The Brunini Difference

Law firms of comparable size often appear indistinguishable to prospective clients searching for a firm to retain as well as to law students trying to plan their careers. Firm resumés and web sites even look the same. There are many fine firms in Mississippi, and many excellent lawyers. The Brunini firm not only has excellent lawyers, it also has other attributes that have made it the firm of choice for both sophisticated corporate clients and outstanding young lawyers beginning their careers.

First, the Brunini firm is an excellent place to work. The firm is well known for its friendly working atmosphere and the cordial relationships its attorneys have with each other. These traits promote cooperative efforts to solve clients' legal problems and enhance the quality of services the firm provides. The pleasant working environment also permits the firm to attract and retain very talented lawyers and a support staff that is second to none.

Second, the Brunini firm prides itself on its ability to provide excellent legal services in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The firm is sensitive to concerns about the high cost of legal services and employs a number of practices to ensure that its clients receive not only excellent service, but excellent value as well. The firm is committed to a practice of assigning the right lawyer to every matter, the lawyer best able to handle the matter based on his or her background and experience. Continuity is also important to value. The same lawyer works on a matter from beginning to end. Additionally, the firm is careful to avoid overstaffing. Additional lawyers or paralegals work on a matter only if they are truly needed. And finally, the firm uses innovative approaches and alternative dispute resolution to try to bring disputes to a prompt, inexpensive resolution. The firm recognizes that a costly, scorched-earth approach to every dispute is not in the best interest of its clients. As a result of these practices, the Brunini firm has avoided the complaints about excessive fees that are often levied at other firms.

Third, the Brunini firm has been at the forefront in the recruitment of minority attorneys. Several years ago prominent African-American Circuit Judge Robert Gibbs announced plans to leave the bench and enter private practice. He was recruited heavily by virtually all of the state's major firms, but in the end he chose Brunini. According to Judge Gibbs, "From my time on the bench, I knew the Brunini firm had an excellent practice and an excellent reputation. Before making a decision, however, I did my homework. I talked to the lawyers in the Brunini firm and to other lawyers about the Brunini firm. From everything I learned, I became convinced that this was where I wanted to spend my career. I have not been disappointed."

Fourth, the Brunini firm maintains a longstanding commitment to community and professional involvement. Throughout its history the firm's attorneys have held key positions of responsibility in civic and professional organizations.

The firm's commitment to civic affairs not only gives its lawyers an opportunity to contribute to their community and profession, it also has significant benefits for the firm's clients. As a result of their civic involvement, the firm's attorneys maintain close ties to key leaders in business and government.

Fifth, the firm maintains an unswerving devotion to the highest standards of honesty and professionalism. The lawyers of the Brunini firm believe in uncompromising integrity; their word is their bond. As a result of its commitment to both excellence and integrity, the firm has an outstanding reputation among the judges and agencies before whom its lawyers practice and among lawyers in other firms with whom the firm works.

Finally, the Brunini firm is intensely loyal to its clients and their interests. And this loyalty has been repaid in kind. Many of the major corporations the firm represents have been satisfied clients of the firm for decades. The Brunini firm is very proud of these enduring relationships.