About Kaytie
Kaytie M. Pickett: Experienced Commercial Litigator in Jackson, Mississippi
As a partner in the Litigation Practice Group at Jones Walker LLP, Kaytie M. Pickett specializes in complex commercial litigation and arbitration for clients across various industries including financial services, insurance, manufacturing, and construction.
Practice Areas
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Awarded: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2019
Kaytie has an extensive track record of successfully removing cases to federal court, transferring venue, and having cases dismissed based on complex jurisdictional grounds. She also excels at compelling arbitration for clients involved in disputes such as breach of contract, fraud, trade secret, bid protest, shareholder disputes, and consumer protection law.
Practice Areas
- Breach of Contract
- Fraud
- Trade Secret Litigation
- Bid Protest Disputes
- Shareholder Disputes
In addition to her litigation work, Kaytie works closely with the firm’s bankruptcy lawyers in representing financial services clients in adversary proceedings. She has successfully compelled arbitration in these cases and has defended numerous orders on appeal.
Educational Background
- Education: B.S., Mississippi College; J.D., Tulane University, Class of 2015
- Bar Admissions: Mississippi State Bar Association
Kaytie’s legal journey began when she served as a law clerk to the Honorable Rhesa H. Barksdale of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. She has since continued her practice, developing significant appellate work before the Mississippi Court of Appeals, Mississippi Supreme Court, and Courts of Appeal for the Second and Fifth circuits.
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Awards & Recognitions
- Recognized: Appellate Practice
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
