Jay Jernigan

Jay Jernigan is a seasoned legal professional with a career spanning over four decades, currently serving as an Official Member at Lawyers of Distinction since October 2018. As President of an established law practice since 1979, Jay Jernigan specializes in personal injury, workers' compensation, domestic issues, divorce, criminal law, DUI, and other misdemeanors. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration and Juris Doctor in Accounting from the University of Mississippi, earned between 1972 and 1979, as well as a High School Diploma from Hattiesburg High School.