No one should have to navigate the legal system alone. The law is complex and often too Byzantine for the average person to make their way through effectively. Small-town living is a treat, but when you need a Marion County general practice law firm, you want the kind of service that you find in big-city firms. Berry Law Firm aims to bring this level of professionalism and experience to Columbia, Mississippi.
As a seasoned general practice attorney in Columbia, MS, Leigh Berry has been working in law since 1987, and she’s made it her mission to serve the counties of Marion, Forrest, Lamar, and Walthall, along with the other surrounding areas in the state. Ms. Berry is ready to provide the services that you need. Our legal practice areas include:
Many people try to handle things on their own when they begin estate planning. While it may sound like a good idea in the short term, it could cause a lot of issues for your family later. Improper estate planning can land your loved ones in probate court, fighting to keep what you intended to give them. At Berry Law Firm, we can help residents in and around Columbia avoid this stressful process or guide you through it if you find yourself in a probate battle.
Ms. Berry has experience handling estate planning, and she can work to draft the appropriate documents to create an estate plan. We can create trusts and wills and help you designate guardianship or conservatorships as you need. We have experience with these documents and can work to craft them to avoid lengthy probate court proceedings.
Finally, Ms. Berry assists with real estate law. We all have dreams of owning property and building a beautiful house on it, but without the proper legal footing, those dreams can descend into a legal nightmare. That’s where Berry Law Firm comes in. We can work together to handle all your real estate issues and represent you in litigation if necessary.
If you already own property, we can still help you. We can provide advice on how refinancing will affect you or assist you in closing a deal to sell your property. We can make sure that everything complies with Mississippi law and help you get any real estate issue settled with minimal hassle.
The people of Columbia and the surrounding areas deserve to have big-city service from a small-town law firm. At Berry Law Firm, we intend to provide that service and help our clients get the legal representation they deserve. Contact us today.
Family law is often very tense, full of bitterness and hurt feelings. We handle all sorts of issues related to family law, which you may also know as Chancery work. We provide objectivity and won’t have all the emotions tied up in the case that you do. This allows us to provide you, the client, with unbiased legal counsel.
Our team can assist with filing a divorce, negotiating custody and child support, adoption, or just about any other issue you have that may end up in family court. We can approach your case with empathy and help you get what you deserve when negotiating a divorce settlement.





Leigh Kennington Berry is a distinguished attorney and a prominent leader in the legal community, with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. Throughout her career, Leigh has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to excellence, integrity, and service, earning the respect of her peers and clients alike.
As an active member of the Marion County Bar Association, the Mississippi Bar Association,and the American Bar Association, Leigh remains deeply engaged in the legal profession. Her involvement in these esteemed organizations reflects her dedication to staying abreast of the latest legal developments and advocating for the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. Additionally, Leigh is honored to serve as a Fellow of the Mississippi Bar Foundation, recognizing her exemplary contributions to the legal profession and her community. As a former board member, Leigh played a vital role in advancing the foundation’s mission and supporting its initiatives.
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