Dennie Mayhone,
Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC
Suite D
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Dennie Mayhone assists families integrate the legal, financial, and personal care needs of seniors and those with disabilities, and their families.
Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC
Dennie Mayhone assists families integrate the legal, financial, and personal care needs of seniors and those with disabilities, and their families.
Sunshine Legacy Law, PLLC
Great minds have concluded that you ultimately find meaning in life when you realize that your life is not about you. That is to say when you help others you are really helping yourself find meaning.
Jan Neal Law Firm, LLC
Jan Neal is the owner of Jan Neal Law Firm, LLC, located in Opelika, Alabama. Her firm contracts with four of Alabama’s local governments to provide legal assistance to senior citizens pursuant to the Older Americans Act and one local government to provide health insurance co... (read more)
Kyle Wynn & Associates, PLLC
R. Kelly Kyle, a partner of Kyle Wynn & Associates, PLLC graduated from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University’s College of Administration and Business. He then attended Mississippi College School of Law, recei... (read more)
Think Different Legal Group
Background: Mr. Patrick C. Smith, Jr. earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Emory University School of Law, where he was an Atlanta Law School Fellowship recipient.
Dennie Mayhone assists families integrate the legal, financial, and personal care needs of seniors and those with disabilities, and their families. He is licensed to practice law in the state of Mississippi and has been accredited by the Veterans Administration to assist veterans and their spouses with VA benefit...
Great minds have concluded that you ultimately find meaning in life when you realize that your life is not about you. That is to say when you help others you are really helping yourself find meaning. I was blessed that this perspective was lovingly instilled in my heart by my parents and church since my youth. This pri...
Jan Neal is the owner of Jan Neal Law Firm, LLC, located in Opelika, Alabama. Her firm contracts with four of Alabama’s local governments to provide legal assistance to senior citizens pursuant to the Older Americans Act and one local government to provide health insurance counseling to seniors and disabled...
R. Kelly Kyle, a partner of Kyle Wynn & Associates, PLLC graduated from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University’s College of Administration and Business. He then attended Mississippi College School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctor degree...
Background: Mr. Patrick C. Smith, Jr. earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Emory University School of Law, where he was an Atlanta Law School Fellowship recipient. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Air Force Academy, and also a Master's degree in Public Policy and Administration...
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