Richard Filce is known across the region for his calm, methodical approach and meticulous attention to analytical details when guiding clients through complex estate planning structures, probate pathways, and civil court actions.
Strategic legal solutions backed by decades of proven results across Mississippi.
Comprehensive construction of custom wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, asset preservation channels, and advanced healthcare directives tailored to your unique objectives.
Estate Planning & Probate →Thoughtful, methodical, and legally sound guidance facilitating executors and families seamlessly through Mississippi chancery court probate workflows.
Estates & Probate Services →Meticulous and deeply prepared representation handling property, contractual disputes, fiduciary accountability, and commercial trial litigation.
Civil Litigation Services →Richard Filce graduated magna cum laude from Tulane Law School in 1996, where he served as Managing Editor of the Sports Lawyers Journal and was named a member of the Order of the Coif, the national honor society recognizing the top graduates of American law schools. He also earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from the University of Southern Mississippi. He holds the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, the highest peer-review benchmark for legal ability and ethics.
Richard began his career at Martzell & Bickford in New Orleans (1996–2001) before returning home to the Pine Belt, where he also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Southern Mississippi from 2003 to 2005. His practice includes both plaintiff and defense work in every civil litigation jurisdiction in Mississippi — Chancery, Circuit, County Court, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of Mississippi.
Richard Filce handles estate planning, probate administration, wealth protection, and civil litigation including property disputes, contract disputes, and fiduciary matters.
Yes. Richard prepares customized wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, asset protection strategies, and advanced healthcare directives.
Richard serves Forrest County, Lamar County, and the broader South Mississippi Pine Belt area, with extensive experience in Mississippi Chancery Court probate and estate administration.
Yes. Richard handles contested wills and estates, including will interpretation, challenges to invalid wills, undue influence, and lack of capacity, in Mississippi Chancery Courts and on appeal.
Yes. Richard assists with formation of LLCs, PLLCs, and corporations, contract drafting and review, and disputes among business partners or members.
One of seven attorneys practicing together at Lowrey, Fortner, & Miri P.A. — a Hattiesburg firm that has stood with Pine Belt families and businesses since 1980.
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