William W. Simmons

Will Simmons is a Meridian native and has been with Glover, Young, Hammack, Walton and Simmons, PLLC since 2002. Prior to joining the firm, Will practiced in Gulfport, Mississippi for four years. He graduated from Millsaps College where he double majored in business and history. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Mississippi in 1998. While in law school he was a member of Phi Delta Phi and the Moot Court Board.

Will's practice focuses primarily on civil litigation on the defense side. He has trial and appellate experience in state and federal courts. He has litigated commercial disputes, trucking accidents, automobile accidents and claims against government entities. In addition to his trial work, Will routinely advises businesses on a variety of legal topics, including contract issues, risk management and employment issues.

Will has served as the President of the Lauderdale County Bar Association. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Young Lawyers Division of the Mississippi Bar. He is a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association.

Will is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He has served on the vestry of his church and currently works on several committees. He has served as the President of the Rotary Club of Meridian, the board of Hope Village for Children, and currently serves on the board of Care Lodge Domestic Violence Shelter.

Will's wife, the former Edie King of Birmingham, is a teacher with Meridian Public Schools. They have two daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, hunting and golf.

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