Michael J. Bentley

Michael J. Bentley

Appellate Practice Commercial Litigation Litigation - Construction +1 more
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2017

About Michael

Michael Bentley is a partner in the Jackson, Mississippi office, where he concentrates his practice on appellate and commercial litigation. In addition to his responsibilities at the firm, Michael was elected Chair of the Mississippi Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Section (2013-2014) and currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Bar Association of the Federal Fifth Circuit. Prior to joining the firm, Michael clerked for Judge Leslie H. Southwick at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Michael Bentley is a partner in the Jackson, Mississippi office, where he concentrates his practice on appellate and commercial litigation. In addition to his responsibilities at the firm, Michael was elected Chair of the Mississippi Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Section (2013-2014) and currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Bar Association of the Federal Fifth Circuit. Prior to joining the firm, Michael clerked for Judge Leslie H. Southwick at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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4.4 / 5

32 Reviews

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Joanne Wiegand

Jan 30, 2026

Reliable lawyer you can count on - Michael J. Bentley provided excellent service throughout

I appreciate how Michael J. Bentley handled my case. No fluff, just straight to the point and very effective representation for my Appellate Practice law matter. They are obviously very experienced an...

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Erica Nolan

Jan 30, 2026

Absolutely Great! I couldn't be happier with the service from Michael J. Bentley

Michael J. Bentley is fantastic and very professional. Don't hesitate to hire them if you're in Mississippi and need help. They really know their stuff and will go the extra mile to make sure you're t...

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Hilda Streich

Jan 30, 2026

Really helpful and compassionate service from everyone at Michael J. Bentley's firm

Michael J. Bentley has been doing this since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017, and it definitely shows in their work. They're pros through and through and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my leg...

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Javier Koss

Jan 30, 2026

Top notch experts in Jackson - Michael J. Bentley is by far the best lawyer I've ever had

If you need a Appellate Practice law lawyer, Michael J. Bentley is the one to call. Great job and very responsive team. They kept me in the loop and always had time to explain the details of my case....

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Edna Friesen

Jan 30, 2026

A huge weight off my shoulders thanks to the amazing work of Michael J. Bentley

Just wanted to say a huge thanks to Michael J. Bentley and the staff. They really went above and beyond for me and my family during a very difficult legal battle. We couldn't have done it without thei...