About Meggs Family Law Group
A Different Kind of Law Firm for Today's Families
Our Story & Mission
Our Story: Born from Personal Experience
Our Mission:
To empower families through comprehensive legal planning that adapts to life’s changes, protects what matters most, and creates lasting security for generations to come.
Our Vision:
A community where every family—regardless of structure, background, or financial circumstances—has access to integrated legal services that protect their present and secure their future.
Our Values:
- Family-Centered Approach: Every decision we make prioritizes your family’s wellbeing and long-term security
- Inclusive Excellence: We welcome and celebrate all family structures with equal respect and protection
- Integrated Solutions: We coordinate all your legal needs to work together harmoniously
- Accessible Justice: Quality legal representation should be available to every family
- Advocacy: We understand that legal matters are deeply personal and emotional
- Community Commitment: We’re invested in the success and security of our local communities
Why We Do This Work:
Legal matters are rarely just about law—they’re about people, relationships, and futures. Whether you’re celebrating the joy of adoption, navigating the challenges of divorce, or planning for your family’s security, we’re here to ensure the legal aspects support your family’s goals and values.
Our Unique Integrated Approach
The Meggs Difference: Truly Integrated Legal Services
How Our Integration Works:
During Divorce:
- We handle your divorce proceedings while simultaneously updating your estate planning documents
- Ensure your ex-spouse is removed from wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations
- Protect your children’s inheritance during property division
- Coordinate spousal support with estate planning strategies
- Plan for your post-divorce financial security
During Adoption:
- Complete the adoption process while immediately integrating your new child into estate plans
- Update wills, trusts, and guardian designations
- Ensure equal inheritance planning for all children
- Create educational funding strategies
- Establish comprehensive family protection
During Estate Planning:
- Consider potential family law changes that might affect your plan
- Create flexible documents that adapt to life changes
- Coordinate with existing custody arrangements
- Plan for blended family dynamics
- Address special circumstances and family structures
The Result:
- No gaps between your family law and estate planning documents
- Significant cost savings by avoiding duplicate work
- Peace of mind knowing everything works together
- One trusted advisor who knows your complete family story
- Efficient updates when life circumstances change
Our Commitment To Inclusion
Celebrating All Families: Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our Inclusive Practice:
- LGBTQ+ Family Expertise: We understand the unique legal challenges and planning needs of LGBTQ+ families
- Blended Family Specialists: We excel at coordinating complex family structures with multiple parents and children
- Cultural Sensitivity: We respect and honor diverse cultural and religious traditions in our legal planning
- Economic Accessibility: Our sliding scale fees and payment plans ensure quality representation for all income levels
- Language Access: We work with interpreters and translators to serve non-English speaking families
- Disability Accommodation: Our office and services are fully accessible to clients with disabilities
Creating Safe Spaces:
Our office is designed to be a welcoming, judgment-free environment where every family feels comfortable sharing their story and planning for their future. We believe that when families feel safe and respected, they make better legal decisions.
Community Involvement:
- LGBTQ+ advocacy and support organizations
- Adoption and foster care support groups
- Senior services and elder care organizations
- Domestic violence prevention and support
- Financial literacy and family planning education
- Pro bono services for qualifying families
Our Service Areas
Serving Mississippi and Western Alabama
Mississippi Counties We Serve:
- Lowndes County (Columbus – our home base)
- Oktibbeha County (Starkville, Mississippi State University area)
- Clay County (West Point, Prairie)
- Winston County (Louisville, Noxapater)
- Noxubee County (Macon, Brooksville)
- Monroe County (Aberdeen, Amory)
- Chickasaw County (Houston, Okolona)
Western Alabama Counties We Serve:
- Tuscaloosa County (Tuscaloosa, Northport)
- Pickens County (Carrollton, Reform)
- Lamar County (Vernon, Sulligent)
- Sumter County (Livingston, York)
Why Geographic Proximity Matters:
- We understand local court procedures and preferences
- We’re familiar with regional family dynamics and values
- We can appear in local courts without additional travel costs
- We’re part of the communities we serve
- We build long-term relationships with local families
Dual-State Licensing Benefits:
Attorney Lisa Meggs’ licensing in both Mississippi and Alabama means seamless representation for families with connections to both states, including:
- Interstate custody and support matters
- Multi-state estate planning coordination
- Cross-border adoption proceedings
- Business interests in both states
- Retirement and relocation planning
Our Community Involvement
Giving Back to Our Communities
Professional Involvement:
- Mississippi State Bar Association
- Alabama State Bar Association
- Lowndes County Bar Association
- Family Law Section participation
- Estate Planning Council membership
- Continuing legal education speaker
Community Organizations:
- United Way of Lowndes County
- Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce
- LGBTQ+ advocacy and support organizations
- Adoption and foster care support groups
- Senior services and aging organizations
- Domestic violence prevention programs
Educational Outreach:
- Free estate planning seminars for seniors
- Divorce support group presentations
- Adoption information sessions
- LGBTQ+ family planning workshops
- Financial planning coordination programs
- High school and college career presentations
Pro Bono Services:
- Domestic violence survivor legal assistance
- Low-income family estate planning
- Adoption services for qualifying families
- Senior citizen legal clinics
- LGBTQ+ family protection planning
- Military family legal services
Why Community Matters:
Strong communities create strong families. By investing in our communities through service, education, and advocacy, we help create an environment where all families can thrive and plan for secure futures.
Meeting Options:
- In-Person Consultations: Traditional face-to-face meetings in our Columbus office
- Video Consultations: Secure, encrypted video calls for distant clients
- Phone Consultations: Convenient phone meetings for follow-ups and updates
- Home/Hospital Visits: Available for clients who cannot travel to our office
- Evening/Weekend Appointments: Flexible scheduling for working families
Office Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Evening Appointments: Available by request
- Weekend Consultations: Available for urgent matters
- Emergency Services: 24/7 availability for true emergencies
Location & Contact:
Meggs Law
Phone: (662) 848-2248
Email: dylan@meggsfamilylawgroup.com
Serving the Golden Triangle and beyond with excellence, compassion, and integration.
Our Commitment To Excellence
Continuous Improvement and Professional Development
Professional Development:
- Regular continuing legal education in family law and estate planning
- Advanced training in Medicaid planning and elder law
- LGBTQ+ legal issues specialization
- Technology integration for better client service
- Collaborative law and mediation training
- Business succession planning expertise
Quality Assurance:
- Regular case review and improvement processes
- Client feedback integration and response
- Technology updates for efficiency and security
- Document review and quality control
- Professional consultation and peer review
- Continuing education in best practices
Innovation in Legal Services:
- Integrated practice area coordination
- Technology-enhanced client communication
- Flexible payment and service options
- Community education and outreach
- Preventive legal planning approaches
- Holistic family protection strategies
Our Promise to You:
We promise to continue evolving and improving our services to better serve families like yours. Your feedback, needs, and changing circumstances drive our commitment to excellence and innovation in legal services.