable about the law and a tremendous talent in the courtroom. Jay has always been timely in court appearances and in responding to the various tasks associated with our profession, even when I have been against him on cases. Jay cares about what he does, and he does a great job for his clients. I have witnessed it first hand, and I have always been impressed with his courtroom demeanor, his preparation and his presentation

Bob
February 12, 2016

Mr. Kilpatrick was an incredible attorney for my family. I had a complicated jurisdictional custody case. My prior attorney from the previous state recommended him and I couldn't have been happier. Jay took on my case with no issues and helped me through from start to a successful trial. Mr. Kilpatrick is very thorough on his research and strives to present the best case and evidence for the court and opposing council. I could tell that everyone at the courthouse, especially the judge, viewed Jay with very high respect and that's most certainly because of the type and quality of work he had done and shown them in the past. Above all though, Jay answered his phone, made himself available, and personally talked to me on every single instance that I needed his help.

Emily
September 24, 2015

Hired Jay as my lawyer in a custody case and he did a remarkable job. has proven to be extremely competent, responsive, hard working, and effective! Highly recommend!!

Karen
May 6, 2015

Jay is always informative and helpful. He kept our best interest at the forefront at all times and continuously kept in contact with us to keep us updated with what was happening in our case. If he did not know the answer to any question that was posed, he was able to find out quickly and respond accordingly. He is professional yet friendly and relatable.

Rene
December 3, 2018

Jay Kilpatrick represented me after being involved in an automobile accident. My experience with Jay has been excellent. I felt like my best interest was always his top priority. It was clear to me that he values integrity and doing what is right above all else. He was easy to reach and I honestly feel like I have known him for years. I am very pleased with the results of my personal injury case.

anonymous
June 15, 2017

Jay was a very professional, and very thorough attorney for me. He was sure to keep me involved on the details of my case. I was very satisfied with the services provided.

Dan
April 27, 2017

I engaged the services of Kobs-Philley to provide assistance resolving a claim on behalf of my father who had suffered injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident. After it became evident that efforts to resolve the claim fairly and amicably without legal representation was an act of futility, the Kobs-Philley firm was highly recommended to us by other attorneys in the state. It became necessary to file a lawsuit to seek an appropriate remedy. I stepped in as executor of the estate when my father passed away while the matter was still pending. The case was assigned to Jay Kilpatrick, who provided exceptional legal representation and expedient results well beyond what my father or I could have ever achieved without his help. Mr. Kilpatrick was attentive and knowledgeable of the law applicable for this type of legal matter. I highly recommend Mr. Kilpatrick and the Kobs-Philley Law Firm. Dan

Jason
April 27, 2017

I have worked with Jay on several cases over they years. He is awesome. Besides being professional, responsive, and very smart, Jay has an uncanny ability to develop and execute a winning strategy. Jay is a terrific lawyer and an even better person.

Yancy
April 26, 2017

Jay provided an excellent legal result by diligent preparation, keen legal analysis and weighing the risks and benefits of proceeding to trial. He is a great communicator and works well with the courts.

Kurt
April 26, 2017

I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Jay in and outside the courtroom. Jay is an excellent trial lawyer and an even better person. I have always been impressed at the amount of time that Jay puts into preparing his client's case for trial. I continue to work with Jay every opportunity I get.

Kenneth
April 26, 2017

I have been working alongside Jay for many years. He is very knowledgeable about the law and a tremendous talent in the courtroom. Jay has always been timely in court appearances and in responding to the various tasks associated with our profession, even when I have been against him on cases. Jay cares about what he does, and he does a great job for his clients. I have witnessed it first hand, and I have always been impressed with his courtroom demeanor, his preparation and his presentation

Bob
February 12, 2016

Mr. Kilpatrick was an incredible attorney for my family. I had a complicated jurisdictional custody case. My prior attorney from the previous state recommended him and I couldn't have been happier. Jay took on my case with no issues and helped me through from start to a successful trial. Mr. Kilpatrick is very thorough on his research and strives to present the best case and evidence for the court and opposing council. I could tell that everyone at the courthouse, especially the judge, viewed Jay with very high respect and that's most certainly because of the type and quality of work he had done and shown them in the past. Above all though, Jay answered his phone, made himself available, and personally talked to me on every single instance that I needed his help.

