Tim Crawley recently secured summary judgment in favor of a retail business client in a premises liability lawsuit where the Plaintiff alleged “inadequate security” failed to prevent a third-party criminal assault. The Plaintiff claimed the business failed to provide adequate security and was therefore responsible for the injuries he sustained after an alleged altercation with another individual escalated into a shooting. In essence, the Plaintiff argued that the business la

Sharkey Burke grew up in Clarksdale, Mississippi, before moving to Jackson to attend Millsaps College. He began practicing law in 1996 after graduating from Mississippi College School of Law. He represents business owners, insurance companies, and employers of all sizes in workers’ compensation and insurance defense litigation. Sharkey’s work is anchored in his personal motivation: “to do my best to represent my client and glorify God.” In a profession filled with constant di

Navigating Mississippi’s workers’ compensation system can be complex—even for experienced claims professionals and employers. To make it easier, our Workers’ Compensation team has created an updated reference guide: the 2026 Quick Tips to Mississippi Workers' Compensation. This practical resource is designed to give you fast answers to common questions without having to sort through statutes, regulations, or case law. Whether you manage workers’ comp claims daily or only hand