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msbar.org is the official website of The Mississippi Bar, the licensing authority for attorneys practicing in Mississippi and the state's professional organization for lawyers. It serves two audiences at once: the public, who can use it to find legal help and learn how to choose a lawyer, and attorneys, who rely on it for member resources, continuing legal education (CLE), and bar news. If you need to verify a Mississippi lawyer, find a legal resource, or manage a Mississippi law practice, this is the starting point.
What The Mississippi Bar is
The Mississippi Bar describes itself as the professional organization for attorneys in Mississippi. Its stated mission is "Promoting Our Profession. Protecting The Public." In practice, that means it combines two roles:
- Licensing authority — it is the official body for attorneys licensed to practice in Mississippi.
- Professional organization — it promotes excellence in the legal profession through education, ethics, and outreach.
This dual role is why the site mixes regulatory news (such as notices of suspension or disbarment) with practical support for lawyers and public-facing guidance.
What you can do on the site
For the public
The site's public-facing tools are aimed at people who need legal information or a lawyer:
- Member Directory — look up attorneys.
- How To Select A Lawyer — guidance on choosing representation.
- Your Guide To The Law — general legal information.
- Pro Bono Resources — a dedicated page for free or reduced-cost legal help.
For attorneys
Members can access practice-management and career support, including:
- CLE — continuing legal education.
- Law Practice Management — resources for running a practice, planning for the future, member discounts on professional tools and services, self-assessments for career transitions, and past economic surveys.
- Bar news and ethics opinions — announcements, plus ethics opinions now searchable on vLex Fastcase.
News, events, and notices
The site publishes regulatory and community updates alongside its resources. Examples visible on the homepage include:
| Type | Example |
|---|---|
| Disciplinary notice | Notice of Disbarment: Martin De Porres Perkins |
| Disciplinary notice | Notice of Suspension: Jarrod D. Mumford |
| Announcement | Registration Open for Portugal Trip – May 2027 |
| Announcement | Bar Ethics Opinions Now Searchable on vLex Fastcase |
| Event | Bridge the Gap: Rule 3 New Lawyer Program (Part 1) |
| Event | The Top Ten Trust Accounting Blunders: How to Avoid a Grievance |
| Event | New Retiree Reemployment Law |
Events are listed with dates and times, and some are marked as virtual. A full calendar and a "view more" option are available for both news and events.
When to use msbar.org
Use it if you need to:
- Confirm that a lawyer is licensed in Mississippi (via the Member Directory).
- Find guidance on selecting a lawyer or general legal information.
- Locate pro bono legal resources.
- Access CLE, practice-management tools, or ethics opinions as an attorney.
- Check disciplinary notices or upcoming bar events.
The site is also explicit about accessibility: it maintains an Accessibility Commitment, so users with accessibility needs have a stated channel for that concern.