Emily
September 24, 2015

Hired Jay as my lawyer in a custody case and he did a remarkable job. has proven to be extremely competent, responsive, hard working, and effective! Highly recommend!!

Karen
May 6, 2015

Jay is always informative and helpful. He kept our best interest at the forefront at all times and continuously kept in contact with us to keep us updated with what was happening in our case. If he did not know the answer to any question that was posed, he was able to find out quickly and respond accordingly. He is professional yet friendly and relatable.

Rene
December 3, 2018

Jay Kilpatrick represented me after being involved in an automobile accident. My experience with Jay has been excellent. I felt like my best interest was always his top priority. It was clear to me that he values integrity and doing what is right above all else. He was easy to reach and I honestly feel like I have known him for years. I am very pleased with the results of my personal injury case.

anonymous
June 15, 2017

Jay was a very professional, and very thorough attorney for me. He was sure to keep me involved on the details of my case. I was very satisfied with the services provided.

Dan
April 27, 2017

I engaged the services of Kobs-Philley to provide assistance resolving a claim on behalf of my father who had suffered injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident. After it became evident that efforts to resolve the claim fairly and amicably without legal representation was an act of futility, the Kobs-Philley firm was highly recommended to us by other attorneys in the state. It became necessary to file a lawsuit to seek an appropriate remedy. I stepped in as executor of the estate when my father passed away while the matter was still pending. The case was assigned to Jay Kilpatrick, who provided exceptional legal representation and expedient results well beyond what my father or I could have ever achieved without his help. Mr. Kilpatrick was attentive and knowledgeable of the law applicable for this type of legal matter. I highly recommend Mr. Kilpatrick and the Kobs-Philley Law Firm. Dan

Jason
April 27, 2017

I have worked with Jay on several cases over they years. He is awesome. Besides being professional, responsive, and very smart, Jay has an uncanny ability to develop and execute a winning strategy. Jay is a terrific lawyer and an even better person.

Yancy
April 26, 2017

Jay provided an excellent legal result by diligent preparation, keen legal analysis and weighing the risks and benefits of proceeding to trial. He is a great communicator and works well with the courts.

Kurt
April 26, 2017

I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Jay in and outside the courtroom. Jay is an excellent trial lawyer and an even better person. I have always been impressed at the amount of time that Jay puts into preparing his client's case for trial. I continue to work with Jay every opportunity I get.

Kenneth
April 26, 2017

I have been working alongside Jay for many years. He is very knowledgeable about the law and a tremendous talent in the courtroom. Jay has always been timely in court appearances and in responding to the various tasks associated with our profession, even when I have been against him on cases. Jay cares about what he does, and he does a great job for his clients. I have witnessed it first hand, and I have always been impressed with his courtroom demeanor, his preparation and his presentation

Bob
February 12, 2016

Mr. Kilpatrick was an incredible attorney for my family. I had a complicated jurisdictional custody case. My prior attorney from the previous state recommended him and I couldn't have been happier. Jay took on my case with no issues and helped me through from start to a successful trial. Mr. Kilpatrick is very thorough on his research and strives to present the best case and evidence for the court and opposing council. I could tell that everyone at the courthouse, especially the judge, viewed Jay with very high respect and that's most certainly because of the type and quality of work he had done and shown them in the past. Above all though, Jay answered his phone, made himself available, and personally talked to me on every single instance that I needed his help.

Emily
September 24, 2015

Hired Jay as my lawyer in a custody case and he did a remarkable job. has proven to be extremely competent, responsive, hard working, and effective! Highly recommend!!

Karen
May 6, 2015

Jay is always informative and helpful. He kept our best interest at the forefront at all times and continuously kept in contact with us to keep us updated with what was happening in our case. If he did not know the answer to any question that was posed, he was able to find out quickly and respond accordingly. He is professional yet friendly and relatable.