https://lowenthalabrams.com/workers-compensation/ and its predecessors have been elected to and accepted appointments on both the state and federal bench. Honorable Trent Lott, Majority Leader of the U. S. Senate, began his law practice as an associate with the firm’s predecessor, Bryan, Gordon, Nelson and Allen in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
The talents of many members of the firm have been recognized by their peers. Harry Allen has been listed in the publication “Best Lawyers in America” in the field of personal injury litigation, including products liability and medical malpractice. Tom Vaughn has served on the State Board of Bar Commissioners and as a member of the Board of the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association. David Cobb and Billy Hood have served as president of the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association. Billy Hood was selected as a member of the Outstanding Young Lawyers in American in 1981 and Who’s Who in the American Legal Profession in 1985.
Members of the firm are very active in public service. Harry Allen has served as Harrison County Commissioner for the Region XIII Commission on Mental Health and Mental Retardation for over twenty years. He organized the Police Ministry Foundation for the benefit of the Chaplaincy Program of the New Orleans Police Department. Mr. Allen has also served pro bono as Assistant Attorney General assigned to the Harrison County District Attorney’s Office. David Cobb has been Chairman of the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA for many years and has served on numerous committees of the Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. Billy Hood has served as Board President of Westminster Academy in addition to serving on the board of Directors of the Great Southern Club, Gulfport Yacht Club, United Methodist Senior Services, Inc. and the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association. Mr. Hood has actively coached youth baseball and football in Gulfport. Other members of the firm have served as adjunct instructors at local colleges and contribute articles for legal and business publications.