Business Details
Experienced Legal Representation in Florence, MS
Lingold & Spencer is a dedicated law firm rooted in the Florence, Mississippi community, offering comprehensive legal representation in personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. With over 73 years of combined experience, our attorneys bring a unique perspective shaped by prior roles as prosecutors and insurance industry professionals. We prioritize personalized service, ensuring clients receive tailored guidance and aggressive advocacy in every case. Our deep understanding of Mississippi law and local courts allows us to navigate complex legal challenges effectively.We are committed to protecting clients' rights while fostering trust through transparent communication and ethical practice. Our team's extensive trial experience and negotiation skills consistently deliver favorable outcomes, whether resolving disputes through settlement or litigating in court. As active community members, we integrate local knowledge with professional excellence to serve individuals and families during critical life events.
Services
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Adoption
Wrongful Death
DUI Charges
Estate Law
Highlights and features
- We offer 73+ years of combined legal experience in Mississippi courts
- Our attorneys have insider knowledge from prior prosecutorial roles
- We provide personalized service with direct attorney communication
- Proven success in complex personal injury and family law cases
- Deep community roots with understanding of local legal dynamics
What people say
Highly recommend
Phenomenal group
Resolved my issue
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Compassionate guidance
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury attorneys represent clients in accident cases involving vehicle collisions, slip-and-falls, and medical malpractice. We secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain through skilled negotiations with insurers. With prior experience representing insurance companies, we leverage insider knowledge to maximize client recoveries while handling all filing deadlines and legal procedures.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing DUI, drug charges, and felony accusations using prosecutorial experience to challenge evidence and reduce penalties. Our team navigates Mississippi's justice system to protect rights during investigations and trials. Former prosecutor insights help anticipate opposing strategies while maintaining client confidentiality throughout legal proceedings.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce, child custody, and adoption cases with compassionate advocacy during emotional transitions. We negotiate fair property divisions, establish custody arrangements, and guide adoptions while prioritizing children's best interests. Legal strategies balance courtroom readiness with mediation to achieve cost-effective resolutions.
Divorce
We manage contested and uncontested divorces involving complex asset division, alimony, and child support determinations. Attorneys explain Mississippi's equitable distribution laws while protecting clients' financial futures. Our approach minimizes conflict through mediation but remains prepared for trial advocacy when necessary to secure favorable settlement terms.
Child Custody
Our child custody attorneys create parenting plans addressing physical custody, visitation rights, and decision-making authority. We advocate for arrangements that maintain children's stability while protecting parental rights. Legal strategies consider Mississippi's Albright factors to demonstrate clients' caregiving capabilities during court proceedings.
People
Robert F. Lingold, Jr.
Attorney
Leads criminal defense and personal injury practice with 25+ years experience. Former prosecutor and insurance attorney brings strategic insight to complex cases. Active in community leadership and youth sports coaching.
Amanda Lingold Spencer
Attorney
Focuses on family law with emphasis on child custody and adoption cases. Combines compassionate client service with aggressive courtroom advocacy. Recognized for negotiating complex divorce settlements while prioritizing children's interests.
Cameron Benton
Attorney
Handles personal injury claims and criminal defense cases with emphasis on client communication. Known for thorough case preparation and explaining legal processes in accessible terms during consultations and court proceedings.
David Ringer
Attorney
Contributes expertise in estate law and probate matters alongside personal injury representation. Applies attention to detail in documenting claims and navigating Mississippi's specific legal requirements for wills and trusts.
Questions
How do I file for divorce in Mississippi?
Our attorneys guide clients through Mississippi's 60-day waiting period and residency requirements while negotiating property division and custody arrangements tailored to individual circumstances.
What factors determine child custody decisions?
Mississippi courts consider children's best interests using Albright factors including parental stability, child preferences, and caregiving history, which our lawyers effectively present during proceedings.
How is child support calculated in Mississippi?
Support calculations use 14-26% income guidelines based on child count, with modifications available for special needs or changing financial circumstances through court petitions.
What constitutes a personal injury claim?
Claims require proving negligence caused injuries through evidence like medical records, accident reports, and witness testimony to recover medical costs and lost wages.
How can DUI charges be defended?
Our defense strategies challenge evidence admissibility, question field sobriety testing validity, and negotiate reduced charges using prosecutorial experience to protect driving privileges.
What adoption processes do you handle?
We guide clients through Mississippi's 90-day residency requirements and home study processes for stepparent, relative, and foster care adoptions with court filing assistance.
