Dorsey Carson, Jr.

Dorsey is a highly experienced construction lawyer whose practice also encompasses commercial litigation, government contracts, economic development, intellectual property, and other complex business matters. Construction law has been his primary practice area since 1999, and he represents clients in both contracting and disputes involving major public and private construction projects.

His construction experience spans highways, public schools, manufacturing facilities, laboratories, power and water plants, military facilities, distribution centers, mass transit systems, industrial projects, commercial buildings, shopping centers, condominiums, subdivisions, and casinos. Dorsey serves as lead counsel in contracting matters and public bid and award protests, as well as litigation involving payment and performance disputes, changes and differing site conditions, lost productivity, out-of-sequence work, delays, work suspensions, contract terminations, architect and engineer liability, and insurance issues.

Beyond construction, Dorsey handles a broad range of commercial and government-related matters involving economic development, banking and consumer finance, partnership and corporate disputes, international trade, open records, intellectual property, and government affairs. As a Special Assistant Attorney General, he successfully recovered $7.5 million for the State of Mississippi and served as outside corporate counsel to the State on a $200 million economic development project.

Dorsey began focusing on construction law at Smith Currie & Hancock in Atlanta and has since held senior positions at several prominent firms. Before establishing his own firm, he served as managing partner of Burr Forman’s Mississippi office. Earlier in his career, he opened the Jackson office of Krebs Farley & Pelleteri and practiced with Mockbee Hall & Drake and Butler Snow. His decision to establish a smaller practice reflects his emphasis on flexibility, creative problem-solving, and developing practical strategies tailored to clients and their businesses.

Dorsey has been recognized by Chambers USA as a leading lawyer in Construction Litigation and has been included in The Best Lawyers in America for Construction Law since 2013 and Mid-South Super Lawyers since 2011. He is active in construction industry and professional organizations, including the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law, Associated Builders & Contractors, Associated General Contractors, and American Subcontractors Association. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia and his Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from Mississippi State University.