Hattiesburg, MS Lawyers

Probate Law

301 W. Pine Street, Suite 100, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Al Shiyou, founder and principal of Shiyou Law Firm, is also a native of Pinola, Mississippi. He received his A.A. degree from Copiah Lincoln Junior College, his B.S. from the University of Southern Mississippi, and his Juris Doctorate from Mississippi College School of Law. While attending law school, Al served as a probation officer in Hinds County, as an agent for the Mississippi Alcohol Beverage Control, and he also worked with Nationwide Insurance Company as an agent. After his graduation, he was the manager of the Trust Department for Trustmark National Bank in Hattiesburg for five years before opening his own law firm. Since 1987, Al has been engaged in the general practice of law in Hattiesburg and Shiyou Law Firm. Al is a member of the Mississippi State Bar and is admitted in all State and Federal courts in Mississippi, the U. S. Supreme Court, and the U. S. Tax Court. He has also successfully presented a number of cases to our Court of Appeals and to the Mississippi Supreme Court.

Family and Divorce Law

224 2nd Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, USA

Personal Injury Law

140 Mayfair Rd suite 1500, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, USA

Area of Practice: Termite Litigation Manion Anderson is a partner at McHard Anderson, PLLC, where he concentrates his practice on complex civil litigation with a special focus on termite damage cases, catastrophic personal injury, property damage, insurance disputes, and high-stakes business and commercial litigation. He is recognized as one of the only attorneys in Mississippi known to have secured two seven-figure verdicts in termite damage trials, a rare distinction that highlights his exceptional expertise in this niche but critically important area of law. Beyond the courtroom, Manion has negotiated numerous seven-figure pre-trial settlements involving termite claims as well as multiple personal injury pre-trial settlements exceeding $1 million. His trial successes include a personal injury verdict surpassing $4 million and securing the highest known jury verdict against Allstate Insurance in Mississippi in the past decade, which exceeded $1.7 million. Additionally, Manion has a strong record of numerous defense jury verdicts in complex civil defense litigation. Manion is also honored to have received several professional awards recognizing his legal excellence, including placement among the Top 10 Trial Lawyers in Mississippi and recognition by peer-reviewed legal organizations for his skill and integrity. A proud graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi, Manion earned his Bachelor of Science in Physics in just four years while actively participating in campus life. He held leadership roles in Kappa Sigma Fraternity, the Inter-Fraternity Council, and the Society of Physics Students. His commitment to Southern Miss continues to this day through his service on the USM Athletic Foundation Board, membership in the Alumni Association and the Circle of Champions, active alumna participation with Kappa Sigma, and enthusiastic support of Golden Eagle athletics. Manion is also a member of the Area Developmental Partnership, Pine Belt Young Professionals, and the Young Lawyers Division of the Mississippi Bar. Manion received his law degree from Louisiana State University, with a visiting year at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where he gained practical experience clerking for several firms across the South and Midwest. Outside the courtroom, Manion is deeply invested in his community and church. He and his wife, Sarah, are long-time members of Heritage Church in Hattiesburg, where Manion has served in many capacities—including as legal counsel, finance committee member, and currently as a church council member. He is also an involved father of three and a passionate supporter of youth sports and the arts. Their daughter Abby dances with Dance South, plays volleyball with Infinity Volleyball Club, and is a member of the Oak Grove Middle School volleyball team. Jack plays soccer with HFC, and Lilly cheers with ACE Cheerleading. In his free time, Manion enjoys fishing, hiking, traveling, and catching a game—especially if it involves the Golden Eagles. Whether in the courtroom, in the community, or on the sidelines, Manion brings the same energy, focus, and commitment that has defined his career and family life.

Personal Injury Law

140 Mayfair Rd suite 1500, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, USA

With over 45 years of experience, Sam McHard is widely recognized as one of Mississippi’s leading attorneys. Sam and his business partner, Manion Anderson, are the only attorneys in Mississippi known to have obtained two seven-figure verdicts in termite trials—a rare distinction that underscores his deep expertise and relentless advocacy in this specialized area. Outside of trials, Sam has secured numerous seven-figure pre-trial settlements in termite and property damage claims, as well as personal injury verdicts exceeding $4 million and multiple pre-trial settlements above $1 million. Sam’s broad litigation practice spans catastrophic personal injury, bad faith insurance claims, construction defect litigation, business and commercial disputes, trust and estate litigation, banking litigation, and partnership disagreements. He also has an impressive track record of securing numerous defense jury verdicts in complex civil defense matters, including the highest known jury verdict against Allstate Insurance in Mississippi over the past decade, exceeding $1.7 million. Sam’s legal career began in Illinois in 1976 and includes admission to practice before multiple courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court and federal appellate courts in Illinois, Mississippi, Iowa, Texas, and more. Since relocating to Mississippi in 2001, he has been a key figure in the growth of McHard Anderson and is a sought-after mediator, helping parties resolve disputes efficiently and fairly. Outside the courtroom, Sam leads an active and fulfilling life. He is passionate about fitness, horses, dogs, chickens, farming, lakes, fishing, hunting, and trucks—embracing the outdoors and rural lifestyle that grounds him. He owns and operates a working farm and a wedding and event venue, both of which reflect his deep ties to community and family. A proud father of three, Sam balances a demanding legal career with a commitment to family and local life. Whether advocating for clients, mediating complex disputes, or enjoying time on his farm, Sam brings decades of wisdom, determination, and care to all that he does.